Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable Band 6 radiographer to join our work force and be part of a friendly and patient focused Radiotherapy Team.
Applicants must have substantial clinical experience within the radiotherapy setting, be adaptable to support service needs and able to communicate effectively with all members of the Oncology team.
The department is innovative and has developed the service it delivers to embrace new technology, offering IMRT, VMAT, DIBH, IGRT, SABR and 4DCT/4DCBCT. We have also commenced using Elekta Active Breathing Co-ordinator (ABC), to further support our breath hold techniques.
Main duties of the job
Applicants would be expected to:
- Be responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and all members of the relevant team.
- Organise and supervise the work schedules and patient management on a Linear Accelerator or CT Simulator on a daily basis.
- Assist the Superintendent Radiographers in the daily management of the professional, efficient and effective provision of high quality care.
- Comply with all Trust and Departmental Policies, procedures and protocols, commenting and suggesting changes as necessary.
- Use 2D, 3D and 4D treatment verification imaging devices and associated software to ensure accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatments, analysing and approving planning/verification images under protocol.
- Act as a role model for the team of radiographers and students.
- Ensure a patient centred approach to the radiotherapy service.
- Support other staff in Continuous Professional Development programmes.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Professional
- To demonstrate and utilise specialist knowledge of radiotherapy treatment side effects, skin reactions and their management.
- To ensure that patients have been fully informed by medical staff of reasons for imaging/ treatment and expected side effects during and after completion of treatment.
- Following treatment prescribing by the Clinical Oncologist, assess patients prior to imaging/ radiotherapy treatment to ensure that the patient is well enough for the procedure, referring patients back to medical staff as required
- To be responsible for planning procedures in the CT Simulator under agreed protocols, including decision on optimum patient position, volume to be imaged and input of data into Virtual Simulator and Mosaiq (electronic patient/ prescription information system).
- To resolve complex planning/ treatment issues, analysing and solving problems, affirming the accuracy/ suitability of radiotherapy treatment with reference upwards to the Superintendents or other health professionals as required.
- To analyse, approve or reject treatment verification images, when necessary adapting treatment field alignment, to ensure radiotherapy site accuracy as defined within the treatment verification imaging protocols.
- To check manual treatment calculations and data, some of which will be complex, on paper prescriptions and on the electronic prescription storage/ recording and verification system.
- To maintain a detailed knowledge of the use and facilities on all relevant radiotherapy imaging/prescription software, providing work instructions and practical tuition for other staff and student.
- To liaise with Oncology consultants and other Health Professionals within the multi-disciplinary team, regarding complex treatment information, ensuring that local and national legal requirements are met.
- To ensure that radiotherapy planning /treatment equipment is available for scheduled maintenance and to affirm its suitability for clinical use following any work/calibrations.
- To ensure that all clinically necessary equipment is used safely.
- To immediately report and record any malfunction of equipment.
- To maintain confidentiality for patients, their careers and staff.
- To provide advice and support for terminally ill patients, their careers and families.
- To maintain a high level of concentration to ensure accurate and safe treatments are planned/ delivered, including fine adjustment of field alignment to tolerance limits of 2mm on patients.
- To participate in the on-call service, Bank Holiday working and shift work when required, demonstrating an ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Be responsible for treatment planning procedures in the CT Simulator.
- To demonstrate radiotherapy techniques and explain side-effects etc. to students and Health Professionals from other disciplines. E.g. dieticians, nurses etc.
- To assist medical staff in the treatment planning/out-patient/ patient review clinics as required.
- To maintain high standards of Quality Assurance, informing Superintendents and medical staff of clinical errors, recording and assessing these incidents to identify constructive action to prevent further errors.
- To dispense medication to patients when necessary following agreed protocols.
- To participate in clinical audit and clinical governance issues as required.
- To ensure that an efficient appointment system is maintained, affirming that patients transport requirements and review appointments are suitable for the individual concerned.
- To organise the re-deployment of staff and re-appointment of patients during scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance, liaising with superintendents as necessary.
- To ensure that all information regarding patients, equipment and statistics is accurately recorded.
- To liaise with medical staff, specialist nurses and other members of the Multi-disciplinary team, ensuring optimum levels of care for site specific patients.
- To contribute to the written and verbal specialised information for site specific patients and their careers.
- To assist other staff in the department as required to maintain the efficiency of the Oncology service.
- To undertake other duties that may occasionally be required.
- To adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct for Radiographers.
Educational
- To assist in the training and development of radiotherapy students, assistant practitioners and radiographers.
- To act as an assessor and mentor for trainees when appropriate.
- To share knowledge and skills with other radiographers.
- To demonstrate Continuous Professional Development as required by the Health Professions Council, and to assist other staff with CPD when appropriate.
- To participate in presentations when appropriate, promoting knowledge and awareness of radiotherapy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Professional
- To demonstrate and utilise specialist knowledge of radiotherapy treatment side effects, skin reactions and their management.
- To ensure that patients have been fully informed by medical staff of reasons for imaging/ treatment and expected side effects during and after completion of treatment.
- Following treatment prescribing by the Clinical Oncologist, assess patients prior to imaging/ radiotherapy treatment to ensure that the patient is well enough for the procedure, referring patients back to medical staff as required
- To be responsible for planning procedures in the CT Simulator under agreed protocols, including decision on optimum patient position, volume to be imaged and input of data into Virtual Simulator and Mosaiq (electronic patient/ prescription information system).
- To resolve complex planning/ treatment issues, analysing and solving problems, affirming the accuracy/ suitability of radiotherapy treatment with reference upwards to the Superintendents or other health professionals as required.
- To analyse, approve or reject treatment verification images, when necessary adapting treatment field alignment, to ensure radiotherapy site accuracy as defined within the treatment verification imaging protocols.
- To check manual treatment calculations and data, some of which will be complex, on paper prescriptions and on the electronic prescription storage/ recording and verification system.
- To maintain a detailed knowledge of the use and facilities on all relevant radiotherapy imaging/prescription software, providing work instructions and practical tuition for other staff and student.
- To liaise with Oncology consultants and other Health Professionals within the multi-disciplinary team, regarding complex treatment information, ensuring that local and national legal requirements are met.
- To ensure that radiotherapy planning /treatment equipment is available for scheduled maintenance and to affirm its suitability for clinical use following any work/calibrations.
- To ensure that all clinically necessary equipment is used safely.
- To immediately report and record any malfunction of equipment.
- To maintain confidentiality for patients, their careers and staff.
- To provide advice and support for terminally ill patients, their careers and families.
- To maintain a high level of concentration to ensure accurate and safe treatments are planned/ delivered, including fine adjustment of field alignment to tolerance limits of 2mm on patients.
- To participate in the on-call service, Bank Holiday working and shift work when required, demonstrating an ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Be responsible for treatment planning procedures in the CT Simulator.
- To demonstrate radiotherapy techniques and explain side-effects etc. to students and Health Professionals from other disciplines. E.g. dieticians, nurses etc.
- To assist medical staff in the treatment planning/out-patient/ patient review clinics as required.
- To maintain high standards of Quality Assurance, informing Superintendents and medical staff of clinical errors, recording and assessing these incidents to identify constructive action to prevent further errors.
- To dispense medication to patients when necessary following agreed protocols.
- To participate in clinical audit and clinical governance issues as required.
- To ensure that an efficient appointment system is maintained, affirming that patients transport requirements and review appointments are suitable for the individual concerned.
- To organise the re-deployment of staff and re-appointment of patients during scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance, liaising with superintendents as necessary.
- To ensure that all information regarding patients, equipment and statistics is accurately recorded.
- To liaise with medical staff, specialist nurses and other members of the Multi-disciplinary team, ensuring optimum levels of care for site specific patients.
- To contribute to the written and verbal specialised information for site specific patients and their careers.
- To assist other staff in the department as required to maintain the efficiency of the Oncology service.
- To undertake other duties that may occasionally be required.
- To adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct for Radiographers.
Educational
- To assist in the training and development of radiotherapy students, assistant practitioners and radiographers.
- To act as an assessor and mentor for trainees when appropriate.
- To share knowledge and skills with other radiographers.
- To demonstrate Continuous Professional Development as required by the Health Professions Council, and to assist other staff with CPD when appropriate.
- To participate in presentations when appropriate, promoting knowledge and awareness of radiotherapy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Radiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experince as a band 5 qualified radiographer
- Substantive clinical and supervisory experience in area of clinical expertise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Radiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experince as a band 5 qualified radiographer
- Substantive clinical and supervisory experience in area of clinical expertise
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).
