Job summary
This post is open to both Qualified Therapeutic Radiographers or students due to qualify in January 2023.
Gloucestershire Oncology Centre is a progressive Radiotherapy department with state of the art Varian machines delivering IMRT, Arcing and SABR techniques with adaptive therapy. We have a superficial and Brachytherapy unit.
The main department, of 4 Linacs, is based at Cheltenham General Hospital with a Satellite centre in Hereford, containing the 5th machine. Applicants will be required to undertake rotations at both sites.
The department is involved in numerous National research Trials and has two research Radiographers. We have Consultant Radiographers in both Breast and Prostate Cancer. There is also Radiographer- led planning. We treat over 3000 patients/year
The department prides itself in a very high standard of patient care and is currently developing a Late Effects Service to extend this care beyond initial treatment.
This is a permanent position.
Main duties of the job
Deliver an efficient, high quality, safe service for patients by carrying out advanced radiotherapy techniques and procedures.
Communicate compassionately and effectively with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Actively participate in treatment volumetric verification, according to departmental policies and procedures
Use a range of communication and basic counselling skills to provide information and reassurance to cancer patients and their relatives in circumstances where they may be worried, distressed or confused.
Identify treatment side effects, offering reassurance and evidence-based advice and administer and supply medication under Patient Group Direction guidelines
Work within and contribute to keeping up to date the department's accredited Quality System
Develop and share knowledge and experience with other practitioners, student radiographersand other trainees. Be reflective in thinking and outlook
Participation in the rota covering the Satellite Unit
Rotate through the different areas of radiotherapy: pre-treatment and treatment
About us
The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre provides Radiotherapy services and consultations to patients from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire and in some instances beyond these geographical regions.
The Trust Values are Caring, Listening and Excelling which underpin our vision for the future which is Best Care for Everyone
The Radiotherapy Vision is - "Outstanding Radiotherapy delivered with excellent professionalism, expertise and compassionate care"
To this end, the post holder will have responsibility for delivering an efficient, high quality, safe service for patients, with outstanding patient care.
The department believes in developing and advancing new radiographers with competency based workbooks to enhance their skills and experience.
Whilst technically advancing, we pride ourselves in our outstanding patient care and we are looking for enthusiastic, conscientious, dedicated, professionals to join our supportive department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Able to carry out a range of Radiotherapy procedures in accordance with Clinicians requirements, in a manner that meets professional and departmental standards
- To actively participate in treatment volumetric verification, according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Use a range of communication and basic counselling skills to provide information and reassurance to cancer patients and their relatives in circumstances where they may be worried, distressed or confused.
- Identify common treatment related side effects, offering reassurance and evidence-based advice, referring on to relevant Health care professions when necessary.
- To administer and supply medication under Patient Group Direction guidelines
- To adhere to all Trust policies and apply current Health and Safety policies, Kindness and respect policy, Radiation safety policies, Ionising Radiation Regulations and Local rules, Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations, Manual handling policies, Quality Assurance in Radiotherapy standards to maintain a safe working environment.
- To work effectively with other Health care Professionals as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, communicating accurate and timely information, providing the continuity of care that meets individual patients needs.
- To work within and contribute to keeping up to date the departments accredited Quality System.
- To ensure that Radiotherapy equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both during morning run up and throughout the day, reporting any equipment faults to senior staff immediately.
- To report any incidents or accidents to patients, staff or visitors to senior staff and complete the appropriate documentation.
- Share and develop knowledge and experience with other practitioners, student radiographers and other trainees. Be reflective in thinking and outlook.
- Participation in the staff rota covering the Centre and Satellite Unit.
- Participation in out of hours duties may be required to cover service needs, as well as participation in the departmental on call rota system.
- Arranging appointments for patients using computerised systems Trak & Aria
- Entering accurate patient data into computerised system Trak and Radiotherapy patient scheduling system (ARIA).
- To undertake bladder scans
- To undertake Obs (blood pressure and temperature) on patients
- Work in the Mould Room to assist with the making of masks for Head and Neck patients when required
- Rotation through the different areas of radiotherapy: pre-treatment and treatment.
If you wish to arrange a visit prior to your application or if you have any further questions regarding the post, then please contact Lisa Addis on lisa.addis@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Able to carry out a range of Radiotherapy procedures in accordance with Clinicians requirements, in a manner that meets professional and departmental standards
- To actively participate in treatment volumetric verification, according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Use a range of communication and basic counselling skills to provide information and reassurance to cancer patients and their relatives in circumstances where they may be worried, distressed or confused.
- Identify common treatment related side effects, offering reassurance and evidence-based advice, referring on to relevant Health care professions when necessary.
- To administer and supply medication under Patient Group Direction guidelines
- To adhere to all Trust policies and apply current Health and Safety policies, Kindness and respect policy, Radiation safety policies, Ionising Radiation Regulations and Local rules, Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations, Manual handling policies, Quality Assurance in Radiotherapy standards to maintain a safe working environment.
- To work effectively with other Health care Professionals as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, communicating accurate and timely information, providing the continuity of care that meets individual patients needs.
- To work within and contribute to keeping up to date the departments accredited Quality System.
- To ensure that Radiotherapy equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both during morning run up and throughout the day, reporting any equipment faults to senior staff immediately.
- To report any incidents or accidents to patients, staff or visitors to senior staff and complete the appropriate documentation.
- Share and develop knowledge and experience with other practitioners, student radiographers and other trainees. Be reflective in thinking and outlook.
- Participation in the staff rota covering the Centre and Satellite Unit.
- Participation in out of hours duties may be required to cover service needs, as well as participation in the departmental on call rota system.
- Arranging appointments for patients using computerised systems Trak & Aria
- Entering accurate patient data into computerised system Trak and Radiotherapy patient scheduling system (ARIA).
- To undertake bladder scans
- To undertake Obs (blood pressure and temperature) on patients
- Work in the Mould Room to assist with the making of masks for Head and Neck patients when required
- Rotation through the different areas of radiotherapy: pre-treatment and treatment.
If you wish to arrange a visit prior to your application or if you have any further questions regarding the post, then please contact Lisa Addis on lisa.addis@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC in Radiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an advanced Radiotherapy centre
- IT Competency
Desirable
- Use of specific department computerised patient system - ARIA
- Use of hospital computerised patient system (PAS)
Knowledge Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Work well under pressure
- Good administrative skills
- A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation
Qualities
Essential
- Conscientious
- Well motivated and enthusiastic
- Reflective and considerate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC in Radiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an advanced Radiotherapy centre
- IT Competency
Desirable
- Use of specific department computerised patient system - ARIA
- Use of hospital computerised patient system (PAS)
Knowledge Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Work well under pressure
- Good administrative skills
- A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation
Qualities
Essential
- Conscientious
- Well motivated and enthusiastic
- Reflective and considerate
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).
