Advanced Practitioner Research & Development Therapeutic Radiographer

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Research & Development Therapeutic Radiographer to play a key role in research and development within Radiotherapy services. The successful candidate will manage clinical implementation of trials and facilitate collaborative research projects, requiring significant postgraduate experience and specialist knowledge in radiotherapy. Flexible working is available, and the salary ranges from £56,276 to £63,176 per annum.

Qualifications

• Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training.
• Practical experience in a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical implementation of Radiotherapy Trials and ECIP Portfolio.
• Develop protocols for in-house studies.
• Ensure trial protocols are adhered to.

Skills

Clinical training provision

Clinical and departmental audits

Knowledge of radiation protection

Education

BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent

Health Profession Council registration

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Practitioner Research & Development Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 05 October 2025

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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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

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?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
• Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.
• Participation in audit/clinical governance.

Experience

• Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge
• Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.

Skills and Abilities

• 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

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearPer Annum inclusive of HCAS