Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate Therapeutic Radiographer who will be pivotal in the training, development and support of both pre-registration learners and qualifies radiographers within the radiotherapy department.
You must be highly motivated, well-organised, have excellent communication skills, be able to inspire individuals and have extensive senior experience within the radiotherapy setting.
Our Oxford site houses 2 Halcyons & 3 Truebeams with 6DoF couches & RGSC; 2 of the Truebeams are Hyperarc enabled as well as a GoSim CT scanner with auto-contouring software. Our Satellite Unit in Swindon houses 2 Truebeams with 6DoF couches and a GoSim CT scanner and our new satellite in Milton Keynes will house 1 Truebeam and a GoSimCT scanner. All 3 sites are networked by ARIA. Over the three sites we will have over 100 team members including radiotherapy assistants, scheduling co-ordinators, radiographers, advanced practice & consultant radiographers.
Patients are at the heart of what we do, and we are looking for Therapeutic Radiographers who can deliver excellent care with compassion and respect as well as support and develop team members to do the same.
The post holder will be mainly based at Oxford and will be required to work at both Swindon & Milton Keynes satellite centres
If you are looking for a new career opportunity and would like to join a friendly, motivated team working in a busy Radiotherapy centre, then please do get in touch!
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the organisation and delivery of clinical training and teaching for staff and students within a clinical setting.
Provide supervisory expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge, skill and practical experience, imparting specialist knowledge of radiotherapy
Be responsive to changing needs within the practice area in relation to local and national strategic requirements
To promote & facilitate high standards of patient care and ensure this is prioritised throughout the implementation of all new clinical development or training programmes.
Co-ordinate and provide on-site support to pre-registration educational input and developmental activities for pre-registration learners
Develop and implement personal development plans to meet individual training requirements for bands 3 - 7
Demonstrate a high degree of expertise by their involvement in team development through training for band 3 - 7
Maintain all clinical competencies at Team Leader level.
Maintain an effective clinical presence on the treatment floor and/ or in pre-treatment to ensure that the direct clinical supervision, assessment and support of new staff and learners is consistently maintained across all areas, and over our three radiotherapy departments in Oxford, Swindon and Milton Keynes.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
To arrange an informal visit or chat please contact: Louise Drummond, Radiotherapy Operational Manager. Email: louise.drummond@ouh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
To arrange an informal visit or chat please contact: Louise Drummond, Radiotherapy Operational Manager. Email: louise.drummond@ouh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oHCPC registration
- oBSc Radiotherapy
Desirable
- oEducated to Master (radiotherapy) level or equivalent knowledge in area related to role
Experience
Essential
- Participation in radiotherapy development work
- Previous NHS experience in Radiotherapy
- Relevant Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer experience
- Team management experience
Desirable
- Participation in the implementation of a change in practice/new equipment
- Experience using Varian/Aria equipment
- Experience of using Eclipse & Somavision planning systems
- Participation in research
Skills, Knowledge and Abilitie
Essential
- oUnderstanding of CPD requirements of profession
- oSelf-motivated, has the ability to work as a member of a team, and /or autonomously oEffective personnel management skills, including supervision of junior radiographers, students and other health care workers
- oGood technical skills and manual dexterity
- oLeadership skills
- oOrganisational and decision making skills
- oGood analytical and numerical skills
- oGood problem solving skills
- oSatisfactory attendance record
- oGood interpersonal and communication skills
- . oAbility to work well within a team environment
- oKnowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology.
- oCore knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments.
- oExcellent anatomical knowledge
- oKnowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
Desirable
- oGood image interpretation skills
- oAwareness of current trends in radiotherapy
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology
- oAttendance of relevant lectures/workshops/study days
- oLeadership Course attendance
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oHCPC registration
- oBSc Radiotherapy
Desirable
- oEducated to Master (radiotherapy) level or equivalent knowledge in area related to role
Experience
Essential
- Participation in radiotherapy development work
- Previous NHS experience in Radiotherapy
- Relevant Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer experience
- Team management experience
Desirable
- Participation in the implementation of a change in practice/new equipment
- Experience using Varian/Aria equipment
- Experience of using Eclipse & Somavision planning systems
- Participation in research
Skills, Knowledge and Abilitie
Essential
- oUnderstanding of CPD requirements of profession
- oSelf-motivated, has the ability to work as a member of a team, and /or autonomously oEffective personnel management skills, including supervision of junior radiographers, students and other health care workers
- oGood technical skills and manual dexterity
- oLeadership skills
- oOrganisational and decision making skills
- oGood analytical and numerical skills
- oGood problem solving skills
- oSatisfactory attendance record
- oGood interpersonal and communication skills
- . oAbility to work well within a team environment
- oKnowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology.
- oCore knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments.
- oExcellent anatomical knowledge
- oKnowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
Desirable
- oGood image interpretation skills
- oAwareness of current trends in radiotherapy
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology
- oAttendance of relevant lectures/workshops/study days
- oLeadership Course attendance
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxford Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington , Oxford
OX3 7LE
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
