Job summary
The postholder is expected to be able to work with very limited or no supervision clinically and to deputise for the Team Leader radiographer as appropriate in regard to the day to day management of the pre-treatment unit. They are able to make clinical decisions relating to patient condition and accuracy of treatment or planning technique although may require some support and will be expected to obtain support from senior members of staff to make decisions which may be outside of their scope of clinical knowledge.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, technically skilled and caring Therapy Radiographer to join our well established Pre-Treatment team at the University Hospital Dorset situated at Poole Hospital.
The post holder is required to possess post registration pre-treatment experience. These skills, knowledge and confidence will enable you to fulfil an active role in the planning of highly accurate radiotherapy treatments whilst delivering the highest standards of patient care. This is a fast paced and varied role, working within CT, virtual simulation and mould room.
We have two Philips Big Bore CT scanners. Mosaiq is our patient management system. Eclipse for virtual simulation, registration and planning. One of our scanners is equipped with Varian RPM 4DCT, the other has GateCT-Vision RT. There is a dedicated mould room run by the pre-treatment team, manufacturing patient specific patient immobilisation, electron end-frames, custom bolus and superficial lead cut-outs.
The department has completed a modernisation programme updating its fleet of Linacs to Varian True Beams. We have Implemented Surface Guided Radiotherapy and Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy. Are current project is to implement tattooless planning for our breast patients.
Full time staff currently work their contracted hours over 4 days and are given a rolling day off each week.
Rota: Four long days between Monday and Friday
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 15th February 2023
About us
Our radiotherapy service has a wide range of different modern techniques with a strong commitment to both patient care and staff development, including a well-developed competency and preceptor ship program to help new staff integrate into the service.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in all aspects of Pre-treatment to enable the patients to be planned in accordance with the Clinical Oncologists requirements.
To operate all Pre-treatment equipment, including virtual simulation software.
To administer contrast media in accordance with departmental and trust procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in all aspects of Pre-treatment to enable the patients to be planned in accordance with the Clinical Oncologists requirements.
To operate all Pre-treatment equipment, including virtual simulation software.
To administer contrast media in accordance with departmental and trust procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme
- HCPC Registration
- Minimum 18 months post registration experience of using sophisticated radiotherapy equipment. Treating patients using advanced techniques and competence in IGRT and IMRT technologies
Desirable
- Formal evidence of post registration study
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in using equipment associated with pre-treatment including CT scanners, virtual simulation software and clinical mark up
- Cannulation trained / experience In administering IV contrast media
- Mould Room / experience in the manufacture of immobilisation devices
- Evidence of continuing education and professional development
Desirable
- Participation in the planning of specialised techniques, ie 4DCT, vDIBH, SGRT, SABR
- Radiographer lead breast planning
- Previous demonstrable participation in research and/or audit
Skills
Essential
- Lead and motivate team members
- Be an effective communicator across the multi-disciplinary team using both written and spoken English; include being able to manage sensitive information and to deal with anxious and demanding individuals using diplomacy and persuasion.
- Able to demonstrate ability and willingness to take decisions and problem solve
Desirable
- Evidence of management capability
- Display strong organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is under pressure.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives;
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme
- HCPC Registration
- Minimum 18 months post registration experience of using sophisticated radiotherapy equipment. Treating patients using advanced techniques and competence in IGRT and IMRT technologies
Desirable
- Formal evidence of post registration study
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in using equipment associated with pre-treatment including CT scanners, virtual simulation software and clinical mark up
- Cannulation trained / experience In administering IV contrast media
- Mould Room / experience in the manufacture of immobilisation devices
- Evidence of continuing education and professional development
Desirable
- Participation in the planning of specialised techniques, ie 4DCT, vDIBH, SGRT, SABR
- Radiographer lead breast planning
- Previous demonstrable participation in research and/or audit
Skills
Essential
- Lead and motivate team members
- Be an effective communicator across the multi-disciplinary team using both written and spoken English; include being able to manage sensitive information and to deal with anxious and demanding individuals using diplomacy and persuasion.
- Able to demonstrate ability and willingness to take decisions and problem solve
Desirable
- Evidence of management capability
- Display strong organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is under pressure.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives;
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).
