• Job Description

  Req#: C9309-26-0132?language=en&page=32&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of the radiotherapy/proton beam therapy review team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments. The role involves working as part of the Radiotherapy Review Team to review patients during their treatment and to support them both physically and psychologically throughout their radiotherapy journey. They will be required to ensure there is an appropriate plan for the on-treatment review of each patient and a mechanism of communication to the wider MDT. The postholder will play a key role in helping patients understand the treatment process, toxicity and likely side effects of radiotherapy, along with providing them with advice on how to self-care and manage their symptoms appropriately. Any proton beam therapy training required relating to managing side effects of this treatment and other required underpinning knowledge will be provided. Training for on treatment review can be supported if required.The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems and one Halcyon with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches. We also use Surface-guided radiation therapy ( SGRT) using 3D imaging to position and track movement of patients during treatment. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS.

  Main duties of the job

  To work with Review Radiographers, Radiotherapy Sisters and Staff Nurses as part of the review team.To review patient's during their course of photon or proton treatment and to support them both physically and psychologically throughout their treatment. To ensure there is an appropriate plan for the on-treatment review of each patient and a mechanism of communication of untoward effects. To help patients understand the treatment process, toxicity and likely side effects of radiotherapy both during and after treatment. Patients should be encouraged to report side effects and advised how to manage symptoms appropriately. To ensure patients' side effects are treated appropriately and efficiently. To give verbal and written information if required. To enable them to discuss any concerns they may have and to feel supported during their treatment. To refer patients as necessary to other health care professionals e.g. dieticians, counsellors etc. And community agencies as needed. To ensure that appropriate follow up arrangements are made and continuity of care communicated to the patient and any other appropriate health care profession. To ensure that all oncology staff are aware of the patients' needs during treatment and to keep the documentation up to date, and to refer to the appropriate staff for specialist help during the course of their treatment.

  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, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

  We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  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. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

  Details

  Date posted

  06 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £46,419 to £55,046 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  309-UCLH-7430

  Job locations

  University College London Hospital

  235 Euston Road

  London

  NW1 2BU

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

  * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

  UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

  To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

  * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

  UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

  To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
  • Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.

  Desirable

  • Participation in audit/clinical governance.
  • MSc or Master's level equivalent experience in radiotherapy pre-treatment.
  • PGc Non-medical Prescribing

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge
  • Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.

  Desirable

  • Leadership experience

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
  • Knowledge of radiation protection especially as related to unsealed source therapy
  • Demonstrate an interest in treatment review.

  Desirable

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

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
  • Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.

  Desirable

  • Participation in audit/clinical governance.
  • MSc or Master's level equivalent experience in radiotherapy pre-treatment.
  • PGc Non-medical Prescribing

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge
  • Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.

  Desirable

  • Leadership experience

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
  • Knowledge of radiation protection especially as related to unsealed source therapy
  • Demonstrate an interest in treatment review.

  Desirable

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

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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

  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University College London Hospital

  235 Euston Road

  London

  NW1 2BU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University College London Hospital

  235 Euston Road

  London

  NW1 2BU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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