Clinical Technologist - Mould Room & Brachytherapy

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics, based at The James Cook University Hospital has a vacancy for a clinical technologist - mould room & brachytherapy. This is a 12 month fixed term post. The successful candidate will join a team of 12 physicists and 12 technologists working in radiotherapy physics.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery all aspects of mould room and brachytherapy support, working alongside another clinical technologist and the Chief Clinical Technologist. A full range of custom immobilisation and shielding devices are produced. Brachytherapy support includes QA, theatre work and treatment delivery, alongside management of the brachytherapy applicator library.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will possess a good knowledge of the radiotherapy process, an aptitude for intricate manual work and an appetite for both personal and service development.

Applicants should possess a degree in clinical technology, physics, therapy radiography or equivalent, and should have (or be eligible for) registration under a relevant professional body. Exceptional candidates at an earlier point in their career may be suitable for appointment at a lower band.

We have an active brachytherapy service, treating a variety of sites using our Nucletron remote after-loading brachytherapy unit.The department has six Elekta linacs (three Versa HD, three Synergy with Agility MLC - all equipped with FFF technology) and one superficial/deep X-ray set. Pre-treatment imaging consists of Siemens and Toshiba wide bore CT scanners with associated ProSoma virtual simulation software. Treatment plans are produced using Raystation and Monaco.

The department prides itself on delivering state-of the-art treatment techniques to our patient population and research and development is actively encouraged. For example, the use of 3D printing technology is under active investigation and we hope to introduce it into clinical use by the end of the year.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Date posted

08 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CD-6429679

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Clinical Technology/Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent

Desirable

Registered Clinical Technologist or registered with the HCPC as a therapy radiographer

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
Good communication skills with all staff groups
Patient handling/movement skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of Quality Systems.

Experience

Essential

Specialist knowledge of Mould Room clinical techniques and practice
Sound working knowledge and skills in the use of aseptic techniques and theatre practices.

Desirable

Significant post qualification experience in the Mould Room covering a broad range of routine and non-routine/specialist and highly specialist practices

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Clinical Technology/Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent

Desirable

Registered Clinical Technologist or registered with the HCPC as a therapy radiographer

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
Good communication skills with all staff groups
Patient handling/movement skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of Quality Systems.

Experience

Essential

Specialist knowledge of Mould Room clinical techniques and practice
Sound working knowledge and skills in the use of aseptic techniques and theatre practices.

Desirable

Significant post qualification experience in the Mould Room covering a broad range of routine and non-routine/specialist and highly specialist practices

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).