Band 7 Brachytherapy and Molecular Targeted Therapies Radiographer

at  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The post will require the applicant to co-ordinate and support the isotope and brachytherapy practice in Radiotherapy at UCLH. Both practices are large and innovative with an expanding paediatric and adult workload. Some research and data inputting may be required.
The Brachytherapy workload is very varied including paediatrics, urology, gynaecology, skin and bronchus work. The post-holder will look after the day to day running of the brachytherapy department. This will include taking responsibility for the training of junior staff rotating through the department. Clinically it will be necessary to carry out vaginal vault insertions (necessitating a Masters Qualification), and to train others (radiographers and doctors) in this field, as well as co-ordinating theatre sessions and to be accountable for the maintenance and QA of equipment.
Radioisotope therapy is offered together with the nuclear medicine department and includes, in addition to radioiodine and MIBG, therapies targeted to bone, octreotide receptors and lymphoma. Ten protected rooms are provided in the building, 4 of which are in regular clinical use.
The candidate will be recognised as the lead practitioner in their specific field, setting an example to junior staff and being available to advise colleagues in other areas. The band 7 will deputise for the Band 8a where necessary to address staffing issues, skill mix and tackle wider departmental problems. Liaise with operational managers, disseminating information and attaining departmental working objectives. Ensures the team they are leading is progressing through the departmental competency programme and highlights when issues arise in order to maintain the required skill mix and deliver a safe, high quality service. The band 7 uses their expert interpersonal skills to inspire, motivate and collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate improvements in service. The band 7 will work within the quality system, question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system with new and changing practices. In partnership with patients and other professionals make sound, ethically-based decisions in the interest of patients. The band 7 is the lead liaison with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including clinicians, engineers, nurses, physics colleagues, students and other allied health professionals, to maintain a positive working relationship across all professional boundaries. All band 7’s will annually appraise junior band 5 and band 6 radiographers .
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.
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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

Please refer the Job description for details