Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Radiotherapy Radiographer to join our team. The Trust is delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic, forward-thinking radiographers with a keen interest in delivering radiotherapy services and a passion for team working and service development. We have a fantastic team approach, and love to develop all of our staff and will give the opportunity to rotate through all areas of our department including Treatment, Pre Treatment, Brachytherapy and Review. We want you to achieve and grow your potential as a Radiographer. Our main site is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford and our satellite centre at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. Guildford gives easy access to the beautiful North & South Downs, is an hour from the coast and has great transport links to the surrounding counties of Berkshire, Hampshire and Sussex. The city offers cultural diversity, is home to the University of Surrey and it is great place to reside and explore. Main duties of the job St Luke's Cancer Centre is focused on providing excellent patient pathways and patient-centred care. We strive to continuously evolve to reflect the technical advances within Radiotherapy. To that end, we have recently announced the replacement of two of our Varian TrueBeams with a Varian ETHOS and a Varian Halcyon at our satellite centre. These units will be the first in the NHS for in-bore SGRT and we are scheduled to be the first Centre to implement Hypersight later this year. Surface guided radiotherapy system installation will further improve the accuracy of treatment and present the opportunity for tattoo-less radiotherapy. Once installed, our patients will benefit from access to two ETHOS units, one Halcyon and four TrueBeams across our two radiotherapy centres. We have three planning CT scanners, an exceptional Brachytherapy service which provides HDR, LDR and Papillon kV contact treatment; as well as an Xstrahl superficial machine. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum pro rata for part time INC HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-AGB-EMF16933 Job locations East Surrey County Hospital Redhill RH1 5RH Job description Job responsibilities As a senior radiographer you will be under the supervision of the relevant Operational Manager. You will undertake all elements of the Pre-treatment Pathway including scanning and virtual simulation and be expected to undertake duties in the Mould Room to a high standard of complexity. You will undertake all aspects of delivering External Beam Radiotherapy using complex techniques and equipment and participate in the delivery of Brachytherapy. In addition, you will be expected to perform the relevant data preparation for treating patients, attend planning meetings when appropriate and have exposure to all aspects of clinically relevant administration. The post holder will be required to work in all areas of the department and have a flexible approach to rota changes. As a key element of the role, the post holder will provide information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode. The St Lukes Radiotherapy Department is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and has a satellite service based at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. This post is based at East Surrey Hospital but will include working at both sites. Job description Job responsibilities As a senior radiographer you will be under the supervision of the relevant Operational Manager. You will undertake all elements of the Pre-treatment Pathway including scanning and virtual simulation and be expected to undertake duties in the Mould Room to a high standard of complexity. You will undertake all aspects of delivering External Beam Radiotherapy using complex techniques and equipment and participate in the delivery of Brachytherapy. In addition, you will be expected to perform the relevant data preparation for treating patients, attend planning meetings when appropriate and have exposure to all aspects of clinically relevant administration. The post holder will be required to work in all areas of the department and have a flexible approach to rota changes. As a key element of the role, the post holder will provide information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode. The St Lukes Radiotherapy Department is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and has a satellite service based at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. This post is based at East Surrey Hospital but will include working at both sites. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development HCPC Registration BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T) Desirable Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education Knowledge and Skills Essential Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in Therapy Radiography Experience of working in a radiotherapy department on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment. Use of computerised department record and verify systems Involvement in managing resources Experience of collaborating with other staff-groups Desirable Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in complex treatment techniques and processes. Understanding of radiotherapy pre-treatment activities including Virtual Simulation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development HCPC Registration BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T) Desirable Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education Knowledge and Skills Essential Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in Therapy Radiography Experience of working in a radiotherapy department on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment. Use of computerised department record and verify systems Involvement in managing resources Experience of collaborating with other staff-groups Desirable Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in complex treatment techniques and processes. Understanding of radiotherapy pre-treatment activities including Virtual Simulation 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address East Surrey County Hospital Redhill RH1 5RH Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)