Job summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in research and development (R&D) in Radiotherapy services at UCLH. They will be a crucial member of the R&D team, involved in service development projects as per the departmental workplan, collaborative research projects with our academic partner UCL and to facilitate the opening of Radiotherapy clinical trials. In addition, the post holder will take a lead role in the implementation and maintenance of the Evaluative Commissioning in Protons (ECIP) portfolio. The roles involve the collation and analysis of research data and the dissemination of findings locally, nationally, and internationally via presentations and publications.
UCLH and UCL are seeking committed individuals with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence and deliver the projects to completion.
Main duties of the job
o To manage the clinical implementation of the Radiotherapy Trials and ECIP Portfolio
o To implement selected Radiotherapy studies and ECIP studies into clinical practice in a timely manner.
o To ensure that trial protocols, processes and timelines are adhered to.
o To develop protocols as part of the wider radiotherapy MDT for in-house studies
o To assist in the development and maintenance of databases as appropriate
o To ensure that trial data and Case Report Forms (CRFs), as required, are completed within appropriate time guidelines
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:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
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 including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
- Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.
Desirable
- Participation in audit/clinical governance.
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge
- Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
- Leadership experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations within the department and nationally in conferences and workshops.
- Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
- Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
- Knowledge of radiation protection especially as related to unsealed source therapy
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
- Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.
Desirable
- Participation in audit/clinical governance.
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge
- Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
- Leadership experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations within the department and nationally in conferences and workshops.
- Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
- Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
- Knowledge of radiation protection especially as related to unsealed source therapy
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
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
