Research and Development Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer 8a

Radiotherapy UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research and Development Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer to lead on R/D across radiotherapy and proton beam therapy services in collaboration with UCL.

You will oversee site-specific R/D projects, facilitate clinical studies in accordance with GCP, obtain patient consent for trials, and disseminate research findings through presentations and publications.

Qualifications

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent qualification.
• Health Professions Council registration as a therapy radiographer.
• Work towards and complete a PhD within their role.
• Clinical experience in planning, dosimetry and research activities.
• Participation in audit/clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• This is an autonomous role managing own caseload and supervising others.
• Promote, develop, design and implement highly specialised radiotherapy practices across photon and proton departments.
• Lead on site-specific R/D projects as part of academic collaboration with UCL.
• Facilitate opening of clinical studies and trials in line with ICH GCP guidelines.
• Obtain informed patient consent for clinical trials.
• Collate and analyse research data and disseminate findings locally, nationally and internationally.

Skills

Analysis of research data

Clinical training & presentations

Audits & governance

Autonomy

Planning workload

Professional development (CPD)

Radiotherapy QA knowledge

Education

BSc in therapeutic radiography

HPC registration as therapy/radiographer

PhD in related field (desirable)

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Research and Development Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 17 November 2026

The Radiotherapy and Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) departments, in academic partnership with UCL, have an exciting opportunity for a Research and Development Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer post. The successful post holder will be at the forefront of cutting-edge research and technological developments across the departments.

The post holder will lead R/D in key areas including motion management, advanced imaging, including functional imaging, and adaptive techniques across the Radiotherapy and PBT services. It will be the responsibility of the post holder to lead on site-specific R/D projects as part of the academic collaboration with UCL. They will be required to facilitate the opening of clinical studies and trials in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and Research Governance requirements and to obtain informed patient consent for clinical trials. The post holder will agree, document, communicate and implement policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures necessary for optimum participation in, and recruitment to, clinical trials within the remit of their area of chosen doctorate research and other trials. 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

This is an autonomous role where the post holder is expected to manage their own case-load and is accountable for their own professional actions and the actions of more junior staff members.

Promote, develop, design and implement highly specialised clinical radiotherapy practices across

the photon and proton departments using evidence-based research in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team.

Promote, develop, design and implement highly specialised clinical radiotherapy research projects using extensive knowledge base within radiotherapy, radiotherapy physics, UCL and medical equipment vendors.

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, agree, document, communicate and implement policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures necessary for optimum participation in and recruitment radiotherapy trials.

Undertaking a postgraduate doctorate is a requirement for permanent appointments which may require will linking with other hospitals, industry and Higher Education Institutions.

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 Hospital
• 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.

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.

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.
• Work towards and complete a PhD within their role
• Clinical experience in planning, dosimetry and research activities
• Participation in audit/clinical governance.

Experience

• Relevant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge and significant experience as a band 7 radiographer.
• Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
• Specialist knowledge of research techniques, analysis and use of information

Skills and Abilities

• Analysis and interpretation of statistical/ analytical/ research outcomes and queries
• Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the department and nationally in conferences and workshops.
• Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
• Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience
• Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload.
• Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use

Personal and People Development

• Aspiration to achieve a PhD qualification

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

• Personal Qualities Enthusiastic, professional, reliable, versatile, committed, and caring.

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

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

£66,274 to £73,496 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8410662

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery