Advanced Practitioner Research & Development Therapeutic Radiographer

University College London Hospital; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier NHS trust in England is seeking a key player in Radiotherapy services. The role involves managing clinical implementations of trials and leading projects to enhance service development in collaboration with academic partners. Ideal candidates should excel in Research and Development, demonstrating commitment to excellence in patient care and a focus on innovation. Applications close on October 5, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Manage the clinical implementation of the Radiotherapy Trials and ECIP Portfolio.
• Implement selected Radiotherapy studies and ECIP studies into clinical practice.
• Ensure adherence to trial protocols, processes and timelines.
• Develop protocols for in-house studies.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of databases.
• Ensure timely completion of trial data and Case Report Forms.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in research and development (R&D) in Radiotherapy services at UCLH. The post holder 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 role includes 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Why work at UCLH

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.

*UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey, UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.*

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025.