Job summary
The Radiotherapy department of University Hospitals Leicester is excited to offer the opportunity for a pre-treatment radiographer to join our team.
The department is the host for the East Midlands radiotherapy network and has excellent transport links around the region and with the rest of the country. Being based at the Royal Infirmary site you will be within walking distance of the vibrant and historical city centre of Leicester.
Equipment includes 2 Varian Clinac iX linear accelerators with OBI, respiratory gating and RapidArc, 2 Varian TrueBeam linacs, ARIA Oncology management system, Prosoma Virtual Simulation, Varian Eclipse treatment planning system, 1 Canon and 1 GE wide bore CT scanners with 4DCT, XStrahl superficial unit and Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit. A replacement programme to include 2 more Varian TrueBeam linacs is underway as well as the construction of a new brachytherapy suite.
We offer a wide range of modern treatments and techniques including deep inspiration breath hold for breast patients and SABR for both primary lung and oligometastatic disease.
This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your clinical and leadership skills for the benefit of the LLR patient population and for those patients from further afield.
Main duties of the job
- To be an expert within pre-treatment having specialist knowledge and experience.
- To support the development of the Radiotherapy service by providing clinical expertise and leadership to implement evidence based practice.
- To lead on the development of the team and individual team members through competency based training.
- To lead on research in own area of specialism and encourage others to engage with research activities.
- Use specialist knowledge to make judgments on how to achieve the best treatment for patients from a range of options.
- In collaboration with Clinical Oncologists discuss complex cases to ensure patients receive the best care.
- To ensure that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered at all times.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:o We focus on what matters mosto We treat others how we would like to be treatedo We are passionate and creative in our worko We do what we say we are going to doo We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To ensure the safe use of highly complex treatment machines which cost in excess of £2 million.
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Identify the potential to improve the efficiency of the service.
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Identify the impact of changes in treatment technique/protocols that may have on the activity of the service.
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Investigate other sources of income to fund research and development within the service.
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Along with the other Band 7 Therapeutic Radiographers to line manage the Band 5 & 6 radiographers ensuring that all aspects of performance, attendance, training and appraisal are addressed in accordance with Trust policy.
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Provides specialist training and ensures completion of the competency matrix.
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Responsible for assessing the competency of other staff members and managing staff who have not reached the required competency level.
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To assess and mentor students.
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To take part in the recruitment process and subsequent induction of staff.
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To comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
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Propose changes to procedures and policies within the department/area of specialism.
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To actively engage with the Quality Management System.
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Collaborate with departments/areas outside of Radiotherapy to implement changes to procedures and policies.
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Be aware and comply with the Local Rules of the Radiotherapy Department in compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations.
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Conform to the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IRMER.
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Ensure that staff / students under your supervision are compliant with radiation legislation.
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Lead on the implementation of changes to policies and procedures including authoring documents and training staff.
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Able to plan workloads for own area of specialism from both a patient and staff perspective.
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Able to organise the workload to optimise the through put of activity.
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Able to organise the reassignment of activity in the event of breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms.
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Able to organise and plan ongoing service improvement projects including working with the multidisciplinary team.
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Organise and deliver training sessions including supporting staff to achieve clinical competency.
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Be accountable for their own actions acting as a professional radiographer.
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To be the lead for area of specialism acting independently to manage their own workload and giving advice to others.
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To work in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures and adhere to the local QMS.
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To provide a highly specialised service to patients.
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Able to make complex decisions to ensure patients receive the correct care.
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Able to provide patients, their carers and other healthcare professionals with specialist advice relating to their treatment and care.
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Able to obtain consent in line with the Trust policy.
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Able to recognise when advice needs to be sought from other healthcare providers or services.
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To ensure that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered at all times.
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To advise and support patients and their carers should they have any concerns or complaints.
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To record and investigate errors using the Datix system in a timely manner.
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Actively engage in any relevant research or trials undertaken within the department.
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Carry out audit and research in area of specialism and contribute to related areas.
-
Promote research and audit and encourage other staff to take part in these activities.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To ensure the safe use of highly complex treatment machines which cost in excess of £2 million.
-
Identify the potential to improve the efficiency of the service.
-
Identify the impact of changes in treatment technique/protocols that may have on the activity of the service.
-
Investigate other sources of income to fund research and development within the service.
-
Along with the other Band 7 Therapeutic Radiographers to line manage the Band 5 & 6 radiographers ensuring that all aspects of performance, attendance, training and appraisal are addressed in accordance with Trust policy.
-
Provides specialist training and ensures completion of the competency matrix.
-
Responsible for assessing the competency of other staff members and managing staff who have not reached the required competency level.
-
To assess and mentor students.
-
To take part in the recruitment process and subsequent induction of staff.
-
To comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
-
Propose changes to procedures and policies within the department/area of specialism.
-
To actively engage with the Quality Management System.
-
Collaborate with departments/areas outside of Radiotherapy to implement changes to procedures and policies.
-
Be aware and comply with the Local Rules of the Radiotherapy Department in compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations.
-
Conform to the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IRMER.
-
Ensure that staff / students under your supervision are compliant with radiation legislation.
-
Lead on the implementation of changes to policies and procedures including authoring documents and training staff.
-
Able to plan workloads for own area of specialism from both a patient and staff perspective.
-
Able to organise the workload to optimise the through put of activity.
-
Able to organise the reassignment of activity in the event of breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms.
-
Able to organise and plan ongoing service improvement projects including working with the multidisciplinary team.
-
Organise and deliver training sessions including supporting staff to achieve clinical competency.
-
Be accountable for their own actions acting as a professional radiographer.
-
To be the lead for area of specialism acting independently to manage their own workload and giving advice to others.
-
To work in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures and adhere to the local QMS.
-
To provide a highly specialised service to patients.
-
Able to make complex decisions to ensure patients receive the correct care.
-
Able to provide patients, their carers and other healthcare professionals with specialist advice relating to their treatment and care.
-
Able to obtain consent in line with the Trust policy.
-
Able to recognise when advice needs to be sought from other healthcare providers or services.
-
To ensure that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered at all times.
-
To advise and support patients and their carers should they have any concerns or complaints.
-
To record and investigate errors using the Datix system in a timely manner.
-
Actively engage in any relevant research or trials undertaken within the department.
-
Carry out audit and research in area of specialism and contribute to related areas.
-
Promote research and audit and encourage other staff to take part in these activities.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Awareness of Trust values and behaviours
Desirable
- Gives examples of demonstrating Trust values and behaviours
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc module relevant to area of specialism
Desirable
- Completed MSc for area of specialism
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working with area of specialism
Analytical/judgement
Essential
- Examples of making complex judgements included
Desirable
- Examples of making complex judgements in area of specialism included
Leadership
Essential
- Examples of leadership included
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Awareness of Trust values and behaviours
Desirable
- Gives examples of demonstrating Trust values and behaviours
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc module relevant to area of specialism
Desirable
- Completed MSc for area of specialism
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working with area of specialism
Analytical/judgement
Essential
- Examples of making complex judgements included
Desirable
- Examples of making complex judgements in area of specialism included
Leadership
Essential
- Examples of leadership included
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).
