Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Technologist or Radiographer to join our mould room team.
This post is for a Band 5 with a training period of between 6 to 18 months towards a Band 6 post in both Mould Room and Brachytherapy. This is in the form of a comprehensive competency training pack for both services.
As a Clinical Technologist, you will be responsible for creating immobilisation devices for patients undergoing radiotherapy.
You will work closely within a small team of technologists to meet the needs of service users, while ensuring high-quality patient care.
Working closely with patients in a clinical setting, the job role will give you the opportunity to provide support and care from the onset of their treatment. You will also develop skills that will enable you to offer technical support for ensuring patients have the highest degree of care.
This exciting position is provided with comprehensive competency training to help you develop a range of skills to be considered an expert in this speciality.
- Interview Date Friday 04 April 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Providing support for radiotherapy service by preparing and maintaining immobilization devices for patients
- Manufacturing both standard and custom immobilization devices to ensure precise patient positioning for their radiotherapy treatment
- Completing documentation and traceability for all mould room devices
- Work effectively as a team member to problem solve patient positioning
- Quality control and detail of all devices
- Working within departmental quality control, policies and procedures
- Provide accurate information both orally and written
- Working in a small team of brachytherapy specialists to deliver High Dose radiation to patients
- Handling specialist equipment for complex brachytherapy procedures
- Carrying out Quality control procedures of manufacturer's equipment
- Identifying and reporting equipment not fit for service
- Ensure trust standards on infection control are followed
- Participate in developments of new technologies and treatment techniques
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job role is multifaceted and additionally you will support the brachytherapy service in delivering a specialized treatment, carrying out brachytherapy procedures for primarily endometrial and cervical cancers.
Working closely together in a wider MDT setting such as attending theatre sessions, you will offer a professional and high level of service and expertise in a sensitive field. Working with radioactive sources you will work as a practitioner for concomitant exposures under IR(ME)R with regard to gynaecolgical treatments, adhering to strict policies and procedures.
Band 5
- Providing the technical aspects of mould room, at Freeman Hospital site
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects
Band 6 when training complete
- Providing the technical aspects of mould room, at Freeman Hospital site
- Assist in the delivery of the technical aspects of radiotherapy service
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job role is multifaceted and additionally you will support the brachytherapy service in delivering a specialized treatment, carrying out brachytherapy procedures for primarily endometrial and cervical cancers.
Working closely together in a wider MDT setting such as attending theatre sessions, you will offer a professional and high level of service and expertise in a sensitive field. Working with radioactive sources you will work as a practitioner for concomitant exposures under IR(ME)R with regard to gynaecolgical treatments, adhering to strict policies and procedures.
Band 5
- Providing the technical aspects of mould room, at Freeman Hospital site
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects
Band 6 when training complete
- Providing the technical aspects of mould room, at Freeman Hospital site
- Assist in the delivery of the technical aspects of radiotherapy service
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education (Band 5)
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in relevant subject
- oPost Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
- oThe post-holder is expected to be on the HCPC register or the register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or working towards qualification
- oCompletion of a recognized training scheme
- oLiteracy, numeracy and accuracy of a high order
Knowledge & Experience (Band 5)
Essential
- oGood knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
- oGood knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non-clinical environment
- oBasic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
- oKnowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
- oKnowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR
Skills & Abilities (Band 5)
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team environment
- oAbility to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education (Band 5)
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in relevant subject
- oPost Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
- oThe post-holder is expected to be on the HCPC register or the register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or working towards qualification
- oCompletion of a recognized training scheme
- oLiteracy, numeracy and accuracy of a high order
Knowledge & Experience (Band 5)
Essential
- oGood knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
- oGood knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non-clinical environment
- oBasic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
- oKnowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
- oKnowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR
Skills & Abilities (Band 5)
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team environment
- oAbility to work under pressure
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).
