Job summary
The role of the research therapeutic radiographer is to assist in the management and co-ordination of research projects involving patients, families and carers at Somerset Foundation NHS Trust. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the South West Peninsula Clinical Research Network. The role will involve facilitating the aims of the NIHR at a local level by ensuring that the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.
You will work as an integral part of the Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will recruit patients and their families to research, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.
You will ensure that all elements of clinical trial work is carried out in accordance with UK and EU legal requirements, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients are protected
Main duties of the job
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced enthusiastic and motivated registered therapeutic radiographer who takes pride in delivering high quality patient care within the cancer research team
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic registered therapeutic radiographer who could bring their leadership organisation skills and experience to our team. Experience of working in acute settings would be an advantage. We would provide an extensive induction, robust training and on-going support.
The post holder will support an established team of research nurses working within the cancer research portfolio. You will need excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. You will be expected to work in an autonomous, proactive and organised manner to deliver clinical research and produce robust quality data, within deadlines and to achieve NIHR targets. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.
We will consider candidates who meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as well as the characteristics of the Trust's values. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic therapeutic radiographer with an interest in research, we would encourage you to apply for this position.
Telephone enquiries are very welcome.
About us
Clinical Research Department provides research governance, management, delivery support, and advice across the whole Trust in all matters that relate to research and development. The current workforce is structured into two main teams with distinct functions Research governance and Research Delivery however the teams work closely together as one department.
Our department Vision is: To support ground-breaking research, working with our partners to improve the health of our communities.
Our department mission is: To embed a culture of research excellence throughout the Trust where all colleagues feel they can contribute to the delivery of research, and support the development of our own highly skilled research specialists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of Key Tasks:
- Co-ordinate and be responsible for the workload of radiotherapy clinical trials.
- Work with the Principal Research Radiographer in the set-up of radiotherapy clinical trials.
- Collect data for clinical trials including accurate completion of Case Report Forms (CRF) and electronic CRFs (eCRF).
- Ensure that all designated clinical trials are run in accordance with Research Governance requirements.
- Assist the oncologists in the evaluation of patient eligibility for clinical trials entry and co-ordinate pre-study tests, obtain results and arrange appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.
- Assist the oncologists in obtaining informed consent for trials, ensuring that consent protocols are adhered to.
- Provide written and verbal information to patients and their families about radiotherapy clinical trials, together with detailed information regarding the objectives, scientific rationale, data protection arrangements, treatment, investigations, side effects and follow up for a portfolio of clinical trials
- Participate in the research governance and monitoring of all radiotherapy and chemo-radiotherapy trials
- Maintain records of research being carried out in the department in line with Trust, Network and trial organisers procedures.
- Ensure that all approvals and requirements of research governance and the Data Protection Act are complied with and that all staff undertaking research are aware of their responsibilities under the regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development, updated as required by continuing professional development and clinical governance.
- Act as a primary contact point for patients in designated clinical trials so that guidance, support, verbal and written instructions are provided to trial patients and their carers answering any questions they may have.
- Provide guidance, support and instruction to the radiotherapy team to ensure compliance with trial protocols.
- Attend multi-disciplinary radiotherapy and trial meetings as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain links with other research staff across the network to share knowledge and provide mutual support.
- Promote all clinical practice as being research and evidence based
Education and Professional Development
- Assist in the dissemination of research protocol information and research results
- Assist in the education and training, as required, of the multi-disciplinary cancer team regarding relevant clinical trials
- Attend local, national and international meetings on specific studies as required.
- Maintain specialist knowledge of current advances in cancer treatments, research and radiotherapy practice, and utilise this knowledge to maintain high standards of care for clinical trials patients.
- Work with the Principal Research Radiographer in giving updates on relevant research topics for all staff
- Participate in the induction and training of new staff in respect of clinical trials
- Attend mandatory and statutory training as required
- Pursue own professional development in negotiation with the Head of Radiotherapy Services. Demonstrate an ability to reflect on practice and promote continual professional development
- Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures, standards and protocols
- Participate in the clinical training programme to all staff. This will include mentoring skills and team leadership skills.
Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of Key Tasks:
- Co-ordinate and be responsible for the workload of radiotherapy clinical trials.
- Work with the Principal Research Radiographer in the set-up of radiotherapy clinical trials.
- Collect data for clinical trials including accurate completion of Case Report Forms (CRF) and electronic CRFs (eCRF).
- Ensure that all designated clinical trials are run in accordance with Research Governance requirements.
- Assist the oncologists in the evaluation of patient eligibility for clinical trials entry and co-ordinate pre-study tests, obtain results and arrange appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.
- Assist the oncologists in obtaining informed consent for trials, ensuring that consent protocols are adhered to.
- Provide written and verbal information to patients and their families about radiotherapy clinical trials, together with detailed information regarding the objectives, scientific rationale, data protection arrangements, treatment, investigations, side effects and follow up for a portfolio of clinical trials
- Participate in the research governance and monitoring of all radiotherapy and chemo-radiotherapy trials
- Maintain records of research being carried out in the department in line with Trust, Network and trial organisers procedures.
- Ensure that all approvals and requirements of research governance and the Data Protection Act are complied with and that all staff undertaking research are aware of their responsibilities under the regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development, updated as required by continuing professional development and clinical governance.
- Act as a primary contact point for patients in designated clinical trials so that guidance, support, verbal and written instructions are provided to trial patients and their carers answering any questions they may have.
- Provide guidance, support and instruction to the radiotherapy team to ensure compliance with trial protocols.
- Attend multi-disciplinary radiotherapy and trial meetings as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain links with other research staff across the network to share knowledge and provide mutual support.
- Promote all clinical practice as being research and evidence based
Education and Professional Development
- Assist in the dissemination of research protocol information and research results
- Assist in the education and training, as required, of the multi-disciplinary cancer team regarding relevant clinical trials
- Attend local, national and international meetings on specific studies as required.
- Maintain specialist knowledge of current advances in cancer treatments, research and radiotherapy practice, and utilise this knowledge to maintain high standards of care for clinical trials patients.
- Work with the Principal Research Radiographer in giving updates on relevant research topics for all staff
- Participate in the induction and training of new staff in respect of clinical trials
- Attend mandatory and statutory training as required
- Pursue own professional development in negotiation with the Head of Radiotherapy Services. Demonstrate an ability to reflect on practice and promote continual professional development
- Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures, standards and protocols
- Participate in the clinical training programme to all staff. This will include mentoring skills and team leadership skills.
Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or PGDip or MSc (Pre Reg) Radiotherapy & Oncology or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR[T]
- Post-registration clinical experience of at least 1 year
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge and ability to evaluate the significance of research
- Knowledge of caring for patients with complex needs
- Able to undertake pertinent clinical skills
Desirable
- Understanding of research governance
- Thorough knowledge of data collection, data entry and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, recent experience in the care of patients with complex needs.
- Demonstrable experience of taking part in radiotherapy quality assurance for clinical studies
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection, audit and research design
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Some experience of project management
Planning and Organising skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently without close supervision
- Ability to organize and manage own time and set and achieve own targets
- Ability to organize and prioritize own short term and long-term workload
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or PGDip or MSc (Pre Reg) Radiotherapy & Oncology or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR[T]
- Post-registration clinical experience of at least 1 year
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge and ability to evaluate the significance of research
- Knowledge of caring for patients with complex needs
- Able to undertake pertinent clinical skills
Desirable
- Understanding of research governance
- Thorough knowledge of data collection, data entry and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, recent experience in the care of patients with complex needs.
- Demonstrable experience of taking part in radiotherapy quality assurance for clinical studies
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection, audit and research design
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Some experience of project management
Planning and Organising skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently without close supervision
- Ability to organize and manage own time and set and achieve own targets
- Ability to organize and prioritize own short term and long-term workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure 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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure 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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
