Are you a dedicated and skilled radiographer looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Kent Oncology Centre at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust invites you to join our team as a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer.
At Kent Oncology Centre, we operate as one team across our two sites at Maidstone and Canterbury.
We are equipped with nine linacs, including six Truebeams, two Halcyons, and one Varian IX. HDR is delivered at Maidstone, with treatment radiographers rotating through the service. Consultant Palliative Radiographers and MacMillan specialists support the teams on both sites.
As a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer, you will play a pivotal role in our multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality radiotherapy treatment including SABR, DIBH, VMAT, and IGRT.
The post will be linked to a professional development package to assist the post holder in progressing through a career pathway.
Our Practice Educators are here to support your development.
The post is based at our Canterbury site.
Main duties of the job
1. Lead a team of radiotherapists on the treatment units, ensuring all activities are performed according to trust and department policy within a quality environment.
2. Undertake radiotherapy treatment using ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer, with both curative and palliative intent.
3. Plan and organise daily work and some complex activities or programmes for an area of practice, some of which may be ongoing.
4. Manage own and other staff's time within the defined area.
5. Adapt practice according to planning and organisational management for better service delivery.
6. Ensure policy implementation within the geographical and professional workplace.
7. Facilitate attendance at disease-oriented group meetings.
8. Inform the Clinical Specialist or Services Manager of any problems affecting departmental operations. Report equipment variances and organise regular servicing.
9. Ensure working practices facilitate an efficient and safe working environment.
10. Undertake image evaluation and approval.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With over 8,000 staff, we proudly offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. It offers planned care, with two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services, and consultation/treatment rooms.
We are committed to flexible working arrangements. Whether adjusting hours or exploring other flexible options, we aim to accommodate your needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: at least 27 days of annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rata), NHS Pension Scheme membership with 20.6% employer contribution, life assurance, Blue Light card eligibility, and more. Additional benefits are detailed in our benefits documents.
Job responsibilities
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Please note, appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, including checks against vulnerable adults and children. All successful applicants will complete our corporate trust induction once a start date is agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
* Registerable with HCPC
* Further education for specialist area
* Accredited academic development
Experience/Knowledge
* Experience working in a clinical environment
* Substantial experience as a clinical Therapeutic Radiographer
* Previous supervisory experience
* Ability to treat patients in a timely manner
* Experience with computerised treatment equipment
* Knowledge of pre-treatment processes
* Ability to lead a team
* Operate autonomously as a practitioner
Skills
* Analytical and decision-making skills
* Time management for self and others
* Training and teaching abilities
* Organisational skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Delegation skills
* Recognition of evidence-based practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check at the Enhanced level is required, including checks against vulnerable adults and children.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata.
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