Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing and Grafton Way Building)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease.It has world class support services includingcritical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Main duties of the job
This exciting new role is joint between UCLH and the National Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance (RTTQA) Group to provide senior dosimetry support for radiotherapy research and technical developments in dosimetry projects across the photon and proton departments and to provide radiographer support for clinical trials QA at RTTQA.
The postholder will be the lead radiographer on at least one of the trials within the national RTTQA Group portfolio and will be expected to design and develop the QA programme for that trial. They will play a key role in developing the QA for new trials at UCLH from inception to delivery. The postholder will also contribute to research and development projects across trials at UCLH and the national portfolio within RTTQA.
Applicants should have HCPC state-registration or be eligible and have completed the BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification. Applicants should also have clinical experience in planning, dosimetry and research activities
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
- Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy radiographer.
- MSc or Master's level equivalent qualification.
- Work towards and complete a PhD within their role
Desirable
- Clinical experience in planning, dosimetry and research activities
- Participation in audit/clinical governance.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge and significant experience as a band 7 radiographer.
- Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
- Leadership experience.
- Specialist knowledge of research techniques, analysis and use of information
Desirable
- Track-record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Analysis and interpretation of statistical/ analytical/ research outcomes and queries
- Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the department and nationally in conferences and workshops.
- Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
- Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience.
- Problem - solve and make decisions using mathematical and evaluative skills.
- Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload.
- Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use.
- Knowledge of radiation protection.
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
- Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system.
- Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team.
- Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation.
Communication
Essential
- Communicate difficult statistical or theoretical data, research findings both orally and in writing
- Provide information and support about cancer, and communicate highly distressing, sensitive information to patients and relatives/carers.
- Be enthusiastic and motivated, with the ability to lead a team through times of change.
- Use excellent communication skills to relate confidently across all professional boundaries to Trust staff and external contacts
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Aspiration to achieve a PhD qualification
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Shift work /Flexible working
- Personal Qualities Enthusiastic, professional, reliable, versatile, committed, and caring.
- Physical The majority of the shift necessitates standing, walking, manoeuvring and positioning: patients, trolleys, wheelchairs, beds and bulky, heavy accessory equipment e.g. lead blocks. This often requires transferring loads in suboptimal conditions e.g. extended height. This demands a high level of fitness and health.
- Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for millimetre precision when tattooing and positioning patients.
- Responsible for maintaining their own safety and that of their colleagues and patients in respect of manual handling, reporting any incidents appropriately.
- Is responsible for ensuring the team is working within health and safety and infection control guidelines
- Work respectfully and responsibly with ionising radiation and hazardous substances (e.g. chemotherapy drugs), making certain that all team members adhere to local rules and national/international regulations.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understand equality and diversity issues as they relate to staff and patients.
- Adhere to current legal and professional guidelines and regulations.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
- Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy radiographer.
- MSc or Master's level equivalent qualification.
- Work towards and complete a PhD within their role
Desirable
- Clinical experience in planning, dosimetry and research activities
- Participation in audit/clinical governance.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge and significant experience as a band 7 radiographer.
- Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
- Leadership experience.
- Specialist knowledge of research techniques, analysis and use of information
Desirable
- Track-record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Analysis and interpretation of statistical/ analytical/ research outcomes and queries
- Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the department and nationally in conferences and workshops.
- Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
- Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience.
- Problem - solve and make decisions using mathematical and evaluative skills.
- Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload.
- Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use.
- Knowledge of radiation protection.
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
- Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system.
- Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team.
- Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation.
Communication
Essential
- Communicate difficult statistical or theoretical data, research findings both orally and in writing
- Provide information and support about cancer, and communicate highly distressing, sensitive information to patients and relatives/carers.
- Be enthusiastic and motivated, with the ability to lead a team through times of change.
- Use excellent communication skills to relate confidently across all professional boundaries to Trust staff and external contacts
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Aspiration to achieve a PhD qualification
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Shift work /Flexible working
- Personal Qualities Enthusiastic, professional, reliable, versatile, committed, and caring.
- Physical The majority of the shift necessitates standing, walking, manoeuvring and positioning: patients, trolleys, wheelchairs, beds and bulky, heavy accessory equipment e.g. lead blocks. This often requires transferring loads in suboptimal conditions e.g. extended height. This demands a high level of fitness and health.
- Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for millimetre precision when tattooing and positioning patients.
- Responsible for maintaining their own safety and that of their colleagues and patients in respect of manual handling, reporting any incidents appropriately.
- Is responsible for ensuring the team is working within health and safety and infection control guidelines
- Work respectfully and responsibly with ionising radiation and hazardous substances (e.g. chemotherapy drugs), making certain that all team members adhere to local rules and national/international regulations.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understand equality and diversity issues as they relate to staff and patients.
- Adhere to current legal and professional guidelines and regulations.
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
