Job summary
Here at Plymouth Oncology Centre we value our staff group and appreciate that valued staff work better as a team and are intrinsically motivated to deliver the best quality care and treatment for our patients.
We focus on giving our patients the best outcomes of care and an excellent experience whilst in our hospital which is supported by our high patient satisfaction feedback. By ensuring a skilled and driven staff group, we aim to best meet patients' needs and ensure excellent productivity.
We are therefore seeking applications from enthusiastic , flexible and highly dedicated therapy radiographers who would like to develop their knowledge, care and skills in a forward thinking and technically advancing department. We are currently seeking a mix of motivated professional Radiographers to join our expanding Radiotherapy team.
Joining our Radiotherapy team, you will benefit from working as part of a friendly, well organised and social group.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a specialist team rotating through the pre-treatment and treatment areas of Radiotherapy. The post holder will work in a senior capacity, to support the team leaders of the highly complex treatment units, CT planning unit, brachytherapy unit or pre-treatment liaison area. Support the team leader in the day-to-day management of their assigned pre-treatment or treatment work area, assisting in the organisation and management of the clinical workload.
The post holder will be required to undertake and manage all aspects of the workload in the absence of a Band 7 Team lead and will be directly responsible, under their duty of care, for the planning, treatment and care of patients undergoing Radiotherapy.
Provide daily supervision and training to junior staff, students and visitors
Additionally the post holder works closely with Radiotherapy Physicists, Technicians, Oncologists, Dieticians, Speech Therapists, Nurses, Admin staff ,other Radiographers and other professional groups to provide a thorough, efficient service encompassing all aspects of accurate Radiotherapy treatment delivery and patient care.
Will actively participate in clinical trials and in house research.
About us
The Plymouth Oncology Centre is a paperlite facility equipped with Varian Medical Systems Linear Accelerators and has a fully integrated ARIA network.We offer a diverse patient workload including TBI, DIBH, Gynaecological Brachytherapy, Cranial (SRS/SRT) and primary lung SABR and oligomets. This does offer plenty of learning and development opportunities for all staff members.
The department has a dedicated pre-treatment equipped with a new GE Discovery Wide-bore model. We perform 4D-CT scans and can see this area expanding further in the near future.
We have a busy Radiotherapy Support Services area. Staff in this area facilitate Oncologist and Radiographer on treatment reviews. We also have Radiographers who are trained in consent and non-medical Independent Prescribing.
The treatment floor houses 3 Varian Linacs all with rotational IMRT and IGRT capabilities. We have a mixture of Trubeam, IX and Novalis units which are all beam matched.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide safe and accurate specialist technical service delivering therapeutic ionising radiation, while maintaining a high duty of care to all patients undergoing Radiotherapy
- To demonstrate effective patient management encompassing all patients needs, using specialist knowledge of treatment side effects, skin reactions and their management. Taking responsibility for referring patients for clinical assessment by a consultant or deputy, prior to commencement of treatment when symptoms become acute.
- Demonstrate ability to resolve complex treatment and planning issues with problem solving skills and effective autonomous decision-making.
- Compute and check specialised calculations and complex planning data relating to patients treatment delivery.
- To maintain specialist knowledge of ARIA to enable autonomous registration, review and decision making on patients Electronic Portal Images used to verify the patient position.
- To maintain a specialist knowledge of ARIA requiring the individual to input, and be a final check for patient data and plan parameters to be used for Radiotherapy treatment.
- To communicate effectively with Oncology Consultants & Registrars regarding highly complex planning or treatment information to ensure safe and accurate delivery of treatment in accordance with trust and national legislation.
- To demonstrate effective critical thinking to determine efficacy of treatment prescription, planned and non- planned treatments and departmental procedures.
- To communicate and participate with the multi-disciplinary team involved in patient care and service delivery.
- To ensure all new patients receive departmental information and documentation on radiotherapy prior to treatment e.g. consent and pre-treatment review.
- To maintain specialist knowledge of pre-treatment procedures to provide safe and accurate pre-treatment planning service, ensuring a high quality of care to all patients.
- Participate in CT planning, determine on position of patient and volume to be imaged, input data into the Planning computer and Prosoma Virtual Simulation Application.
- May participate in HDR preparation and delivery.
- To ensure equipment is available for QA and equipment maintenance at agreed times, to comply with local agreements thus ensuring safety and reducing hazards associated with radiation exposure.
- Provide a supportive and confidential environment for patients, carers and junior staff.
- Provide daily support for terminally ill and very distressed patients, of all ages, and their relatives.
- Must maintain a professional manner when frequently exposed to foul odours, due to tissues necrosis, and bodily fluids.
- Must maintain a high level of concentration at all times to deliver highly complex treatments with minimal tolerances
- High level of skill required enabling manipulation and positioning of the patient to achieve accurate set-up
- Participate in departmental on-call service.
- Work flexible hours, participate in Bank holiday working. and work overtime as required.
- Take personal responsibility for the safe use of highly complex expensive equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide safe and accurate specialist technical service delivering therapeutic ionising radiation, while maintaining a high duty of care to all patients undergoing Radiotherapy
- To demonstrate effective patient management encompassing all patients needs, using specialist knowledge of treatment side effects, skin reactions and their management. Taking responsibility for referring patients for clinical assessment by a consultant or deputy, prior to commencement of treatment when symptoms become acute.
- Demonstrate ability to resolve complex treatment and planning issues with problem solving skills and effective autonomous decision-making.
- Compute and check specialised calculations and complex planning data relating to patients treatment delivery.
- To maintain specialist knowledge of ARIA to enable autonomous registration, review and decision making on patients Electronic Portal Images used to verify the patient position.
- To maintain a specialist knowledge of ARIA requiring the individual to input, and be a final check for patient data and plan parameters to be used for Radiotherapy treatment.
- To communicate effectively with Oncology Consultants & Registrars regarding highly complex planning or treatment information to ensure safe and accurate delivery of treatment in accordance with trust and national legislation.
- To demonstrate effective critical thinking to determine efficacy of treatment prescription, planned and non- planned treatments and departmental procedures.
- To communicate and participate with the multi-disciplinary team involved in patient care and service delivery.
- To ensure all new patients receive departmental information and documentation on radiotherapy prior to treatment e.g. consent and pre-treatment review.
- To maintain specialist knowledge of pre-treatment procedures to provide safe and accurate pre-treatment planning service, ensuring a high quality of care to all patients.
- Participate in CT planning, determine on position of patient and volume to be imaged, input data into the Planning computer and Prosoma Virtual Simulation Application.
- May participate in HDR preparation and delivery.
- To ensure equipment is available for QA and equipment maintenance at agreed times, to comply with local agreements thus ensuring safety and reducing hazards associated with radiation exposure.
- Provide a supportive and confidential environment for patients, carers and junior staff.
- Provide daily support for terminally ill and very distressed patients, of all ages, and their relatives.
- Must maintain a professional manner when frequently exposed to foul odours, due to tissues necrosis, and bodily fluids.
- Must maintain a high level of concentration at all times to deliver highly complex treatments with minimal tolerances
- High level of skill required enabling manipulation and positioning of the patient to achieve accurate set-up
- Participate in departmental on-call service.
- Work flexible hours, participate in Bank holiday working. and work overtime as required.
- Take personal responsibility for the safe use of highly complex expensive equipment.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Prove specialist knowledge of treatment delivery techniques including IMRT and IGRT
- Demonstrable experience of CT procedures within Radiotherapy and virtual simulation.
- Proven evidence and understanding of working under IR(ME)R 2000/2017
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience with Varian Equipment and ARIA.
- Demonstrable experience using Prosoma Virtual Simulation
- Cannulation and contrast agent delivery (or willingness to undergo training).
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration Radiographer
- Robust C.P.D. Profile
Desirable
- Masters Level professional development.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Prove specialist knowledge of treatment delivery techniques including IMRT and IGRT
- Demonstrable experience of CT procedures within Radiotherapy and virtual simulation.
- Proven evidence and understanding of working under IR(ME)R 2000/2017
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience with Varian Equipment and ARIA.
- Demonstrable experience using Prosoma Virtual Simulation
- Cannulation and contrast agent delivery (or willingness to undergo training).
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration Radiographer
- Robust C.P.D. Profile
Desirable
- Masters Level professional development.
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).
