Job summary
Brachytherapy Team Leader Radiographer - B7.
Our Brachytherapy Service is growing and a as a result we want to recruit a Team Leader who will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational aspects of the treatment suites and deputise for the Brachytherapy Lead Radiographer.
We need a confident, highly motivated, forward thinking, and passionate leader who cares about the service and staff development. Having undergone significant change in the past 12 months which saw us successfully introduce programmes of work aimed at supporting our Radiographers, as a Team Leader you too can expect 1:1 additional support from our Brachytherapy Lead and additional SMT with programmes aimed at developing you to achieve your career aspirations.
Our Brachytherapy Gynaecology service has expanded over the last year, incorporating new techniques including vaginal cap needles. The recent installation of the MRI scanner within the department has opened the opportunity to expand the service even further.
You will be joining a wider team of circa 115 staff who deliver one of the highest percentages of IG-IMRT treatments in the U.K and treats a large number of SABR patients for all commissioned indications. Our breast patients are treated with SGRT, & DIBH is offered to all appropriate patients who have left sided breast cancer.We are one of two leading centres delivering radiotherapy for paediatrics in the Midlands that specialises in SGRT, intensity-modulated TBI& CSRT.
Main duties of the job
You will be a highly experienced radiographer with brachytherapy experience, be used to managing a treatment unit, and leading a team of radiographers to provide safe and accurate highly specialised radiotherapy treatment.
You will manage the brachytherapy clinical workload ensuring that all treatments and procedures are delivered safely and correctly, maintaining high standards of technical and patient care. There is a requirement to work at an advanced level promoting best practice, giving expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and the multidisciplinary team.
You will also work with the wider band 7 team on operational input into the department and staff related matters as well as providing Mentoring & Coaching to support the development of junior staff. In addition to the staff responsibilities within your area, you will also take direct responsibility for your staff 1:1's, appraisals and work programmes to support their development.
As Team leaders there is a requirement to have a flexible approach to working hours to accommodate service demands and an essential requirement to be able to cover extended day working Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 8pm. In addition, there is a requirement to work occasional bank holidays and some occasional weekend working.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join Radiotherapy at UHB and help shape the future of the brachytherapy department and its staff.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Therapeutic Radiography and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level
- or equivalent
- *Current HCPC registration Attendance of recent relevant post graduate courses and study days including assessment of undergraduates
- *Evidence of interest and commitment in working towards further professional development and qualification
Desirable
- *Evidence of relevant MSc level study
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of working clinically within Brachytherapy at a senior radiographer grade with evidence of leading and organising a team of radiographers
- *Experience in assessing and teaching radiographers and trainee radiographers
- *Experience of developing staff clinically and professionally
- *Specialist knowledge of cancer pathology and disease patterns
- *Specialist knowledge of clinical radiotherapy including potential radiation risks, acute patient side effects and their effective management
- *An active awareness of relevant legislation, national cancer standards and professional guidelines
- *Possess a high level of knowledge and expertise of radiotherapy principles and treatment techniques as well as having excellent leadership, management and communication skills.
Desirable
- *Experience of undertaking clinical audits and surveys
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Flexibility and the willingness to undertake a wide range of duties with the ability to work in all areas of the department
- *Approachable
- *Professional
- *Team worker
- *Ability to participate in extended hours and bank holiday working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Therapeutic Radiography and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level
- or equivalent
- *Current HCPC registration Attendance of recent relevant post graduate courses and study days including assessment of undergraduates
- *Evidence of interest and commitment in working towards further professional development and qualification
Desirable
- *Evidence of relevant MSc level study
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of working clinically within Brachytherapy at a senior radiographer grade with evidence of leading and organising a team of radiographers
- *Experience in assessing and teaching radiographers and trainee radiographers
- *Experience of developing staff clinically and professionally
- *Specialist knowledge of cancer pathology and disease patterns
- *Specialist knowledge of clinical radiotherapy including potential radiation risks, acute patient side effects and their effective management
- *An active awareness of relevant legislation, national cancer standards and professional guidelines
- *Possess a high level of knowledge and expertise of radiotherapy principles and treatment techniques as well as having excellent leadership, management and communication skills.
Desirable
- *Experience of undertaking clinical audits and surveys
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Flexibility and the willingness to undertake a wide range of duties with the ability to work in all areas of the department
- *Approachable
- *Professional
- *Team worker
- *Ability to participate in extended hours and bank holiday working
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.
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.
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).
