RT/PBT Advanced Practitioner R&D Therapeutic Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Radiotherapy and Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner Research and Development Therapeutic Radiographer

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

To manage the clinical implementation of the Radiotherapy Trials and ECIP Portfolio

To implement selected Radiotherapy studies and ECIP studies into clinical practice in a timely manner.

To ensure that trial protocols, processes and timelines are adhered to. To develop protocols as part of the wider radiotherapy MDT for in-house studies

To assist in the development and maintenance of databases as appropriate

To ensure that trial data and Case Report Forms (CRFs), as required, are completed within appropriate time guidelines

Person Specification

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

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

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: 22 November 2026

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