Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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
About us
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. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Registered with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post HCPC registration experience.
- Sound knowledge of variety of complex treatment techniques
Desirable
- Previous acting-up experience
- Evidence of participation in research and/or radiotherapy development work
- Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
- Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Understands the risks associated with radiation and the optimisation of patients treatments
- Knowledge and understanding of standard and non-standard complex and conformal techniques
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences and through a variety if mediums with confidence
- Flexible attitude to work
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership skills
- Proven ability to function as an autonomous practitioner
- In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Registered with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post HCPC registration experience.
- Sound knowledge of variety of complex treatment techniques
Desirable
- Previous acting-up experience
- Evidence of participation in research and/or radiotherapy development work
- Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
- Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Understands the risks associated with radiation and the optimisation of patients treatments
- Knowledge and understanding of standard and non-standard complex and conformal techniques
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences and through a variety if mediums with confidence
- Flexible attitude to work
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership skills
- Proven ability to function as an autonomous practitioner
- In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
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).
