We believe that every Therapeutic Radiographer working for us plays a key role in improving patient experience and wellbeing, by providing the best possible care using unique skills of the profession.
We're looking for passionate and committed individuals who share our values and want to invest in continuously improving patient experience.
If you're a qualified Therapeutic Radiographer looking for a new challenge or a student due to qualify soon and you feel passionate about patient care then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We have 4 Varian Truebeam linear accelerators, two of which have Vision RT Surface Guided Radiotherapy.
Our other equipment includes Philips Big Bore CT with full Ambient Lighting Experience, Superficial X-ray Therapy HDR Brachytherapy and Eclipse external beam planning system. We operate all equipment on the Varian ARIA platform. We are a reference site for Vision RT and Philips.
As a progressive teaching centre for Student Radiotherapists, the trust has established links with Sheffield Hallam University where our educational facilities include a seminar room. The Trust actively encourages CPD and role extension with support available to pursue academic courses to further develop and enhance your skills.
To ensure the provision of an efficient high-quality service of patient care and treatment, from all areas within the Radiotherapy Treatment Suite both during normal and extended working hours and within an emergency service commitment.
Closing date of applications: 16 January 2025
Interview dates: 30 & 31 January 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc or equivalent in Radiotherapy.
* HCPC Registered as Therapeutic Radiographer.
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of demonstrable working (includes during training) in at least one Radiotherapy department.
* Core knowledge of Radiotherapy Practice.
Desirable
* Knowledge of new developments within Radiotherapy.
* Elective placement or voluntary visit to our department.
Supporting Information
Essential
* Evidence of good communication within the Radiotherapy setting.
* Awareness of IR(ME)R Regulations in Radiotherapy practice.
Desirable
* Evidence of additional contribution/commitment e.g. DofE, student ambassador etc.
* Knowledge of UHDB Vision & Values.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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