Radiotherapy Clinical Trials Radiographer

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization based in London is seeking an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer to join its Oncology research team. You will be responsible for facilitating research and managing clinical studies while ensuring patient safety and care. Ideal candidates should possess significant clinical oncology experience and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team. Opportunities for professional development are encouraged.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Membership for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Registered Therapeutic Radiographer with experience in clinical oncology.
• Ability to understand and develop skills in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research within radiotherapy.
• Contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
• Work with the clinical team to identify and recruit patients for clinical trials.

Skills

Clinical oncology experience

Patient recruitment skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

• 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
  
  

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. .

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mark Elsworthy Job title: Macmillan Head of Radiotherapy Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02033111743

Abigail Caldow & Amalia Saucan (Research team Leads) 02033115308