Job summary
We are looking for a committed Therapy Radiographer to join our friendly, enthusiastic and patient focused Radiotherapy Team in our new Cancer Centre. The new purpose built Cancer Centre, opened in July 2009, houses state of the art equipment, providing scope for technological and personal advancement.
The department is committed to the training and development of its staff and you will be given opportunities to extend your skills. The department expects staff to Continuously Professionally Develop, supporting this through the PDP appraisal system.
The department has a full range of equipment including 4 Varian Linear Accelerators including 1 Ethos Linac all with OBI, Gulmay Orthovoltage / Superficial Unit, Siemens CT Scanner, and Brachytherapy suite, networked with the Eclipse planning system. Mould room services are radiographer led.
This is a fixed term opportunity due to some additional funding being provided for 1 year to help achieve some service development.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the Therapeutic Radiography team rotating through all sections of the department, under the supervision of the section leader To deliver a high quality, accurate radiotherapy service, which is responsive to the social and healthcare needs of the individual patient To deputise for advanced practitioners as required To supervise junior staff and students
Where applications are received via E-Recruitment all correspondence will be by email, it is therefore essential that you check your emails regularly. If you do not provide an email address or do not have access to the internet, correspondence will be by post.
About us
UHNM is one of the largest Trusts in the country, and a teaching hospital in collaboration with nearby Keele University. Extensive transformation and development projects have been completed in recent years making this Trust one of the most exciting and innovative places to work. The main site is situated just 5 minutes from Junction 15 of the M6, providing excellent transport links north, south and east, together with immediate access to the beautiful countryside of Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Peak District.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all the department rotas and shift working as necessary to deliver a comprehensive quality service to our patients.
The successful candidate will show commitment to a career in Radiotherapy and be able to demonstrate a relevant pro-active grasp of recent technological advances. Experience with Eclipse and Aria is desirable.
Please see attached JD&PS for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all the department rotas and shift working as necessary to deliver a comprehensive quality service to our patients.
The successful candidate will show commitment to a career in Radiotherapy and be able to demonstrate a relevant pro-active grasp of recent technological advances. Experience with Eclipse and Aria is desirable.
Please see attached JD&PS for more information
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A Degree or equivelent in Therapeutic Radiography
Desirable
- Evidence of further study or qualifications
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
- Experience of Varian Linacs and Aria/ Eclipse
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of up to date trends in Radiotherapy Practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of current legislation
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A Degree or equivelent in Therapeutic Radiography
Desirable
- Evidence of further study or qualifications
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
- Experience of Varian Linacs and Aria/ Eclipse
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of up to date trends in Radiotherapy Practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of current legislation
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).
