Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a talented individual to join the treatment team as a band 5 Treatment Radiographer within the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's radiotherapy department. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual who will fit in quickly with the treatment team. We have now established our SABR treatment delivery programme andare now using SGRT on our newest linac. We also treat intra-cranial SRS as well as TBI & TLNI and brachytherapy. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge across treatment and pre-treatment pathways and you will be expected to participate in the emergency on-call rota. We actively support professional development and encourage radiographer led research and QI projects. We support flexible working arrangements and all applicants would be expected to support the working hours of the service and work across sites. Our equipment portfolio includes five TrueBeam Linacs, Siemens Open go.Pro CT scanner and Xstrahl unit; our Elekta Flexitron Brachytherapy unit is based at Hammersmith Hospital in a dedicated brachytherapy suite. We have switched the majority of our treatment planning system to the Raystation system and we are now in the final stages of implementation of our paperless patient pathways. We are about to embark on an equipment replacement programme for our two oldest linacs so this is an exciting time to join our team. Main duties of the job Maintain a level of clinical practice commensurate with departmental standards through ongoing professional development Achieve and maintain standards set for clinical and non-clinical performance Be professionally and legally accountable for own clinical practice. As an IR(ME)R operator take full responsibility for all treatment preparation and calculations, and treatments undertaken by oneself and signed off as correct; Be aware of own limitations in knowledge and be responsible for seeking advice or assistance from colleagues or Medical Physics Experts and Consultant Clinical Oncologists To work on a rotational, and on-call basis, within all preparation, planning and treatment areas within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Radiotherapy Departments. To accurately interpret treatment prescriptions and plans and patient side effects in order to treat and advise patients accordingly To work across site and in close co-operation with colleagues to maintain and improve the standardisation of procedures and techniques Be responsible for the documentation of all information necessary for the accurate treatment of patients To assist in the maintenance and checking of treatment records. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-SCCS-1797 Job locations Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential DCR(T) or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography (or equivalent) Registered with HCPC Experience Essential Experience of electronic patient management systems, and treatment and image verification systems Sound knowledge of variety of complex treatment techniques Experience in radiotherapy imaging techniques Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Understands the risks associated with radiation and the optimisation of patients treatments Knowledge and understanding of standard and non-standard complex and conformal techniques Understanding of IR(ME)R and its application Knowledge of current professional issues Experience in communicating with distressed or anxious patients/relatives Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential DCR(T) or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography (or equivalent) Registered with HCPC Experience Essential Experience of electronic patient management systems, and treatment and image verification systems Sound knowledge of variety of complex treatment techniques Experience in radiotherapy imaging techniques Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Understands the risks associated with radiation and the optimisation of patients treatments Knowledge and understanding of standard and non-standard complex and conformal techniques Understanding of IR(ME)R and its application Knowledge of current professional issues Experience in communicating with distressed or anxious patients/relatives 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)