Clinical Fellow in Proton Beam | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Clinical Fellow to join their Proton Beam Therapy Team starting April 2026. The role includes advanced radiotherapy planning and conducting patient assessments. The ideal candidate will engage with clinical trials and have an opportunity to gain valuable experience in treating conditions such as sarcoma and brain cancers. Applicants should ideally possess an FRCR qualification and are encouraged to apply before the closing date on 5 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient care in radiotherapy settings is essential.
• Desirable to have FRCR qualification.
• Engagement with clinical trials is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Attend outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Follow patients through their PBT treatment course.
• Engage with clinical trials and service audit.

Skills

Experience in radiotherapy

Clinical trial engagement

Patient assessment skills

Education

Possession of FRCR

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at UCLH to join the Proton Beam Therapy Team from April 2026 as a Clinical Fellow. The post holder will be involved in advanced radiotherapy planning of patients receiving proton therapy as well as conducting on-treatment reviews and outcome collection. This offers an opportunity to gain experience in radiotherapy for children and teenagers and for sarcoma, brain and head and neck cancers. The post holder is expected to be engaged with clinical trials as well as review and audit of the evolving service. The post would be suitable for a clinical oncology trainee seeking experience to augment their programmed clinical training. The post holder will be responsible to the Clinical Lead for Proton Beam Therapy. Possession of FRCR is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team meetings and PBT planning meetings.
• Follow patients through their PBT treatment course, including initial patient assessment, radiotherapy pre‑assessment and planning, reviewing patients on‑treatment and robust collection of clinical outcomes.
• Gain dedicated experience in the management of patients receiving PBT and learn about the clinical differences between PBT and photon treatments.
• Engage with clinical trials and participate in review and audit of the evolving service.

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.

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

Other information

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025.