Radiotherapy Operational Manager – Brachytherapy
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operational Manager to join our team. The Trust is delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic, forward-thinking radiographers with a keen interest in delivering radiotherapy services and a passion for team working and service development. We have a fantastic team approach and love to develop all of our staff and want you to achieve and grow your potential.
The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is focused on providing excellent patient pathways and patient-centred care. We strive to continuously evolve to reflect the technical advances within Radiotherapy. To that end, we have recently completed the replacement of two of our Varian TrueBeams with a Varian ETHOS and a Varian Halcyon at our satellite centre. These units are the first in the NHS for in-bore SGRT, and we are scheduled to be the first Centre to implement Hypersight later this year. Surface guided radiotherapy system installation will further improve the accuracy of treatment and present the opportunity for tattoo-less radiotherapy. Our patients benefit from access to two ETHOS units, one Halcyon and four TrueBeams across our two radiotherapy centres.
We have three planning CT scanners and an exceptional Brachytherapy service which provides HDR, LDR and Papillon kV contact treatment, as well as an Xstrahl superficial machine.
Main Duties of the Job
Key to this role will be supporting the development of treatment services (External beam and Brachytherapy), integrating them with the wider cancer centre on all geographical sites. Expert leadership and professionalism will be required to drive and support these radiotherapy services. You will work closely with the Lead Radiographers, clinicians, and support staff to ensure that patients receive high-quality care. You will ensure that the specialist commissioned service is maintained, following the national guidelines of preparation, delivery, and data collection.
About Us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to support work within the existing operational radiotherapy management team, leading the operational management of the radiotherapy department. This is a key post within the department, having responsibility for the effective management of the operational service. The post holder is responsible for managing efficient and timely patient pathways within the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre. In addition, this key post will have the responsibility for overseeing the development and management of external beam and brachytherapy treatment services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
* HCPC Registration
* BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T)
* Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education
* SoR Advanced Practitioner Registration
* MSc in relevant subject or evidence of working towards
Knowledge and Skills
* Significant demonstrable post qualification experience in therapy radiography
* Advanced use of computerised department record and verify systems
* Experience of delivering service improvements or other major projects
* Advanced knowledge of brachytherapy techniques
* Experience in managing people
* Experience in managing projects
* Experience of collaborating with other staff groups outside of Radiotherapy
* Experience in managing budgets
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£52,963 to £59,360 a year per annum pro rata for part-time INC HCAS
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