Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.