Job summary
We are currently seeking a registered radiographer to join our friendly radiotherapy research team within the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre. You will have the opportunity to work within a world class Oncology and Radiotherapy department in current cutting edge radiotherapy trials, taking a supporting role in running a portfolio of research studies. You will be expected to approach, screen and recruit patients for dynamic trials/studies. You will coordinate and facilitate patients on their journey through trials, including liaising and networking with consultants and the wider hospital facilities with regard to trial specific activities and trial medications.
Your time will be divided between office based work and patient facing work along with specialist areas involved in facilitating clinical trials.
You will work autonomously, as well as part of a team with opportunities for personal development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused clinical research for the Radiotherapy research team within the Cambridge Cancer trials Centre.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying eligible clinical research participants, provision of information and support to patients/participants, study recruitment and consent, co-ordination of study treatment/ interventions and data collection according to study protocols in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice, EU Clinical Trials legislation and the NHS research governance framework.
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to and liaising with other staff across the hospital and externally
There are a number of trials within the department and the workload will be divided across the radiotherapy research team.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Therapy radiographer Diploma or B.Sc. Hons or equivalent
- HCPC Registration or equivalent Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- ICH good clinical practice and EU directives
- Advanced communication course
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a radiotherapy department
- Evidence of research awareness
- Awareness of ICH GCP & research Governance
- An understanding of needs of patients with cancer
Desirable
- Use of databases to abstract and present data
- Oncology/haematology experience
- Work experience in the NHS environment with patient contact
- Clinical research experience
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology
- Knowledge of research and audit methodology.
- Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R)
- Experience in caring for adults
- Experience of working in a research environment
Desirable
- Awareness of cancer policy and politics
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Knowledge of and use of different information sources
Skills
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage a complex workload
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and use of web based search engines
- Good communication skills
- Proven experience of involvement in research
Desirable
- Data handling and use of databases (e.g. MS Excel)
- Good customer service skills
- Experience of contribution to: o Proposal writing o Ethical approval process o R&D Unit administrative process o Data collection
- Database management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Therapy radiographer Diploma or B.Sc. Hons or equivalent
- HCPC Registration or equivalent Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- ICH good clinical practice and EU directives
- Advanced communication course
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a radiotherapy department
- Evidence of research awareness
- Awareness of ICH GCP & research Governance
- An understanding of needs of patients with cancer
Desirable
- Use of databases to abstract and present data
- Oncology/haematology experience
- Work experience in the NHS environment with patient contact
- Clinical research experience
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology
- Knowledge of research and audit methodology.
- Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R)
- Experience in caring for adults
- Experience of working in a research environment
Desirable
- Awareness of cancer policy and politics
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Knowledge of and use of different information sources
Skills
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage a complex workload
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and use of web based search engines
- Good communication skills
- Proven experience of involvement in research
Desirable
- Data handling and use of databases (e.g. MS Excel)
- Good customer service skills
- Experience of contribution to: o Proposal writing o Ethical approval process o R&D Unit administrative process o Data collection
- Database management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre -Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)