Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated radiotherapy research radiographer to join our research team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
We are looking for a therapeutic radiographer who ideally has experience of working within the research field to join our busy oncology, haematology and radiotherapy research team based within the KOC centre at Maidstone. You will support a number of studies in our research portfolio and primarily be responsible for the recruitment, education and monitoring of the research participants. You will undertake clinical assessments and facilitate the accurate collection and documentation of research data.
The post offers an ideal opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic individuals who wish further their careers in this area. Secondment opportunities will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To be part of a dynamic team of research delivery staff providing clinical trial/research study support service to the Trust, with a focus on the delivery of radiotherapy trials. The role will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of radiotherapy research patients and the collection and documentation of accurate trial data. You will assist medical staff with the recruitment and consent of patients and be a point of contact for both patients and their families once enrolled on studies.
In addition to clinic-based tasks, you will be involved in data collection, adhering to Good Clinical Practice and research governance guidelines and provide safe care to research participants throughout their trial experience.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (Hons) Radiotherapy or equivalent
- oHCPC Registered Radiographer.
- oOperator under IRMER
Desirable
- oUndertaken accredited academic development
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively
- oAnalytical and Decision-making skills
- oExcellent written and oral communication skills
- oProven organisation skills
- oAbility to develop new skills
- oComputer literate
- oAble to teach and train others
Desirable
- oExperience of managing and recruiting to clinical trials.
- oWide range of clinical skills
- oComputer skills relating to database use and data collection
Experience
Essential
- oExperience as clinical radiotherapist
- oExperience of mentoring and supporting junior staff
- oExperience on computerised treatment associated equipment
- oExperience of working in a department undertaking radiotherapy clinical trials.
Desirable
- oExperience of managing and recruiting to clinical trials.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of health research in the NHS
- To have worked in a clinical environment and understand the whole Radiotherapy Patient Pathway.
- Have worked within a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of Medicines for Human Use Regulations, Good Clinical Practice, the Health Research Authority (HRA) and UK Policy for Health and Social Care Research
- Knowledge of 'good clinical guidelines' for radiotherapy trials'
Desirable
- Working knowledge of clinical trials
- Undertaken GCP training
- Knowledge of the lung pathway
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (Hons) Radiotherapy or equivalent
- oHCPC Registered Radiographer.
- oOperator under IRMER
Desirable
- oUndertaken accredited academic development
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively
- oAnalytical and Decision-making skills
- oExcellent written and oral communication skills
- oProven organisation skills
- oAbility to develop new skills
- oComputer literate
- oAble to teach and train others
Desirable
- oExperience of managing and recruiting to clinical trials.
- oWide range of clinical skills
- oComputer skills relating to database use and data collection
Experience
Essential
- oExperience as clinical radiotherapist
- oExperience of mentoring and supporting junior staff
- oExperience on computerised treatment associated equipment
- oExperience of working in a department undertaking radiotherapy clinical trials.
Desirable
- oExperience of managing and recruiting to clinical trials.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of health research in the NHS
- To have worked in a clinical environment and understand the whole Radiotherapy Patient Pathway.
- Have worked within a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of Medicines for Human Use Regulations, Good Clinical Practice, the Health Research Authority (HRA) and UK Policy for Health and Social Care Research
- Knowledge of 'good clinical guidelines' for radiotherapy trials'
Desirable
- Working knowledge of clinical trials
- Undertaken GCP training
- Knowledge of the lung pathway
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).
