Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role. Main duties of the job At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year. The normal department working hours include 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Friday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. Working for our organisation As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal. What You’ll Do To deliver radiotherapy treatment using available equipment, under the supervision of Band 6 Radiographers To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately and maintain written records To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during their radiotherapy To maintain all treatment records to department standards What We’re Looking For Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers Candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC Excellent written and verbal English language skills Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment Ability to communicate with wide range of people Ability to work as a team member Ability to work under own initiative Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role Person specification Trust Values Essential criteria Patients first Always Improving Working Together Qualifications / Training Required Essential criteria Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers State Registration with the HCPC, further study/training courses State Registration Desirable criteria Further study/training courses Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential criteria Evidence of team working. Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment Aptitudes And Skills Required Essential criteria Excellent written and verbal English language skills Ability to communicate with wide range of people. Ability to work as a team member Ability to work under own initiative Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role Good team member, shows initiative, mature, caring and reliable Good role model Good interpersonal skills Willingness to undertake further training Patience, dependability and motivation shown Be able to take instruction / directions Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations Desirable criteria Good range of life experiences and understanding or research and audits Willingness and interest in teaching/training colleagues/students