Job summary
We
currently have a great opportunity for a suitably experienced and ambitious
radiographer to manage the pre-treatment area of our busy radiotherapy
department and also contributes to the overall running of the service.
This
role is perfect for you if:
·
you want to
maintain your clinical planning skills, ensuring the team meet the high
standards we expect
·
you want to
influence the progressive development of the service
·
you want to work
with brand new equipment
·
you have a drive
to improve practice by audits and research
·
you want to
combine the above with a step into a management / leadership role
·
want to or be able
to undertake staff appraisals and staff management
·
you want to
develop yourself in a supportive and friendly environment
Main duties of the job
This post provides clinical workload,
supervision and professional leadership for the pre-treatment radiotherapy team
and is responsible for several staff appraisals. The post also contributes to
the general running of the radiotherapy service.
We
would love to hear from you if you have:
·
significant
experience in the use of CT and virtual simulation
·
Likely experience
of contrast administration and cannulation
·
a track record of
successfully leading a team within an NHS environment
·
evidence of
Masters level post-graduate education in your portfolio
·
high standards of
patient care and technical excellence, with demonstrable problem-solving skills
·
motivation to
improving radiotherapy practice through innovation and team working
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
·
Responsible for the daily co-ordination
and management of the radiotherapy pre-treatment area, to ensure the timely and
appropriate planning of patients. To act in a clinical supervisory and
management role to ensure optimum patient care.
·
Act as expert practitioner in treatment
planning, providing specialist technical support on a range of treatment
techniques and equipment to the pre-treatment team and providing guidance and
technical expertise to Oncologists, Clinical Scientists, Technicians and
representatives from manufacturers and external contractors on all aspects of
the pre-treatment planning process.
·
Contribute
to the overall management of the radiotherapy service, as part of the
Superintendent team, by undertaking key HR management functions such as
attendance management, appraisals, recruitment and selection and contributing
to the strategic aims of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
·
Responsible for the daily co-ordination
and management of the radiotherapy pre-treatment area, to ensure the timely and
appropriate planning of patients. To act in a clinical supervisory and
management role to ensure optimum patient care.
·
Act as expert practitioner in treatment
planning, providing specialist technical support on a range of treatment
techniques and equipment to the pre-treatment team and providing guidance and
technical expertise to Oncologists, Clinical Scientists, Technicians and
representatives from manufacturers and external contractors on all aspects of
the pre-treatment planning process.
·
Contribute
to the overall management of the radiotherapy service, as part of the
Superintendent team, by undertaking key HR management functions such as
attendance management, appraisals, recruitment and selection and contributing
to the strategic aims of the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within radiotherapy pre-treatment, utilising a range of modern radiotherapy techniques
- Significant previous experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of staff management
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Proven track record in service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- MSc in relevant subject
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of advanced technical expertise and knowledge of radiotherapy pre-treatment imaging technology and techniques
- Up to date knowledge of current advances in radiotherapy technology & techniques
- Evidence of continuing professional development & portfolio
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and influence others
- Demonstrable organisational skills
- Advanced IT skills (both Microsoft Office and radiotherapy specific systems)
- Excellent written and public speaking/presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills, dealing with patient complaints or staff performance/conduct issues
- Proven management skills
- Ability to manage own time and schedule the time of others
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to teach & train others in the use of radiotherapy equipment or technique
- Ability to make decisions, recognising when further authority is required
- Strong customer service skills.
- Collection and analysis of statistical information relevant to work area
- Knowledge of wider cancer agenda
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, maintaining a clam and professional attitude
- Be fit and able to assist in frequently lifting & moving patients, heavy equipment and accessories
- High level of hand-eye co-ordination to ensure precise patient handling and immobilization for accurate treatment positioning
- Able to see in semi-darkness and artificial lighting conditions, with frequent VDU usage
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within radiotherapy pre-treatment, utilising a range of modern radiotherapy techniques
- Significant previous experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of staff management
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Proven track record in service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- MSc in relevant subject
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of advanced technical expertise and knowledge of radiotherapy pre-treatment imaging technology and techniques
- Up to date knowledge of current advances in radiotherapy technology & techniques
- Evidence of continuing professional development & portfolio
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and influence others
- Demonstrable organisational skills
- Advanced IT skills (both Microsoft Office and radiotherapy specific systems)
- Excellent written and public speaking/presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills, dealing with patient complaints or staff performance/conduct issues
- Proven management skills
- Ability to manage own time and schedule the time of others
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to teach & train others in the use of radiotherapy equipment or technique
- Ability to make decisions, recognising when further authority is required
- Strong customer service skills.
- Collection and analysis of statistical information relevant to work area
- Knowledge of wider cancer agenda
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, maintaining a clam and professional attitude
- Be fit and able to assist in frequently lifting & moving patients, heavy equipment and accessories
- High level of hand-eye co-ordination to ensure precise patient handling and immobilization for accurate treatment positioning
- Able to see in semi-darkness and artificial lighting conditions, with frequent VDU usage
Additional information
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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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