Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated operational manager looking for a new challenge? If so, we want to hear from you!
TheKent Oncology Centreis a leading radiotherapy service delivered at our Canterbury and Maidstone sites. All Radiotherapy patients require a planning CT and personalised computerised plan prior to treatment delivery. The Radiotherapy treatment planning team provides comprehensive planning services including CT at both sites, produced on dedicated CT scanners and state-of-the-art treatment planning software. We utilise a variety of in house and commercial software to schedule and monitor patient workflow through the service and we are currently in the process of moving to a paperless system of work.
What We Offer:
• Flexible Working:We are open to flexible working arrangements to support the service's operational hours.
• Leadership Development:We encourage and support your professional growth through postgraduate training and role extension opportunities, including access to Trust-established leadership development programs.
• Innovative Environment:Be part of exciting changes within Radiotherapy at the Kent Oncology Centre, including the procurement of AI technologies and other technologies to improve efficiency and quality of care across the patient pathway.
As theRadiotherapy Planning / CT Operations manager, you will lead the day-to-day management of the CT, Planning and pathway navigation sections across the Centre, spending time at both Canterbury and Maidstone sites. You will ensure effective processes, procedures and communication are in place to monitor and track performance. Your responsibilities will include:
• Effectively manage the department to deliver an efficient high-quality service to meet national standards.
• Collaborating as an active member of the Cancer Performance team to ensure cancer targets are met.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of our service as we move towards a paperless working.
Qualifications:
• Significant experience in a management role, to include people management and operational experience.
• Experience as an effective team leader, demonstrating leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Significant experience of working in partnership with other external agencies to develop, implement and evaluate policy and strategy including managing change.
Join us in shaping the future of radiotherapy at one of the largest centres in the region. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and grow with us, we would love to hear from you!
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
This advert closes on Friday 25 Apr 2025