Main area Radiotherapy Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent: Posts will probably initially start at band 8a training post until completion of training period unless candidates have completed all of the required training on appointment
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 320-CDCS-3467
Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Radiotherapy Department, Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £62,215 - £72,293 Band 8a until completion of training period Salary period Yearly Closing 25/02/2025 23:59 Interview date 11/03/2025
Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer - Palliative
Band 8b
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
Applications are invited for two newly created Consultant Radiographer posts to work with palliative Radiotherapy patients within UHDB (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton).
The postholders will be expected to undertake a training programme to develop into independent consultant practitioners delivering a comprehensive radiotherapy service to palliative patients within the defined scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a comprehensive therapeutic radiographer consultant service for cancer patients requiring palliative radiotherapy, improving service delivery to patients undergoing radiotherapy, optimising the use of existing resources and developing services
* To manage his or her own complex patient caseload accepting referrals from the Consultant Clinical Oncologists or multidisciplinary team. This will involve providing clinics for the clinical assessment and review of patients that are for consideration of palliative radiotherapy
* To contour, approve and prescribe Radiotherapy in accordance with clinical protocols
* To undertake informed consent within the boundaries of department protocol
* To review patients undergoing external beam radiotherapy and advise and manage acute radiation induced toxicity
* To undertake independent or dependant prescribing or administration of medication using Trust protocols and in accordance with current legislation
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
* DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy and Oncology
* MSc in a related subject or working towards HCPC registration
* Desirable Progress towards a Doctorate level qualification Independent prescriber
Experience
* Expert knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and palliative oncology
* Extensive experience working in Radiotherapy
* Expert knowledge of regulations relating to informed consent
* Knowledge of the whole cancer patient pathway
* Experience of patient assessment and review
* Evidence of involvement in publications at national meetings
* Evidence of managing and implementing change
Supporting Information
* Excellent communicator - verbal and written
* Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
* Ability to work independently
* Experience of conflict resolution - managing patient concerns and complaints
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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