Job summary
- Main area
- Radiotherapy Physics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6206-A
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £64,156 - £71,148 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Research and Development and RTTQA Specialist Dosimetrist
NHS AfC: Band 8a
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Job overview
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 and Grafton Way Building)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Main duties of the job
This exciting new role is joint between UCLH and the National Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance (RTTQA) Group to provide senior dosimetry support for radiotherapy research and technical developments in dosimetry projects across the photon and proton departments and to provide radiographer support for clinical trials QA at RTTQA.
The postholder will be the lead radiographer on at least one of the trials within the national RTTQA Group portfolio and will be expected to design and develop the QA programme for that trial. They will play a key role in developing the QA for new trials at UCLH from inception to delivery. The postholder will also contribute to research and development projects across trials at UCLH and the national portfolio within RTTQA.
Applicants should have HCPC state-registration or be eligible and have completed the BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification. Applicants should also have clinical experience in planning, dosimetry and research activities
Working for our organisation
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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main 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*
*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 second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
- Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy radiographer.
- MSc or Master’s level equivalent qualification.
- Work towards and complete a PhD within their role
Desirable criteria
- Clinical experience in planning, dosimetry and research activities
- Participation in audit/clinical governance.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge and significant experience as a band 7 radiographer.
- Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
- Leadership experience.
- Specialist knowledge of research techniques, analysis and use of information
Desirable criteria
- Track-record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Analysis and interpretation of statistical/ analytical/ research outcomes and queries
- Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the department and nationally in conferences and workshops.
- Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
- Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience.
- Problem – solve and make decisions using mathematical and evaluative skills.
- Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload.
- Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use.
- Knowledge of radiation protection.
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
- Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system.
- Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team.
- Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Communicate difficult statistical or theoretical data, research findings both orally and in writing
- Provide information and support about cancer, and communicate highly distressing, sensitive information to patients and relatives/carers.
- Be enthusiastic and motivated, with the ability to lead a team through times of change.
- Use excellent communication skills to relate confidently across all professional boundaries to Trust staff and external contacts
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Aspiration to achieve a PhD qualification
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Shift work /Flexible working
- Personal Qualities Enthusiastic, professional, reliable, versatile, committed, and caring.
- Physical The majority of the shift necessitates standing, walking, manoeuvring and positioning: patients, trolleys, wheelchairs, beds and bulky, heavy accessory equipment e.g. lead blocks. This often requires transferring loads in suboptimal conditions e.g. extended height. This demands a high level of fitness and health.
- Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for millimetre precision when tattooing and positioning patients.
- Responsible for maintaining their own safety and that of their colleagues and patients in respect of manual handling, reporting any incidents appropriately.
- Is responsible for ensuring the team is working within health and safety and infection control guidelines
- Work respectfully and responsibly with ionising radiation and hazardous substances (e.g. chemotherapy drugs), making certain that all team members adhere to local rules and national/international regulations.
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Understand equality and diversity issues as they relate to staff and patients.
- Adhere to current legal and professional guidelines and regulations.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Derek D'Souza
- Job title
- Head of Radiotherapy Physics
- Email address
- Derek.D'[email protected]
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