Senior Therapeutic Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

This role offers an opportunity to be part of the dynamic radiotherapy team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments and will work across a wide range of areas; pre-treatment, treatment-prep, the treatment units and brachytherapy. UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence.Radiotherapy services at UCLH are delivered across two departments. The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS. The proton beam therapy (PBT) department is equipped with Varian ProBeam gantries with advanced imaging packages and robotic couches. Both departments have a dedicated CT scanner and the PBT department also has a dedicated MRI scanner.The department delivers radiotherapy services for a broad spectrum of cancers comprising of common cancers as well as specialist treatments including brachytherapy, molecular radiotherapy and total body irradiation. The PBT department focus’s predominantly on head and neck, brain and sarcoma treatment sites. Paediatrics and TYAs make up approximately one third of the patient cohort.

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be accountable for own professional actions and will work autonomously within the legal, ethical and professional framework provided by the professional body. Work within the quality system at all times. They will question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system. They will have the ability to deputise for Band 7 radiographers ensuring the continuity of patient flow through the department. They will be required to prioritise daily tasks, considering the patients’ needs and team skills mix. They will react and reorganise the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, to minimise disruption. The role requires liaison with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure best practice with respect to patient care prior to, during and following radiotherapy treatment. They will facilitate the development, training and integration of junior members of staff. They will rotate throughout all areas within both the Photon and Proton services and will participate in the departmental on call service in the photon service. They will be required to continually looking to improve existing methods and create new solutions to optimise the care and service provided to the patients. The post holder must be extremely competent and comfortable with the use of computer software, e.g. patient treatment, image manipulation, and virtual simulation, in a highly technological environment.

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

  • Clinical experience in pre-treatment and mould room tasks.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience as a Band 5 Radiographer with relevant specialist training and knowledge.
  • Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept 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 especially as related to unsealed source therapy
  • 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

  • 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.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 03 February 2026

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