Principal Physicist – MR-Linac Planning with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
This position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. The Certificate of Sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and candidates must meet all UK immigration requirements.
Job Details
Company: HCA Healthcare UK
Location: The Harley Street Clinic, London (and across the hospital group)
Job Title: Principal Physicist – MR-Linac Planning
Employment Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Reference Number: E0115-26-0025
Language: English
About This Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join HCA Healthcare’s new MR-Linac service as the Principal Physicist (MR-Linac Planning). An Elekta Unity MR-Linac has been installed and is due to go live in Q2 2026. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of medical physics innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to develop and oversee the online adaptive treatment planning process.
Key Responsibilities
The Principal Physicist (MR-Linac Planning) is the Medical Physics Expert responsible for developing and overseeing the online adaptive treatment planning process on the Elekta Unity MR-Linac. You will work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to provide cutting-edge adaptive radiotherapy treatments.
Duties Include
Management of all technical aspects of medical physics and planning activities as they pertain to the MR Linac. You will be responsible for the core planning activities within the MRL team and implement service developments across the MR Linac. The role also involves supporting appropriate courses of action in highly complex situations that may impact service delivery, as well as providing effective clinical leadership for staff working in the MRL service.
About HCA UK
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. As part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritize both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Benefits Package
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. As a Principal Physicist, you’ll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays)
- Private Healthcare Insurance
- Private pension contribution
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount
- Comprehensive range of flexible health benefits
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Person Specification – Qualifications
Essential:
- HCPC registration
- Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline
Desirable: Not specified
Person Specification – Experience
Essential:
- Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as defined in IR(ME)R 2017
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics
- Advanced knowledge and experience of stereotactic planning and associated requirements
Desirable:
- Experience of MR Linac technology
- Line management experience
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website
For international candidates requiring sponsorship:
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa
- Prepare required documentation including proof of qualifications and experience
- Include a cover letter explaining your interest in this specific role
- Complete the online application form on the NHS Jobs website
- Contact Gregory Smyth with any questions about the sponsorship process
Contact Information
For questions about the job:
Name: Gregory Smyth
Title: Head of Radiotherapy Physics
Email: gregory.smyth@hcahealthcare.co.uk
Phone: Not provided
Employer Information
Employer Name: HCA Healthcare UK
Address: The Harley Street Clinic, 35 Weymouth Street, London, W1G 8BJ
Website: https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/
Privacy Notice
Please review HCA Healthcare UK’s privacy notice for information on how your data will be handled: HCA Healthcare UK’s privacy notice
Additional Information
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art medical equipment and be part of a team dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care. This role offers excellent professional development opportunities within one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers.