Treatment Floor Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a Radiotherapy Service Manager to oversee the provision of proton therapy and ensure high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in therapeutic radiography and significant experience in clinical leadership. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with a diverse oncology team.

Qualifications

• Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training.
• Experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
• Previous research undertaken is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and ensure professional accountability.
• Provide clinical leadership for the proton service staff.
• Liaise with clinical staff to ensure patient-focused care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Training ability

Audit participation

Education

BSc in therapeutic radiography

Health Profession Council registration

Masters level experience in clinical subject

Management or leadership course

Job description

Overview

This post offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in the radiotherapy service at UCLH during an exciting period of service expansion. The RT service has expanded its Linac base to meet the increasing 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 the development of the service. The radiotherapy department delivers services for a broad spectrum of cancers, including paediatric/adolescent workload, brachytherapy, molecular targeted therapies, total body irradiation and sarcoma radiotherapy. SABR is routinely delivered for all commissioned sites, as well as cranial SRT. The service is accessed by 2400 new patients per year. The department has 4 Varian TrueBeams, 1 Halcyon, a Siemens CT scanner in pre-treatment, radiotherapy imaging supported by MRI and PET-CT suites, and a comprehensive brachytherapy theatre suite and a Gulmay skin unit.

Main duties

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 those of more junior staff. The post holder will provide professional clinical leadership and effective management of the proton service staff and be an integral part of the oncology team, providing the highest possible standard of care for patients with cancer. This post covers the proton service but close liaison with the photon service is expected. The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the treatment floor and will have a high level of clinical expertise, ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of proton beam therapy (PBT). They will liaise with other professional groups and clinical staff to ensure care is delivered in a seamless, multidisciplinary, timely and patient-focused manner. They will identify and set standards, ensure all staff are kept up to date with current treatment techniques, and provide robust training to ensure safe and accurate delivery of PBT. They will support staff to achieve their goals through regular meetings with individuals and with the Technical and Operational Leads for PBT.

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, across the UK and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

• 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

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses, with focus on women’s health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease, supported by world-class services including imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 309-UCLH-6842

Job locations: University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU

Person Specification

Essential knowledge & qualifications

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification
• Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy radiographer
• Masters level experience (or equivalent) in a relevant clinical subject or management studies
• Participation in audit/clinical governance
• Management or leadership course

Desirable knowledge

• Clinical experience in pre-treatment and dosimetry
• Knowledge of statistics
• Evidence of previous research undertaken
• Understanding of research governance

Experience

• Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge, with further significant experience at Band 7 level
• Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques
• Leadership experience

Skills & abilities

• Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations within the department and at conferences/workshops
• Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits

Other requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, applicants should refer to the UK Visas and Immigration guidance (no links).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for guidance.

Employer details

Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU