Job summary
Macmillan Pre-Treatment Band 7 Therapeutic Radiographer
**This post also attracts a 5% Recruitment and Retention allowance**
The Berkshire Cancer Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated band 7 radiographer to come and join our pre treatment team.
We work across two sites, Reading and Bracknell, with two Elekta linacs on each site. We have full planning facilities on each site including GE CT scanners at Bracknell. Our Reading CT is currently being replaced to be operational by May 2022. Our main site in Reading also has SXT and HDR treatment units.
We are fully focused on providing the best quality care for our patients and offer SGRT for many treatment sites.
We were very proud to implement tattooless treatments for some tumour sites despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic.
Lung SABR has just been implemented and roll out for oligomets is on track for early summer 2022.
Staff development is key and funding is available for further study provided it meets the needs of the department. All staff are Macmillan adopted which provides further opportunity for training funds.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
- Assist in the provision of all aspects of radiotherapy pre treatment service to ensure the highest level of patient care.
- Use specialist knowledge to make clinical judgments whilst adhering to departmental clinical protocols and giving consideration to complex factors, such as validity/safety/ accuracy of treatment (in relation to technique, patient, etc.). Effectively communicate decisions to the other members of the multidisciplinary team using good negotiation skills to reach an appropriate compromise enabling the best outcome for the patient.
- To be primarily responsible for leading and managing a team of Radiographers and coordinating the day to day operation of a designated work area and its extended services ensuring departmental policies are adhered to.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Job Responsibilities:
- To act as a Clinical Radiographer in operational management of the pre treatment area. This includes leading and motivating staff groups and delivering training where necessary.
- Use and develop clinical evidence based knowledge and actively participate in, and develop pre-treatment and treatment practices.
- To actively participate in the clinical audit, research and clinical governance in relation to the development of techniques and equipment.
- To contribute to the maintenance of CHKS accredited quality system for the department.
- To ensure high technical standards are maintained during the implementation and evaluation of new equipment and treatment techniques.
- To actively participate in the staff training, education and CPD programmes, including therapeutic radiographers, assistants and students.
- To work across both sites (Reading and Bracknell) as required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Job Responsibilities:
- To act as a Clinical Radiographer in operational management of the pre treatment area. This includes leading and motivating staff groups and delivering training where necessary.
- Use and develop clinical evidence based knowledge and actively participate in, and develop pre-treatment and treatment practices.
- To actively participate in the clinical audit, research and clinical governance in relation to the development of techniques and equipment.
- To contribute to the maintenance of CHKS accredited quality system for the department.
- To ensure high technical standards are maintained during the implementation and evaluation of new equipment and treatment techniques.
- To actively participate in the staff training, education and CPD programmes, including therapeutic radiographers, assistants and students.
- To work across both sites (Reading and Bracknell) as required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the college of radiographers or BSc (Hons) equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- Post graduate qualifications or experience gained on the job equivalent to Masters degree level
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a senior radiographer
- Highly specialised knowledge of all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the college of radiographers or BSc (Hons) equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- Post graduate qualifications or experience gained on the job equivalent to Masters degree level
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a senior radiographer
- Highly specialised knowledge of all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway
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
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).
