Job Summary
We are currently seeking a registered radiographer to join our friendly radiotherapy research team within the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre. You will have the opportunity to work within a world class Oncology and Radiotherapy department in current cutting edge radiotherapy trials, taking a supporting role in running a portfolio of research studies. You will be expected to approach, screen and recruit patients for dynamic trials/studies. You will coordinate and facilitate patients on their journey through trials, including liaising and networking with consultants and the wider hospital facilities with regard to trial specific activities and trial medications.
Your time will be divided between office based work and patient facing work along with specialist areas involved in facilitating clinical trials.
You will work autonomously, as well as part of a team with opportunities for personal development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused clinical research for the Radiotherapy research team within the Cambridge Cancer trials Centre.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying eligible clinical research participants, provision of information and support to patients/participants, study recruitment and consent, co-ordination of study treatment/ interventions and data collection according to study protocols in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice, EU Clinical Trials legislation and the NHS research governance framework.
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to and liaising with other staff across the hospital and externally
There are a number of trials within the department and the workload will be divided across the radiotherapy research team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Therapy radiographer Diploma or B.Sc. Hons or equivalent
- HCPC Registration or equivalent Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- ICH good clinical practice and EU directives
- Advanced communication course
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a radiotherapy department
- Evidence of research awareness
- Awareness of ICH GCP & research Governance
- An understanding of needs of patients with cancer
Desirable
- Use of databases to abstract and present data
- Oncology/haematology experience
- Work experience in the NHS environment with patient contact
- Clinical research experience
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology
- Knowledge of research and audit methodology.
- Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R)
- Experience in caring for adults
- Experience of working in a research environment
Desirable
- Awareness of cancer policy and politics
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Knowledge of and use of different information sources
Skills
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage a complex workload
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and use of web based search engines
- Good communication skills
- Proven experience of involvement in research
Desirable
- Data handling and use of databases (e.g. MS Excel)
- Good customer service skills
- Experience of contribution to: o Proposal writing o Ethical approval process o R&D Unit administrative process o Data collection
- Database management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).
Closing Date: 13 March 2026
