University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year.
The normal department working hours include 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Friday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.
Job responsibilities
Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
1. To deliver radiotherapy treatment using available equipment, under the supervision of Band 6 Radiographers.
2. To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately and maintain written records.
3. To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during their radiotherapy.
4. To maintain all treatment records to department standards.
What we're looking for
Enthusiastic individuals with:
* A Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers.
* State Registration with the HCPC.
* Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
* Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment.
* Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
* Ability to work as a team member.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
* Be able to take instruction/directions and work within the confines of the role.
Qualifications / training required
* Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers.
* State Registration with the HCPC.
* Further study/training courses.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
* Evidence of team working.
* Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment.
Aptitudes and skills required
* Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
* Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
* Ability to work as a team member.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to undertake further training.
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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