University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking radiographer to join our radiotherapy team. You will be an experienced therapeutic radiographer with excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills ready to help run a busy treatment unit in a friendly, modern radiotherapy department
This role involves the day to day management of the radiotherapy patient workload and leading a team of radiographers on one of our new linear accelerators at our main site at the General or at our satellite centre in Basingstoke. Other areas of rotational work include pre-treatment, DXR and in our new Brachytherapy suite.A wealth of additional opportunities are available in the following areas TBI and SABR providing safe, state-of-the-art patient centred care for our patients. We are also a regional sarcoma centre, a tertiary referral centre for Neuro-oncology (delivering SRS/T) and our main site is also the only centre in the country delivering Intra operative Radiotherapy (IOERT) for Pancreatic and GI tumours.We are the first centre in the UK to have Exactrac Dynamic in clinical use on 3 of our 7 Linacs providing sub-millimetre correction through stereoscopic imaging with 6 degrees of freedom correction. Our other linacs and our 3 CTs (1 with 4DCT acquisition) have Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking.
About us
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.
As one of England's premier acute teaching Trusts, we're dedicated to nurturing your career ambitions through exceptional learning and development opportunities. University Hospital Southampton (UHS) proudly holds a 'Good' rating from the CQC. In the most recent national NHS Staff Survey, we ranked among the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and recommendations from our staff as a workplace and care provider.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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 WILLL DO
To lead the delivery of radiotherapy treatment.To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately.
To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during their radiotherapy.WHAT WERE 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 lead the team and 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
* Patient First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
* Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers.
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management.Application and InterviewX
Desirable
* Higher degree / Diploma in Management.
* Project management/educational experience
* Understanding of wider Radiotherapy agenda e.g. Radiotherapy specialised commissioning and service specifications
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
* Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment. Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy technique
* Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member.
* Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual
* Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Desirable
* Experience and practice with the latest technological advances.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
* Highly organised
* Ability to lead team
* Ability to manage a unit and manage unplanned breakdown
* Excellent communication skills, (verbal and written) essential.
* Ability to communicate with wide range of people Diplomatic
* Excellent Time management skills
* Computer literate
* Shows initiative, caring and reliable.
* Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
* Evidence of some teaching / training/ presentation skills
* Evidence of multi-disciplinary practice.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA
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