Job summary
We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated knowledgeable Therapeutic Radiographer who is looking for an opportunity to join the Brachytherapy team at Plymouth Oncology Centre.
We currently provide a Brachytherapy service to Gynaecological cancers and are looking to expand our services on completion of our exciting new Brachytherapy suite, encompassing our own theatre.
Applicants should have experience in working to a high level of competence within Brachytherapy and work alongside the Brachytherapy Specialist lead Radiographer, deputising where required to provide support.
You will have the ability to manage a brachytherapy treatment unit and have excellent communication and organisational skills to manage a team of staff under pressure and support patients with a consistently high standard of care and empathy.
The ideal candidate will be expected to work collaboratively, have an ambition for excellence and deliver safe brachytherapy to patients undergoing sensitive brachytherapy procedures.
A wide range of radiotherapy experience is required with ability to work autonomously and competency across all aspects of the brachytherapy service including pre- treatment, CT and external beam radiotherapy areas.
Applicants need to have a keen interest in contributing to the future strategic development of the brachytherapy service regarding techniques and service improvement projects and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:-
Be a highly experienced, organised and knowledgeable Therapeutic Radiographer who is registered to practice with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has experience in working to a high level of competence within the Brachytherapy speciality.
Assist and support the Brachytherapy Lead Specialist to manage all aspects of the Brachytherapy service deputising fully where required.
Confidently and professionally provide expert specialist advice and support in all aspects of Clinical Brachytherapy service.
Assist and participate in current and future development and expansion of the highly specialised Brachytherapy services.
Ensure the safe and competent use of the High Dose rate After loader complying with all policies and procedures set out by the trust and the departmental Quality system along with national legislation (IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017.
Be an operator under IR(ME)R 2017 and work under classified worker status being professionally and legally accountable for own clinical practice.
Have responsibility, in conjunction with the Brachytherapy Lead Specialist, for clinical governance compliance as set out by the trust within the specialised Brachytherapy service.
Actively participate in specialist clinical training and supervision of all junior staff, new staff, students and other health professionals in the Brachytherapy service.
Possess an ambition for excellence and deliver safe and compassionate care.
About us
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE?
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 are seeking applications from enthusiastic and highly dedicated therapeutic radiographers who would like to develop their knowledge, experience and skills in a forward thinking and technically advancing department.
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 joining the team you will benefit from working as part of a friendly, well organised and social group.
We offer a diverse patient workload including Total Body Irradiation, DIBH techniques, Gynaecological Brachytherapy, Cranial SRS/T and lung SABR and SABR oligomets. This does offer plenty of learning and development opportunities for all staff members.
The department is equipped with :-
- GE Discovery Wide-bore model.
- 1 X TRUEBEAM
- 1X iX
- 1X Novalis
- 1X Gammamed plus brachytherapy unit
We have a dedicated team to head up our busy Radiotherapy Support Services area. We also have Radiographers who are trained in consent, radiographer led review and 2 independent non- medical prescribing radiographers.
We routinely support post graduate training for Radiographers, training and skills development, both in-house and through external courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for comprehensive information on all roles and duties associated with this post.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for comprehensive information on all roles and duties associated with this post.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent. DCR (T) or BSc (Hons).
- HCPC Registration Radiographer.
- Robust CPD profile demonstrating relevant training and life long learning.
- Proven evidence of education to Masters level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Practice Educator training.
- Teaching/training/coaching/mentoring/auditing qualification.
- Prescribing qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of brachytherapy treatments and patient preparation.
- Ability to work as senior member of staff in all areas of the department.
- Demonstrable experience in managing people successfully.
- Proven evidence of effective training/supervision/managing of staff.
- Highly specialised level of current knowledge and clinical experience of Radiotherapy procedures, in particular Brachytherapy and gynaecological Treatment delivery and aftercare, Brachytherapy equipment, planning procedures for palliative patients and cancer pathology and disease patterns
- Demonstrable high level of computer skills for Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Possess excellent English language communication skills with the ability to communicate and present complex information appropriately and to differing audiences
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience with brachytherapy equipment and ARIA.
- Demonstrable experience in clinical audit.
- Demonstrable experience in writing clinical documents.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to teach and educate staff, students and other professional colleagues with different teaching methods appropriate to the needs of each team.
- Ability to communicate complex information across professional boundaries using effective communication techniques.
- Ability to prioritise, manage and organise individual and team workload and training needs. Both accommodating planned and unpredictable work patterns.
- Willingness to challenge poor standards or inappropriate behaviours of care or treatment delivery to safeguard patient well-being and treatment accuracy.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work as a member of a team or autonomously on own initiative.
Desirable
- Required to use computer systems and VDU equipment ,use excel, word etc. to produce and analyse documents and spreadsheets for audit and teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent. DCR (T) or BSc (Hons).
- HCPC Registration Radiographer.
- Robust CPD profile demonstrating relevant training and life long learning.
- Proven evidence of education to Masters level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Practice Educator training.
- Teaching/training/coaching/mentoring/auditing qualification.
- Prescribing qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of brachytherapy treatments and patient preparation.
- Ability to work as senior member of staff in all areas of the department.
- Demonstrable experience in managing people successfully.
- Proven evidence of effective training/supervision/managing of staff.
- Highly specialised level of current knowledge and clinical experience of Radiotherapy procedures, in particular Brachytherapy and gynaecological Treatment delivery and aftercare, Brachytherapy equipment, planning procedures for palliative patients and cancer pathology and disease patterns
- Demonstrable high level of computer skills for Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Possess excellent English language communication skills with the ability to communicate and present complex information appropriately and to differing audiences
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience with brachytherapy equipment and ARIA.
- Demonstrable experience in clinical audit.
- Demonstrable experience in writing clinical documents.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to teach and educate staff, students and other professional colleagues with different teaching methods appropriate to the needs of each team.
- Ability to communicate complex information across professional boundaries using effective communication techniques.
- Ability to prioritise, manage and organise individual and team workload and training needs. Both accommodating planned and unpredictable work patterns.
- Willingness to challenge poor standards or inappropriate behaviours of care or treatment delivery to safeguard patient well-being and treatment accuracy.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work as a member of a team or autonomously on own initiative.
Desirable
- Required to use computer systems and VDU equipment ,use excel, word etc. to produce and analyse documents and spreadsheets for audit and teaching.
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).
