Job summary
This is an autonomous role integrated within and as part of the clinical trials unit team offering the opportunity to lead research professionals and ensuring clinical trials integration within the BHOC.
To act as a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing expert knowledge for radiotherapy trials. To supervise and co-ordinate radiographers/research nurses within CTU allocated to radiotherapy trials; ensuring flexible utilisation of the research skill mix to enable maximum patient recruitment. To manage a portfolio of radiotherapy based clinical research trials. To liaise closely with the trials team; the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and study organisers to ensure effective communication, high quality care and adherence to the study protocols. Maintaining effective communication and safe working practice within a complex regulatory framework
To co-ordinate specific trials undertaken by clinicians and to collect data for those studies, providing complex information in an easily understood manner to assist in the informed consent process. Involvement in the informed consent process is an important aspect of the role as is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies.
Main duties of the job
Professional Leadership and Management
Provide radiotherapy expertise within CTU, managing the research team and radiotherapy trial portfolio. Support trial setup and delivery in line with ICH-GCP and governance standards. Coordinate patient arrangements and ensure accurate communication across teams. Lead and motivate staff, support training, and contribute to strategic planning and resource management. Represent the unit in meetings and ensure effective dissemination of radiotherapy-related information.
Clinical Practice
Support informed consent and assess patients throughout trial participation, ensuring safety and accurate documentation. Act as a resource for patients and staff, promoting dignity and patient-centred care. Attend MDTs and clinics to ensure continuity. Use clinical systems effectively and perform venepuncture, sample handling, and trial-related procedures. Ensure evidence-based practice and compliance with regulatory standards.
Education & Development
Maintain professional development, contribute to audits and teaching, and support knowledge sharing across the Trust.
Other
Complete mandatory training and work flexibly across UHBW & BHOC as required.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Leadership and Management
Provide radiotherapy expertise within CTU, managing the research team and radiotherapy trial portfolio. Support trial setup and delivery in line with ICH-GCP and governance standards. Coordinate patient arrangements and ensure accurate communication across teams. Lead and motivate staff, support training, and contribute to strategic planning and resource management. Represent the unit in meetings and ensure effective dissemination of radiotherapy-related information.
Clinical Practice
Support informed consent and assess patients throughout trial participation, ensuring safety and accurate documentation. Act as a resource for patients and staff, promoting dignity and patient-centred care. Attend MDTs and clinics to ensure continuity. Use clinical systems effectively and perform venepuncture, sample handling, and trial-related procedures. Ensure evidence-based practice and compliance with regulatory standards.
Education & Development
Maintain professional development, contribute to audits and teaching, and support knowledge sharing across the Trust.
Other
Complete mandatory training and work flexibly across UHBW & BHOC as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Leadership and Management
Provide radiotherapy expertise within CTU, managing the research team and radiotherapy trial portfolio. Support trial setup and delivery in line with ICH-GCP and governance standards. Coordinate patient arrangements and ensure accurate communication across teams. Lead and motivate staff, support training, and contribute to strategic planning and resource management. Represent the unit in meetings and ensure effective dissemination of radiotherapy-related information.
Clinical Practice
Support informed consent and assess patients throughout trial participation, ensuring safety and accurate documentation. Act as a resource for patients and staff, promoting dignity and patient-centred care. Attend MDTs and clinics to ensure continuity. Use clinical systems effectively and perform venepuncture, sample handling, and trial-related procedures. Ensure evidence-based practice and compliance with regulatory standards.
Education & Development
Maintain professional development, contribute to audits and teaching, and support knowledge sharing across the Trust.
Other
Complete mandatory training and work flexibly across UHBW & BHOC as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical experience
- Recent knowledge/experience of clinical trials/clinical research
- Proven clinical, organisational, and managerial skills
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and sound knowledge of clinical issues
- Knowledge of national developments in radiotherapy techniques/advances
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Recognised and accessible as expert in field (radiotherapy)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills - tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and patients
- Ability to manage and lead and work effectively as part of a team
- Effective communication / interpersonal skills
- Evidence of management and organisational skills
- Interested in and willingness to take part in teaching programmes and lead on integrating research/trials into clinical areas
- Demonstrate an understanding of the research/audit process
- Knowledge of the current research climate and national developments
- Ability to support CTU manager in strategic planning and day-to-day running of the CTU
- Flexible in working hours
Desirable
- Able to undertake line care & venepuncture or willingness to learn
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to gain influence and motivate people
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
- Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Adhere to current Trust values
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSC (Hons)State Registered Therapeutic Radiographer
- Post Graduate Training / Education
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in radiotherapy research, or another relevant subject
- Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
- Management qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical experience
- Recent knowledge/experience of clinical trials/clinical research
- Proven clinical, organisational, and managerial skills
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and sound knowledge of clinical issues
- Knowledge of national developments in radiotherapy techniques/advances
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Recognised and accessible as expert in field (radiotherapy)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills - tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and patients
- Ability to manage and lead and work effectively as part of a team
- Effective communication / interpersonal skills
- Evidence of management and organisational skills
- Interested in and willingness to take part in teaching programmes and lead on integrating research/trials into clinical areas
- Demonstrate an understanding of the research/audit process
- Knowledge of the current research climate and national developments
- Ability to support CTU manager in strategic planning and day-to-day running of the CTU
- Flexible in working hours
Desirable
- Able to undertake line care & venepuncture or willingness to learn
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to gain influence and motivate people
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
- Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Adhere to current Trust values
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSC (Hons)State Registered Therapeutic Radiographer
- Post Graduate Training / Education
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in radiotherapy research, or another relevant subject
- Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
- Management qualification
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).
