Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and friendly HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer to join our team at Basingstoke Radiotherapy Department, a Satellite centre for University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The role involves the day-to-day management of the radiotherapy patient workload in pre-treatment and the treatment unit, leading a team of radiographers to deliver safe and state of the art patient centred care.
Across both sites we have a large and very friendly team of radiographers (over 60 clinical radiographers and assistants) delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment to over 2800 cancer patients each year.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll do
- To lead the delivery of radiotherapy treatment using available equipment
- To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately and maintain written records.
- To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during the course of their radiotherapy.
- To maintain all treatment records to department standards
What we're looking for - Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers
- Candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills
- Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment.
- Ability to communicate with wide range of people.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
About the team We are a CHKS accredited department delivering highly specialised radiotherapy treatments for a variety of tumour sites. At Basingstoke we have 1 Elekta Linear Accelerator and 1 planning CT scanner equipped with Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking. The team are involved at every step of the radiotherapy pathway from planning to treatment for breast, prostate and palliative patients.
Combined we are the largest radiotherapy centre on the south coast.
There is also the opportunity to rotate to our main site at Southampton where there is a wealth of additional opportunities available in TBI and Oligometastatic SABR. Southampton are also a regional sarcoma centre, a tertiary referral centre for Neuro-oncology (delivering SRS/T) and is also the only centre in the country delivering Intra operative Radiotherapy (IOERT) for Pancreatic and GI tumours.
Southampton are the first centre in the UK to have Exactrac Dynamic in clinical use on 3 of our 7 Linacs providing sub-millimetre correction through stereoscopic imaging with 6 degrees of freedom correction.
The normal department working hours include 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Saturday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.
The Trust has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.
For further information, or to apply If youre interested in applying for this role, wed encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if youre ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll do
- To lead the delivery of radiotherapy treatment using available equipment
- To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately and maintain written records.
- To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during the course of their radiotherapy.
- To maintain all treatment records to department standards
What we're looking for - Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers
- Candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills
- Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment.
- Ability to communicate with wide range of people.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
About the team We are a CHKS accredited department delivering highly specialised radiotherapy treatments for a variety of tumour sites. At Basingstoke we have 1 Elekta Linear Accelerator and 1 planning CT scanner equipped with Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking. The team are involved at every step of the radiotherapy pathway from planning to treatment for breast, prostate and palliative patients.
Combined we are the largest radiotherapy centre on the south coast.
There is also the opportunity to rotate to our main site at Southampton where there is a wealth of additional opportunities available in TBI and Oligometastatic SABR. Southampton are also a regional sarcoma centre, a tertiary referral centre for Neuro-oncology (delivering SRS/T) and is also the only centre in the country delivering Intra operative Radiotherapy (IOERT) for Pancreatic and GI tumours.
Southampton are the first centre in the UK to have Exactrac Dynamic in clinical use on 3 of our 7 Linacs providing sub-millimetre correction through stereoscopic imaging with 6 degrees of freedom correction.
The normal department working hours include 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Saturday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.
The Trust has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.
For further information, or to apply If youre interested in applying for this role, wed encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if youre ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers
- State Registration
- Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management
- Project work
- Evidence of further study
Desirable
- Higher degree / Diploma in Management
- Project management/educational experience
- Understanding of wider Radiotherapy agenda e.g. Radiotherapy specialised commissioning and service specifications.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
- Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy technique
- Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member
- Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual
- Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Desirable
- Experience and practice with the latest technological advances.
Skills
Essential
- Highly organised
- Ability to lead team
- Ability to manage a unit and manage unplanned breakdown
- Excellent communication skills, (verbal and written) essential
- Ability to communicate with wide range of people Diplomatic
- Excellent Time management skills
- Computer literate
- Shows initiative, mature, caring and reliable.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of some teaching / training/ presentation skills.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary practice
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers
- State Registration
- Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management
- Project work
- Evidence of further study
Desirable
- Higher degree / Diploma in Management
- Project management/educational experience
- Understanding of wider Radiotherapy agenda e.g. Radiotherapy specialised commissioning and service specifications.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
- Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy technique
- Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member
- Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual
- Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Desirable
- Experience and practice with the latest technological advances.
Skills
Essential
- Highly organised
- Ability to lead team
- Ability to manage a unit and manage unplanned breakdown
- Excellent communication skills, (verbal and written) essential
- Ability to communicate with wide range of people Diplomatic
- Excellent Time management skills
- Computer literate
- Shows initiative, mature, caring and reliable.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of some teaching / training/ presentation skills.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary practice
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
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).
