National Radiotherapy Consent Form Advisor

The RCR is looking to recruit a Consent Form Advisor to take forward the RCR’s award winning radiotherapy consent project in 2025/2026 and in particular to lead on the review and update of the current forms.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will encounter cross-organisational collaboration, as we work with various specialty groups, as well as patient representatives, to ensure all existing and new consent forms adequately meet the needs of both patients and oncologists.   

For more information on this role, please contact [email protected]

The deadline for applications is Friday 15th August 2025, 5pm.  

The Consent Form Advisor (CFA) will sit on the Clinical Oncology Professional Practice Board (CO PPB) and will assist with all aspects of the Board’s work but will have particular responsibility for providing advice and input on the RCR’s radiotherapy consent form.  

The CFA will also attend Radiotherapy Consent Form Steering Group meetings and may be required to deputise for the Medical Director of Professional Practice, Clinical Oncology Faculty (MDPP-CO) and chair these meetings in the MDPP’s absence. 

The CFA will oversee the work led by RCR Consent Form Clinical Fellows.  

The principal duties of the CFA will be to:  

• Develop an updated glossary to ensure consistency of language across the forms, as well as to enhance readability and inclusivity.  
• Oversee the work of ensuring the forms are up-to-date with the latest research and clinical practice.  
• Provide support and advice to the RCR Consent Form Clinical Fellows throughout the review process.  
• Provide oversight and scrutiny of proofreading and quality control of the forms prior to publication as required.  
• Provide advice on queries received on the consent forms via the guidance inbox 

Appointed members must be Fellows of the Faculty of Clinical Oncology resident in the UK and in active clinical practice at the time of their appointment. Appointed members serve for terms of three years. Their appointment may be extended for one further term of up to three years by exception and by the agreement of the Chair. 

CO PPB members are bound by the Code of Conduct and will be required to declare any conflicts in accordance with the conflicts of interest policy. 

In order to fulfil this role, the individual will be expected to demonstrate: 

• A detailed understanding of, interest and experience in, the patient consent process and the specific aspects of consent for radiotherapy treatment 
• The ability to transfer this knowledge and experience into practical tools (consent forms) for use by radiotherapy departments in the UK 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the capacity to support and influence others and to liaise effectively with site-specialty groups as well as Officers and staff at the RCR 

The CFA is expected to attend the three meetings of the CO PPB held each year either in person or via Microsoft Teams, and contribute to discussions as appropriate. They will also be expected to provide a regular update report on the radiotherapy consent form project. 

The time commitment for each meeting is 2 hours and the time required for reading of papers and preparation. Travelling time will also need to be factored in for in person meetings. 

The first meeting of the CO PPB that the post-holder will join is to take place remotely on Thursday 4 December 2025. If you are applying for the above position, please reserve this date in your diary. 

The CFA will also be expected to attend the Radiotherapy Consent Form Steering Group meetings, occurring 1 – 3 times a year.  

The rest of the role involves oversight of the radiotherapy consent form review process and supporting the RCR Consent Form Clinical Fellows in their role leading on the update and review of the forms.  

The role will require an average time commitment of 2-4 days per month. However, as this is a project-based role it is expected that the time commitment will fluctuate throughout the year with heavier workloads in some months than other.   

The majority of the work will be undertaken informally and remotely.  

It is expected that the appointee will liaise closely with the MDPP-CO to ensure the activities are not over-burdensome.  

There may be occasions when the CFA is asked to attend specific events, meetings or conferences on behalf of the Faculty e.g. with other stakeholders. Participation in such events will be discussed and agreed in advance with the MDPP-CO, and will amount to no more than a few days per year. 

This is a voluntary role where the majority of work will be undertaken remotely. Where required, the RCR will meet the travel expenses incurred by the CFA in travelling to the RCR and attending events as described above, in accordance with the RCR travel and expenses policy. 

The CFA shall maintain confidentiality and information security in line with the RCR data protection policies. 

The CFA may from time to time be provided with documents at various stages of development prior to their formal approval and publication, which may need to be kept confidential. The CFA shall not disclose any confidential information to an outside person or organisation. 

The CFA will not express any opinion or make any statement publicly or to the media that is held out to be a view from the RCR without first consulting and agreeing the approach with the Vice President of their Faculty. 

Copyright and intellectual property 

The RCR will hold the intellectual property and copyright of any documents or publications produced by the individual in their capacity as a CFA. The CFA will be required to assign these rights to the RCR. 

Applications and appointment process 

If you are interested in applying for the role of the CFA, please email a short CV and brief statement (no more than 500 words) outlining any experience that is relevant to the role and your reasons for applying to Governance Assistant.  

Applications will be ranked against the person specification by a selection panel comprising the CO Medical Director Professional Practice, the CO Vice President and one elected member of Council and/or CO Faculty Board. It will be ensured that no member of the selection panel has a conflict of interest with any applicant. 

The successful applicant will be asked to complete and return a declaration of interests form.