Job summary
This role offers an opportunity to be part of the dynamic radiotherapy team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments and will work across a wide range of areas; pre-treatment, treatment-prep, the treatment units and brachytherapy.
UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for own professional actions. They will work autonomously within the legal, ethical and professional framework provided by the professional body. Work within the quality system at all times. They will question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system.
The post holder will have the ability to deputise for Band 7 radiographers on a regular basis with respect to unit management and delegation. This ensures the continuity of patient flow through the department.
The post will be required to prioritise daily tasks, taking into consideration the patients' needs and the capability of the team. They will react and reorganise the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, in such a way as to minimise disruption.
The role requires liaison with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure best practice with respect to patient care prior to, during and following radiotherapy treatment.
About us
Radiotherapy services at UCLH are delivered across two departments. The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS. The proton beam therapy (PBT) department is equipped with Varian ProBeam gantries with advanced imaging packages and robotic couches. Both departments have a dedicated CT scanner and the PBT department also has a dedicated MRI scanner.
The department delivers radiotherapy services for a broad spectrum of cancers comprising of common cancers as well as specialist treatments including brachytherapy, molecular radiotherapy and total body irradiation. The PBT department focus's predominantly on head and neck, brain and sarcoma treatment sites. Paediatrics and TYAs make up approximately one third of the patient cohort.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
- Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in planning and or mould room
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience as a band 5 radiographer with relevant specialist training and knowledge.
- Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept and nationally in conferences and workshops.
- Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
- Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience
- Problem - solve and make decisions using mathematical and evaluative skill
- Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload
- Be committed to self-development and continued professional development
- Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use.
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
- Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system.
- Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team.
- Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of radiation protection especially as related to unsealed source therapy
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
- Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in planning and or mould room
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience as a band 5 radiographer with relevant specialist training and knowledge.
- Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept and nationally in conferences and workshops.
- Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
- Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience
- Problem - solve and make decisions using mathematical and evaluative skill
- Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload
- Be committed to self-development and continued professional development
- Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use.
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
- Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system.
- Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team.
- Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of radiation protection especially as related to unsealed source therapy
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
