Job summary The post holder will be part of the team rotating through the pre-treatment and treatment areas of Radiotherapy. The post holder will work to support the team leaders of the highly complex treatment units, CT planning unit, brachytherapy unit or pre-treatment liaison area. Support the team leader in the day-to-day management of their assigned pre-treatment or treatment work area, assisting in the organisation and management of the clinical workload. The post holder will be required to undertake and manage all aspects of the workload as part of the team and be responsible, under their scope of practice, for the planning, treatment and care of patients undergoing Radiotherapy. Provide daily supervision and training to students and visitors Additionally the post holder works closely with Radiotherapy Physicists, Technicians, Oncologists, Dieticians, Speech Therapists, Nurses, Admin staff ,other Radiographers and other professional groups to provide a thorough, efficient service encompassing all aspects of accurate Radiotherapy treatment delivery and patient care. Will actively participate in clinical trials and in house research. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job Provide safe and accurate specialist technical service delivering therapeutic ionising radiation, while maintaining a high duty of care to all patients undergoing Radiotherapy Demonstrate effective patient management encompassing all patients' needs, using specialist knowledge of treatment side effects, skin reactions and their management. Maintain specialist knowledge of ARIA to enable autonomous registration, review and decision making on patients Electronic Portal Images used to verify the patient position. Maintain a specialist knowledge of ARIA requiring the individual to input, and be a final check for patient data and plan parameters to be used for Radiotherapy treatment. To communicate and participate with the multi-disciplinary team involved in patient care and service delivery. Ensure all new patients receive departmental information and documentation on radiotherapy prior to treatment e.g. consent and pre-treatment review. Maintain specialist knowledge of pre-treatment procedures to provide safe and accurate pre-treatment planning service, ensuring a high quality of care to all patients. May participate in HDR preparation and delivery. Provide a supportive and confidential environment for patients, carers and junior staff. Provide daily support for terminally ill and very distressed patients, of all ages, and their relatives. Participate in departmental on-call service. Work flexible hours, participate in Bank holiday working. and work overtime as required. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 216-AM-M6706719 Job locations Derriford Radiotherapy Department, Level 2, Oncology Department. Plymouth PL6 8DH Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Treatment Section 1. To provide a safe and accurate specialist technical service delivering therapeutic ionising radiation, while maintaining a high duty of care to all patients undergoing Radiotherapy. 2. To support the team leader in the organisation of the patient workload and the keeping of accurate documentation. 3. Demonstrate ability to resolve treatment issues with problem solving skills and effective decision-making. 4. Undertake specialised calculations and complex planning data relating to patients treatment delivery. 5. To maintain a specialist knowledge of ARIA (the computerised system for treatment delivery and image management of patients.) 6. To demonstrate effective critical thinking to determine efficacy of treatment prescription, planned and non- planned treatments and departmental procedures. 7. Must maintain a high level of concentration at all times to deliver highly complex treatments with minimal tolerances. 8. To enter completed data onto the patients treatment sheet allowing correct transfer of treatment history into the patients hospital notes. For a full list of roles and duties please attached Job Description. Any queries regarding this post please use the contact details supplied. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Treatment Section 1. To provide a safe and accurate specialist technical service delivering therapeutic ionising radiation, while maintaining a high duty of care to all patients undergoing Radiotherapy. 2. To support the team leader in the organisation of the patient workload and the keeping of accurate documentation. 3. Demonstrate ability to resolve treatment issues with problem solving skills and effective decision-making. 4. Undertake specialised calculations and complex planning data relating to patients treatment delivery. 5. To maintain a specialist knowledge of ARIA (the computerised system for treatment delivery and image management of patients.) 6. To demonstrate effective critical thinking to determine efficacy of treatment prescription, planned and non- planned treatments and departmental procedures. 7. Must maintain a high level of concentration at all times to deliver highly complex treatments with minimal tolerances. 8. To enter completed data onto the patients treatment sheet allowing correct transfer of treatment history into the patients hospital notes. For a full list of roles and duties please attached Job Description. Any queries regarding this post please use the contact details supplied. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a qualified radiographer to masters level or equivalent.f radiotherapy including pre-treatment and Planning. Proven knowledge of treatment delivery. Proven knowledge and understanding of the computer system used to deliver the treatment and record the patient's history Proven knowledge of Cancer Pathology and disease patterns. Desirable Demonstrable experience with Varian Equipment and ARIA Qualifications Essential Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) HCPC Registration Radiographer CPD Aptitude & Abilities Essential Must have very good level of English language skills both written and verbal. Overseas candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate in English to the required standard for the profession, equivalent to IELTS Level 7 with no element below 6.5. Ability to communicate complex information across professional boundaries (i.e. when resolving complex treatment issues concerning patient set-up, patient reactions, patient documentation, patient radiation dose prescription or changes required to achieve accurate patient treatment.) High level of concentration needed, must be able to concentrate when subject to unpredictable working patterns, whilst delivering highly complex and potentially damaging radiation treatment. (Interruptions by clinical staff or patients with requests or problems whilst treating another patient) Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time when performing highly complex calculations, inputting patient treatment data into the treatment computer system, and when undertaking the final data check prior to the commencement of the patient's radiation treatment. Desirable Ability to teach and educate other professional staff. Required to use computer systems and VDU equipment .use excel, word etc. to produce documents and spreadsheets for audit. Be able to extract the information and produce a post audit report. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a qualified radiographer to masters level or equivalent.f radiotherapy including pre-treatment and Planning. Proven knowledge of treatment delivery. Proven knowledge and understanding of the computer system used to deliver the treatment and record the patient's history Proven knowledge of Cancer Pathology and disease patterns. Desirable Demonstrable experience with Varian Equipment and ARIA Qualifications Essential Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) HCPC Registration Radiographer CPD Aptitude & Abilities Essential Must have very good level of English language skills both written and verbal. Overseas candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate in English to the required standard for the profession, equivalent to IELTS Level 7 with no element below 6.5. Ability to communicate complex information across professional boundaries (i.e. when resolving complex treatment issues concerning patient set-up, patient reactions, patient documentation, patient radiation dose prescription or changes required to achieve accurate patient treatment.) High level of concentration needed, must be able to concentrate when subject to unpredictable working patterns, whilst delivering highly complex and potentially damaging radiation treatment. (Interruptions by clinical staff or patients with requests or problems whilst treating another patient) Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time when performing highly complex calculations, inputting patient treatment data into the treatment computer system, and when undertaking the final data check prior to the commencement of the patient's radiation treatment. Desirable Ability to teach and educate other professional staff. Required to use computer systems and VDU equipment .use excel, word etc. to produce documents and spreadsheets for audit. Be able to extract the information and produce a post audit report. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address Derriford Radiotherapy Department, Level 2, Oncology Department. Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)