The Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC) is one of the country's leading cancer treatment facilities located in 2 purpose-built centres at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle and the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, providing radiotherapy services primarily to the population of the North East and Cumbria.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer ready to take the next step in their career and work within our large, aspirational radiotherapy service.
This post is based at the radiotherapy department at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle which is equipped with 2 matched Varian TrueBeam Linacs, a Siemens Go Open Pro CT scanner and access to a Siemens MRI for planning purposes. All patients are treated using daily IGRT and we will be installing a SGRT system later this year. The postholder will be working as part of a small team delivering high quality radiotherapy to adult patients including lung and prostate SABR.
Opportunities for post-graduate study are encouraged and supported.
* Interview date: 16th October 2024
* 37 hours, 30 minutes /week are available but applicants seeking part-time hours are welcome.
Main duties of the job
* The postholder must have specialist, extensive knowledge in the delivery of radiotherapy across a broad range of techniques and complexity and of developments within this field including VMAT, IGRT, SGRT and SABR preferably gained from working in a large, modern radiotherapy service.
* They should have good knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation and work within policies and procedures to be able to image and deliver radiotherapy treatments accurately and safely.
* The postholder will be responsible for the organisation and management of the workload within their specified clinical work area. They will participate in student and staff training.
* The post holder will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours to accommodate service demands. There may be occasional requirement to travel to Newcastle for training purposes.
Job responsibilities
* Responsible for the day to day management of the team and clinical workload within the specified clinical area, ensuring the highest quality of technical practice and patient care.
* Accountable for the direct delivery of radiotherapy within the specified clinical area.
* To implement and deliver complex radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery.
* To undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy.
* To ensure workload targets are achieved with optimal use of resources.
* To participate in and ensure staff & student training/development takes place.
* Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Up to date & in depth knowledge of modern radiotherapy equipment and systems appropriate to their area of work.
* Knowledge of quality assurance, health & safety and other relevant legislation in radiotherapy.
* Knowledge of future developments in radiotherapy/imaging.
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills, listening, verbal and non-verbal.
* Good organisational, interpersonal, negotiating, decision making and technical skills.
* Management of resources, time, people and equipment.
* IT skills.
* Ability to assess and critically evaluate radiotherapy technique and clinical practice.
* Ability to teach, train and motivate others.
* Problem solver, in depth knowledge of agreed standards of practice.
Experience
Essential
* Sufficient experience at Band 5 or above immediately prior to this application to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge.
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or equivalent in Therapy Radiography.
* State Registered Therapy Radiographer.
* Evidence of continuing professional & personal development.
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Centre for Cancer Care - North Cumbria
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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