Job summary
A permanent vacancy for a Senior Radiographer or Clinical Technologist has become available in Treatment Planning. The post holder will be required to create and quality check radiotherapy treatment plans in addition to other tasks required to prepare radiotherapy treatment plans. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated members of staff who will act as positive role models to all staff, demonstrate leadership and excellent team work.
The post holder is expected to work across all three sites. Home working is available with sufficient experience and upon agreement with the Expert Practitioner for the area.
Main duties of the job
Plan radiotherapy treatments within the Pre-Treatment Department.
To act as a resource for Treatment Planning technical and practical information to departmental and other staff groups.
Ensure smooth running of an area by contributing to the organisation of the department assigned to.
Maintaining the skills required to be a versatile member of the pre-treatment department.
Actively involved in training rotational radiographers and students throughout pre-treatment areas.
Maintenance of high standards in planning pre-treatment areas and patient care.
To attain and maintain plan checker status in Treatment Planning for a wide-range of treatments.
Accurately record planning details and issues regarding details.
Maintain channels of communication throughout the Physics Business Unit and Radiotherapy Directorate
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma or equivalent in Therapy Radiography or Physics
- Evidence of CPD activities
- HCPC registration as Therapy Radiographer or Equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
- Significant knowledge of imaging processes used within the department
- Significant Knowledge of planning techniques
- Demonstrable detailed knowledge of anatomy, oncology, radiobiology and physics
Desirable
- Knowledge of current Health Service and Oncology specific legislation/plans
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience in radiotherapy
- Pre-treatment experience
- Dosimetry Planning Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a large radiotherapy department
- Audit experience
- Significant previous Senior experience (Band 6)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma or equivalent in Therapy Radiography or Physics
- Evidence of CPD activities
- HCPC registration as Therapy Radiographer or Equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
- Significant knowledge of imaging processes used within the department
- Significant Knowledge of planning techniques
- Demonstrable detailed knowledge of anatomy, oncology, radiobiology and physics
Desirable
- Knowledge of current Health Service and Oncology specific legislation/plans
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience in radiotherapy
- Pre-treatment experience
- Dosimetry Planning Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a large radiotherapy department
- Audit experience
- Significant previous Senior experience (Band 6)
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).
