Job summary Therapy Radiographer Band 6 - Specialist Practitioner 37.5 hrs (Permanent) Applications are invited from experienced radiographers to join our dynamic team here at Torbay Oncology Centre. You will be HCPC registered. You will have a professional and practical attitude, working with confidence increasing your experience with advanced techniques and technologies. Hours of work may be flexible, and will reflect the needs of the department. The person appointed will be required to work shift patterns to cover extended working days, machine service days in addition to bank holidays Torbay is situated on the coast of South Devon, offering easy access to local beaches, the beautiful South Hams and Dartmoor. There are also good road, rail and air links to London and the North. For enquires or to arrange an informal visit please contact Linda Gordon, Clinical Oncology Services and Medical Physics Manager/Head of Profession for Therapeutic Radiography. 01803 655382, e-mail linda.gordon5nhs.net Main duties of the job To provide safe and accurate highly specialised radiotherapy planning and treatment to patients to a broad range of tumour sites. To support the team leader in the day-to-day management of patient workflow, assisting in the organisation and management of the clinical workload. This post is rotational, and competency driven across treatment delivery and treatment planning which is radiographer led. There will be a requirement to work flexibly as the service demands. About us Torbay provides cancer services to the people of South Devon, a population of approximately 320,000 which generates some 1200 new referrals per year. The department has two Elekta Versa HD matched linear accelerators, Pinnacle 3D planning system, a new dedicated wide bore CT for treatment planning with 4DCT. We have a Support and Information Radiographer, Urology Specialist Radiographer, Gynae Specialist Radiographer and Research Radiographer in post. Radiographers have also undertaken independent subscribing. Hours of work may be flexible and will reflect the needs of the department. Radiographers are required to work shift patterns to cover extended working days, machine service days in addition to bank holidays Why work with us Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 388-6845694-AHP Job locations Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5 Audit Training Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities Able to decide optimum beam arrangement given a range of (often conflicting) considerations Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use Experience in Portal Imaging and CBCT Able to manipulate patients to get them into the optimum position for treatment Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Job description Job responsibilities DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5 Audit Training Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities Able to decide optimum beam arrangement given a range of (often conflicting) considerations Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use Experience in Portal Imaging and CBCT Able to manipulate patients to get them into the optimum position for treatment Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5. HCPC Registered Desirable Specialist training in dosimetry via university modules or in house training/willingness to undergo training. Audit Training Knowledge and Experience Essential Robust general knowledge of CT anatomy Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities Able to decide optimum beam arrangement given a range of (often conflicting) considerations. Able to communicate complex condition/treatment related information requiring empathy, sensitivity and reassurance (to patients and carers) IT competent Good organisation and time management skills Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system and ISO9001:2015 Knowledge and application of the regulations related to obtaining informed consent Experience with IGRT and Use of IMRT and IGRT Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required. Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use Desirable Virtual simulation Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5. HCPC Registered Desirable Specialist training in dosimetry via university modules or in house training/willingness to undergo training. Audit Training Knowledge and Experience Essential Robust general knowledge of CT anatomy Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities Able to decide optimum beam arrangement given a range of (often conflicting) considerations. Able to communicate complex condition/treatment related information requiring empathy, sensitivity and reassurance (to patients and carers) IT competent Good organisation and time management skills Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system and ISO9001:2015 Knowledge and application of the regulations related to obtaining informed consent Experience with IGRT and Use of IMRT and IGRT Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required. Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use Desirable Virtual simulation 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)