Radiotherapy Services Nurse: Sponsorship Available

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of the radiotherapy/proton beam therapy (PBT) review team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments. The role involves working within the Radiotherapy/PBT Review Team; reviewing patients during their treatment and supporting them both physically and psychologically throughout their radiotherapy journey.

They will be required to ensure there is an appropriate plan for the on-treatment review of each patient and a mechanism of communication to the wider MDT. The post holder will play a key role in helping patients understand the treatment process, toxicity and likely side effects of radiotherapy, along with providing them with advice on how to self-care and manage their symptoms appropriately. Any proton beam therapy or photon beam therapy training required relating to managing side effects of this treatment and other required underpinning knowledge will be provided. Training for on treatment review and independent/supplementary prescribing if required will be supported.

Main duties of the job

o Deputise for the lead practitioner in their specific field, setting an example to junior staff and being available to advise colleagues in other areas.o Must be aware of the skills and competencies available within the team, utilising them effectively and delegating appropriately.o Being able to prioritise daily tasks, taking into consideration the patients’ needs and the capability of the team.o Reacting and reorganising the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, in such a way as to minimise disruption.o Running the Review Team services smoothly and effectively in the absence of the Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse and Band 7 Review Radiographer.o Work within the quality system at all times. Question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system.o In partnership with patients and other professionals, make sound, ethical based decisions in the interest of patients.o Demonstrates safe use and maintenance of expensive, specialist equipment used by self and others, using quality assurance methods.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register

Desirable

  • Teaching course
  • NVQ assessor
  • Qualification in this speciality

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience at Band 5

Desirable

  • Previous experience in Oncology as a speciality

Communication

Essential

  • Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional development and maintains updated Portfolio
  • Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor / facilitator
  • Reflective in Practice
  • Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others

Quality

Essential

  • Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality

Assessment and Care Planning to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs

Essential

  • Prioritises own workload

Provision of Care to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs

Essential

  • Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area

People Management

Essential

  • Able to take charge of section (aspect of the service) in absence of senior staff

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

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