We are a networked, paperless, Varian department. We have a managed service contract securing a fleet of five Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, two CT simulators, a Bravos brachytherapy unit and Xstrahl superficial unit. Our dosimetry planning is radiographer-led, predominately using VMAT and IMRT. We also have an established SABR service and an expanding on treatment review team including a radiographer led late effects review service. We have SGRT (Align RT) on all of our Linacs and on CT (SimRT); this puts us at the forefront of radiotherapy.
We are looking for therapeutic radiographers who would like to work in Dosimetry, CT or treatment. Please specify on your application which area you are interested in. We welcome applications from experienced therapeutic radiographers with excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills, who are keen to play a role in keeping our service at the forefront of modern radiotherapy. We understand the importance of radiographer advancement and will support you with your personal development.
Main duties of the job
You will work a four-day week with a day off during the week, working early and late shifts between 07:00 - 20:00hrs. You will be expected to work some Saturdays, bank holidays and on-call duties at the weekends. We support flexible working and welcome applications from applicants wishing to work part time.
If this sounds like the job for you and you would like some further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Anne-Louise.Ford@nnuh.nhs.uk (Pre Treatment) or Joannee.thomas@nnuh.nhs.uk (Treatment). Alternatively contact Anne-Louise on 01603 288769 or Jo on 01603 646736.
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
* To supervise and deliver with a high level of skill and accuracy, radiotherapy treatments using external beam radiation and/or sealed sources.
* To supervise and undertake the planning of patients treatments, alongside clinicians and other team members.
* To supervise and be actively involved in the pre/post planning processes, including treatment course scheduling, calculations for treatment dose and programming of the treatment plan using computer systems.
* To supervise and actively undertake QA procedures within the department.
* To provide patients and carers with verbal and written advice specific to their needs.
* Assess the patients holistic needs ensuring their suitability for radiotherapy planning or treatment, giving the appropriate advice and communicating with other members of the multi-disciplinary team if necessary.
* To ensure that accurate statistics and records are maintained, in line with the policies of the Department.
* To communicate and co-ordinate with the multi-disciplinary team involved in the patients cancer journey.
* To deputise, where necessary for the Superintendent Radiographer.
* To liaise with all other Departments concerned with the patients management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Therapy) or BSc (Hons) Degree in Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology or equivalent degree.
* Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience
* Significant clinical experience postgrad including current and continuous service at clinical Senior Radiographer level.
Skills
* Well motivated.
* Ability to co-ordinate, consolidate and motivate team.
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year, pro rata.
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