Job summary
We are seeking applications from a suitably qualified Radiographer that has extensive pre-treatment experience and has been working in a leadership role. Candidates, however must have an in-depth knowledge and a passion for pre-treatment and must have experience in leading a team as the post holder will be Deputy Manager and will need to act up in Radiotherapy Services Manager absence. The post will involve working clinically in CT, providing support to all radiographers on pre-treatment issues, line manager for pre-treatment team as well as managerial responsibilities.
On-going professional development is actively encouraged.
Main duties of the job
- Be an expert in pre-treatment
- Provide advice and training
- Maintain clinical skills
- Support Radiographers
- Some management responsibilities for staff appraisals etc
- Experience in virtual simulation
- Trained in IV canulation
- Act as deputy manager
- Liaise with Clinical Oncologist, Physics and CNS
- Oversee radiotherapy scheduling
About us
The department consists of 3 Varian Linear Accelerators; including 3 Truebeams with SGRT and 6dof couch, a Gulmay Unit and a Canon Aquilian wide bore CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse. We have an active Clinical Trials department and participate in most major trials.
We have recently expanded our Lung SABR service to include bone and nodes. Further technical developments are planned for introduction in the near future.
We actively encourage role development and support staff in achieving their personal goals and aspirations. All staff have the opportunity to work flexible hours; full-time posts work 37.5 hours over four long days with a day off. All staff participate in on-call for emergency patients at the weekend and bank holiday working.
Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life. If you would like to become part of our dedicated, caring team we would like to meet you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in radiotherapy
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Postgraduate study at MSc level or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Professional specialist knowledge and skill acquired through relevant practical experience post qualification in all aspects of pre-treatment.
- Wide range of experience in CT scanning and radiotherapy treatment modalities, equipment and techniques resulting in the physical skills required to precisely position a patient for radiotherapy and make decisions to improve patient care.
- Comprehensive understanding of national issues that will influence practice
- Pre-Treatment and treatment experience at a senior level
- Management experience including leading a team
- Experience with 4DCT
Desirable
- Involvement with staff training and service improvement
- Experience of leading and organising change
- Experience with RGSC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in radiotherapy
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Postgraduate study at MSc level or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Professional specialist knowledge and skill acquired through relevant practical experience post qualification in all aspects of pre-treatment.
- Wide range of experience in CT scanning and radiotherapy treatment modalities, equipment and techniques resulting in the physical skills required to precisely position a patient for radiotherapy and make decisions to improve patient care.
- Comprehensive understanding of national issues that will influence practice
- Pre-Treatment and treatment experience at a senior level
- Management experience including leading a team
- Experience with 4DCT
Desirable
- Involvement with staff training and service improvement
- Experience of leading and organising change
- Experience with RGSC
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).
