Treatment Floor Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a professional to manage the radiotherapy service, specifically overseeing proton beam therapy operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, manage their own caseload, and promote best practices within a multidisciplinary oncology team. This role offers the chance to shape service delivery during an exciting expansion period in radiotherapy.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload and supervising junior staff.
• Proven clinical leadership in oncology.
• Expertise in delivering proton beam therapy.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and junior staff actions.
• Provide clinical leadership for proton service.
• Ensure accurate delivery of proton beam therapy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Maintain staff training on current treatment techniques.
• Support staff in achieving their professional goals.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). This post offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in the radiotherapy service at UCLH during an exciting period of expansion. The RT service has expanded its Linac base to meet growing demand. The post holder will be an integral part of the oncology team, providing professional leadership and effectively managing the radiotherapy service workforce. They will promote technical developments and ensure the highest possible standard of care for patients with cancer. As a core member of the radiotherapy team, they will work with other disciplines to deliver strategic projects and develop the service.

The radiotherapy department delivers services for a broad spectrum of cancers, including specialist treatments such as paediatric and adolescent workload, brachytherapy, molecular targeted therapies workload, total body irradiation, and sarcoma radiotherapy. The department routinely delivers SABR for all commissioned sites, as well as cranial SRT. The service is accessed by 2,400 new patients per year. The Radiotherapy department has 4 Varian TrueBeams, 1 Halcyon, a Siemens CT scanner for pre-treatment, and radiotherapy imaging also takes place in the hospital MRI and PET-CT suites. The department also features a comprehensive brachytherapy theatre suite and a Gulmay skin unit.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous role with accountability for managing your own caseload and the actions of more junior staff members.
• Provide professional clinical leadership and effective management of the proton service staff; work as an integral part of the oncology team to deliver the highest standard of care for patients with cancer.
• Cover the operational management of the treatment floor with a high level of clinical expertise to ensure safe and accurate delivery of proton beam therapy (PBT).
• Liaise with other professional groups and clinical staff to ensure care is delivered in a seamless, multi-disciplinary, timely, and patient-focused manner.
• Identify and set standards, ensure staff are up to date with current treatment techniques, and provide robust training for the safe and accurate delivery of PBT.
• Support staff to achieve their goals through regular meetings with individuals and with the Technical and Operational Leads for PBT.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is a complex NHS trust serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver high-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We operate across eight sites and offer a range of services, including cancer care, imaging, and pathology.

Application

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

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025.