Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen within the Urology & Testis Unit as a Band 7 Radiographer.
- The post holder will provide evidenced based clinical practice, advice and support to urology patients throughout their radiotherapy pathway. Including; radiotherapy explanation, preparation advice and support and on-treatment symptom management and holistic care.
- The post holder will participate in the development of practice, standards and guidelines relating to radiotherapy preparation and on-treatment review.
- The post holder, will provide specialist clinical practice in the form of fiducial marker insertion, preparatory advice and support, side-effect information and management to all patients undergoing this procedure.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will communicate and work effectively with the uro-oncology multi-disciplinary team, establishing key working relationships to achieve a co-ordinated specialist service across both Trust sites.
- The post holder will support, advise and provide evidence-based education for the multidisciplinary teams treating urology patients.
- The post holder will developtheir own advanced practice to expand expertise in this area alongside identifying educational needs and proactively responding.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- The post holder will ensure best practice is followed and maximise patient benefit through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources.
- The post holder will work independently in delineation of target volumes for prostate and bladder radiotherapy planning.
- The post holder will communicate and work effectively with the uro-oncology multi-disciplinary team, establishing key working relationships to achieve a co-ordinated specialist service across both Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- The post holder will ensure best practice is followed and maximise patient benefit through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources.
- The post holder will work independently in delineation of target volumes for prostate and bladder radiotherapy planning.
- The post holder will communicate and work effectively with the uro-oncology multi-disciplinary team, establishing key working relationships to achieve a co-ordinated specialist service across both Trust sites
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)
- Significant experience of sophisticated RT environment as a Senior II/Senior I treating advanced techniques, particularly IGRT
- Participated in a quality management programme
- Experience of participating in clinical education of pre-registration students
Desirable
- Experience in Urology on-treat review
- Post graduate qualification/training in clinical subject or equivalent experience
- Experience using/integrating MR in the radiotherapy pathway
- Participation in multidisciplinary education
- Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation
- Experience in multi modal urology contouring
- Experience in Prostate fiducial marker insertion
Special aptitudes and disposition
Essential
- Have assured demeanour with appropriate confidence in own abilities, be able to seek managerial support as necessary
- Display strong organisational and time management skills, resulting in effective resource management
- Be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English; as will be required to manage sensitive information in situations involving anxious and demanding individuals using diplomacy and empathy
- Computer literate with associated keyboard skills
- Commitment to own personal and professional development, as well as to the training and development of others.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)
- Significant experience of sophisticated RT environment as a Senior II/Senior I treating advanced techniques, particularly IGRT
- Participated in a quality management programme
- Experience of participating in clinical education of pre-registration students
Desirable
- Experience in Urology on-treat review
- Post graduate qualification/training in clinical subject or equivalent experience
- Experience using/integrating MR in the radiotherapy pathway
- Participation in multidisciplinary education
- Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation
- Experience in multi modal urology contouring
- Experience in Prostate fiducial marker insertion
Special aptitudes and disposition
Essential
- Have assured demeanour with appropriate confidence in own abilities, be able to seek managerial support as necessary
- Display strong organisational and time management skills, resulting in effective resource management
- Be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English; as will be required to manage sensitive information in situations involving anxious and demanding individuals using diplomacy and empathy
- Computer literate with associated keyboard skills
- Commitment to own personal and professional development, as well as to the training and development of others.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
