Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our treatment review team within the radiotherapy department at Imperial College healthcare NHS Trust. Our treatment review team is made up of radiographers & nurses, we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic radiographer or nurse who is willing to help us continually develop our practice and move the department forward through research and quality improvement. You may be someone with existing treatment review experience or someone who is keen to develop their career along this pathway, either way if you are someone who can bring fresh ideas and a passion for team working then we would love to hear from you.
You will have the opportunity to support patients being treated across a wide range of pathways including brachytherapy. We currently provide MDT led on-treatment review clinics, radiographer / nurse led drop in follow clinics and telephone follow up and are currently evaluating the use of photo-biomodulation therapy to help manage oral mucositis in patient's receiving head & neck radiotherapy.
Our equipment portfolio includes five TrueBeam linacs, Siemens go. Open Pro CT scanner and an Xstrahl unit. Our Elekta Flexitron Brachytherapy unit is based at Hammersmith Hospital in a dedicated brachytherapy suite.
We encourage applications from individuals who may already possess physical assessment skills and who may already be a registered non-medical independent prescriber, if you are successful in your application but do not yet possess these skills and qualifications you will be expected to complete this training and will be fully supported to do so. All applicants would be expected to be able to support the working hours of the service and work across sites.
Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 17/04/2024.
Main duties of the job
- To work at an advanced practitioner level providing high quality, effective individualised
- To liaise closely with the medical team and treating team to provide continuous care from planning through to post treatment support
- To provide information, education and support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSC in Therapy Radiography and registered with HCPC / Or Nursing equivalent BSc qualification and registration with NMC
- Evidence of personal development and attendance at specialist courses and conferences
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in treatment review or relevant patient examination course conferring entitlement to act at advanced practitioner level
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a senior supervisory capacity with demonstrable underpinning of current radiotherapy practice
- Experience of working in a radiotherapy department and good knowledge of potential side effects and their management
- Experience and good understanding of electronic patient management systems and use of system to record data
- Evidence of collaborating with other staff groups
Desirable
- Experience of having worked in a treatment review role previously
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in communicating with distressed or anxious patients/relatives
- Able to communicate effectively to resolve conflict
- Understanding of geometry and its application in radiotherapy
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills qualification
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSC in Therapy Radiography and registered with HCPC / Or Nursing equivalent BSc qualification and registration with NMC
- Evidence of personal development and attendance at specialist courses and conferences
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in treatment review or relevant patient examination course conferring entitlement to act at advanced practitioner level
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a senior supervisory capacity with demonstrable underpinning of current radiotherapy practice
- Experience of working in a radiotherapy department and good knowledge of potential side effects and their management
- Experience and good understanding of electronic patient management systems and use of system to record data
- Evidence of collaborating with other staff groups
Desirable
- Experience of having worked in a treatment review role previously
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in communicating with distressed or anxious patients/relatives
- Able to communicate effectively to resolve conflict
- Understanding of geometry and its application in radiotherapy
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills qualification
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).
