Advanced Practitioner On-Treatment Review Therapeutic Radiographer

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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 and leading within the Radiotherapy Review Team; reviewing patients during their treatment and supporting them both physically and psychologically throughout their radiotherapy journey. The post holder will be required to ensure an appropriate plan for the on‑treatment review of each patient and a mechanism of communication to the wider MDT. The post holder 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 or photon 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 and independent/supplementary prescribing if required will be supported. The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems and a Halcyon with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches.

• To work with Review Radiographers, Radiotherapy Sisters, Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses, leading as part of the review team
• To review patients 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 lead on service evaluations, audits and projects under a quality improvement framework within the scope of the Review Team
• To leave in teaching, development and appraisal of members of the Review Team
• 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

Qualifications: Proton beam therapy or photon beam therapy training relating to side effect management. Training for on‑treatment review and independent/supplementary prescribing if required will be supported.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026.

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