Radiotherapy Operational Manager with a specialism in Development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operational Manager 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 want you to achieve and grow your potential.
As a MacMillan adopted department, you will have access to a wide range of support for both patients and opportunities for your own continuous professional development.
Some routine working at our satellite site at East Surrey Hospital will be required to cover the general operational management rota.
We look forward to meeting with you should you feel that you would like to become part of our Royal Surrey Cancer Centre team.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide managerial leadership for the radiography teams. You will be responsible for the operational processes of the radiotherapy service within the defined resources and establish key working relationships with the other Managing Radiographers and the Lead Clinician for Radiotherapy, Consultant Clinical Oncologists, Radiotherapy Physics Staff and Technical Staff as well as the key members of the wider cancer centre.
The post holder will maintain the highest professional and technical standards of radiotherapy and maintain their clinical expertise by working clinically within the stereotactic field. The post holder will provide expertise in the stereotactic and adaptive fields, to ensure a robust and high quality patient pathway is provided from referral to discharge. A key role will be to develop, introduce and facilitate new techniques, ensuring teaching and training programmes are implemented within defined timescales.
Job responsibilities
This role serves to work within the existing operational radiotherapy management team, leading the operational management of the radiotherapy department with a particular responsibility of overseeing development and management of new services and developments (including stereotactic and adaptive) within the radiotherapy department. This is a key post within the department, having responsibility for the effective management of the operational service. The post holder is responsible for managing efficient and timely patient pathways within the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre. A key function of this role will be supporting the development of the stereotactic and adaptive radiotherapy services, integrating them with the wider cancer centre on all geographical sites. The post holder will work closely with the clinicians and supportive staff to ensure patients receive high quality care. They will ensure that the specialist commissioned service is maintained, following the national guidelines of preparation, delivery and data collection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC Registration
* BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T)
* Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education
* Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
* SoR Advanced Practitioner Registration
* MSc in relevant subject or evidence of working towards
Knowledge and Experience
* Significant demonstrable post qualification experience in therapeutic radiography
* Advanced all round knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
* Advanced use of computerised department record and verify systems
* Experience of delivering service improvements or other major projects
* Experience in managing people
* Experience in managing projects
* Experience of collaborating with other staff-groups outside of Radiotherapy
* Experience in managing budgets
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.
£55,877 to £62,626 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS
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