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Job Summary
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We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to join our dedicated Radiotherapy Team at Plymouth Oncology Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert patient care in a fast-paced and patient-focused environment.
The post holder will be a clinical treatment team leader possessing demonstrable clinical expertise and will be directly responsible for the daily organisation of a busy Linear Accelerator with a varied and highly complex workload. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring highly accurate and consistent standards in the treatment delivery and the management of associated side effects of patients with a cancer diagnosis.
Additionally, the post holder works closely with a multi-disciplinary team including Radiotherapy Physicists, Technicians, pre-treatment Radiographers, Oncologists and other professional groups to provide a thorough, efficient service encompassing all aspects of accurate Radiotherapy treatment delivery and patient care.
The post holder provides specialist clinical training and supervision of junior staff, new staff, students and other health professionals within their area of accountability.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
1. To lead a busy Linear Accelerator with a varied treatment workload using effective clinical and personnel management skills and strategies.
2. To provide safe and accurate specialist technical service delivering therapeutic ionising radiation, while maintaining a high duty of care to all patients undergoing Radiotherapy.
3. Demonstrate ability to resolve complex treatment issues with problem solving skills and effective autonomous decision-making.
4. To communicate and participate with the multi-disciplinary team involved in patient care and service delivery.
5. Be able to proactively implement and effectively manage change.
6. Demonstrate a good understanding of the IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations to ensure safe compliance with National Standard.
7. Provide effective leadership to ensure smooth running of the treatment unit taking into account the needs of the patient, staff and service.
8. To set and maintain quality standards for work undertaken on the treatment unit.
9. Must organise personnel and daily clinical sessions demonstrating effective time management and managerial strategies using available resources to manage fluctuations in demand.
About Us
At Plymouth Oncology Centre we value our staff group and appreciate that valued staff work better as a team and are intrinsically motivated to deliver the best quality care and treatment for our patients.
We welcome applications from enthusiastic and highly dedicated therapeutic radiographers who would like to develop their knowledge, care and skills in a forward thinking and technically advancing department.
We focus on giving our patients the best outcomes of care and an excellent experience whilst in our hospital which is supported by our high patient satisfaction feedback. By joining the team you will benefit from working alongside a friendly, well organised staff group.
We offer a diverse patient workload including Total Body Irradiation, DIBH, Gynaecological Brachytherapy, Cranial SRS/T and lung SABR and SABR oligomets providing plenty of learning and development opportunities for all staff members.
We are currently undertaking our machine replacement program whereby our current linacs will be replaced by 2 state of the art TrueBeam linear accelerators and a TrueBeam Edge to facilitate SRS/T procedures. All new machines will be equipped with SGRT technology.
We are also having a brachytherapy suite built with theatre facilities to enhance the pathway for our patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and are seeking an opportunity to gain further experience or to take the next step in your radiotherapy career, we would love to hear from you!
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-AJ-M6980839-A
Job locations
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. Deliver high-quality radiotherapy treatment with precision and accuracy.
2. Operate and maintain radiotherapy equipment in accordance with clinical protocols.
3. Provide professional, compassionate care and support to patients undergoing treatment.
4. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including oncologists, physicists, and nursing staff.
5. Ensure compliance with all safety guidelines, quality assurance measures, and regulatory requirements.
6. Contribute to service development, training, and mentoring of junior staff.
7. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
8. Adopting a patient-centered care approach, prioritizing the needs, preferences, and values of patients in every aspect of their treatment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or demonstrable equivalent
* Current HCPC Registration
* Demonstrable and robust evidence of a commitment to CPD
Desirable
* PGCE or equivalent in training
* Proven evidence of MSc learning
Knowledge and experience Essential
* Specialist proven knowledge of cancer pathology and disease patterns.
* Demonstrable experience of leadership or staff management.
* An active awareness of relevant legislation, national cancer standards, professional guidelines and trust policies. (IRR IR(ME)R ISO9001:2000)
* Specialised proven knowledge of treatment area, including potential radiation risks, acute treatment side effects and their effective management
* Demonstrable experience of managing teams successfully
Desirable
* Proven evidence of project management
* Proven knowledge of CT and planning processes and methodologies
Aptitude and Ability Essential
* Possess a high level of emotional intelligence.
* High level of concentration needed, must be able to concentrate when subject to unpredictable working patterns, whilst delivering highly complex and potentially harmful radiation treatment.
* Ability to teach and educate other professional staff.
* Willingness to challenge poor standards or inappropriate behaviours of care or treatment delivery to safeguard patient well-being and treatment accuracy
* Provide evidence of reflective practice
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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