Radiotherapy Clinical Trials Radiographer

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Radiotherapy Clinical Trials Radiographer to join their dynamic oncology research team. The role involves working with clinical teams on research delivery and patient recruitment for trials. Candidates must have a DCR(T) or BSc, be HCPC registered, and possess strong knowledge of complex treatment techniques. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Well-being support

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post HCPC registration experience.
• Evidence of participation in research and/or radiotherapy development work.
• Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research within radiotherapy.
• Identify and recruit patients suitable for clinical trials.
• Ensure safe planning and care of patients according to trial protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of complex treatment techniques

Ability to communicate complex information

Leadership skills

Understanding of radiation risks

Education

DCR(T) or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Radiotherapy Clinical Trials Radiographer

Are you registered Therapeutic Radiographer considering a career in clinical research?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, organised and experienced Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Oncology research team at Charing Cross Hospital. This post will work within the research delivery team alongside consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver commercial and academic clinical trials for radiotherapy and oncology patients and will have strong links to the radiotherapy department.

The radiotherapy service equipment portfolio currently includes five Varian TrueBeam linacs all with IGRT capabilities, two with BrainLab ExacTrac imaging & one with AlignRT SGRT. Other equipment includes a busy Brachytherapy Elekta Felxitron unit, Xstrahl orthovoltage unit and a Siemens go.Open pro CT scanner. The service offers a wide range of treatment options including SABR, SRS, TBI, TLNI, VMAT, 3DCRT as well as gynae, oesophageal & rectal brachytherapy. Over the next 12 months we are replacing two of our oldest linacs with Accuray Radixact systems.

The post-holder will be part of a large and dynamic team, so must enjoy working independently as well as part of a team. Experience in clinical oncology is essential along with the ability to understand and develop skills in clinical research. There are several training opportunities available and we strongly encourage both personal and professional development.

Main duties of the job

• To facilitate efficient, safe and participant focused research within radiotherapy
• To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies
• To autonomously work with the clinical team to identify and recruit patients suitable for entry into clinical trials having understanding of the clinical patient pathway
• To ensure safe planning and care of patients according to the clinical trials protocol
• To work in according to good clinical practice and research governance standards for clinical research studies
• To recognise and act on concerns raised if research deviates from the study protocol or the study design conflicts with legal requirements

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• DCR(T) or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography (or equivalent)
• Registered with HCPC

Experience

• Demonstrable post HCPC registration experience.
• Sound knowledge of variety of complex treatment techniques
• Previous acting-up experience
• Evidence of participation in research and/or radiotherapy development work
• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Understands the risks associated with radiation and the optimisation of patients treatments
• Knowledge and understanding of standard and non-standard complex and conformal techniques
• Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences and through a variety if mediums with confidence
• Flexible attitude to work
• Evidence of Leadership skills
• Proven ability to function as an autonomous practitioner
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons

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.