Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 highly motivated individuals to join our caring and dynamic team delivering radiotherapy to a large and diverse population. Final year students are welcome to apply.
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.
The therapy radiographer will be required to work as a member of a team in all areas of the department within a rota system, performing such duties as are required in the planning, pre-treatment and treatment of patients.
To comply with all Trust and Departmental Policies, procedures and protocols, commenting and suggesting changes as necessary.
To ensure a patient centred approach to the radiotherapy service.
The radiographer will acknowledge and fulfil the requirements of their CPD.
Main duties of the job
Budget
- To ensure the safe use of highly complex treatment machines costing in excess of £2 million.
- Ensure that the correct data is captured for every treatment delivered
Staff
- To assist in the training of Radiographers, Radiotherapy Assistants, and Student Radiographers
- To assess and mentor students
- Manage own CPD
Policy
- To comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
- To be aware and comply with the Local Rules of the Radiotherapy Department in compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations
- To conform to the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IRMER
- Be aware of changes to procedures and policies within the department
- To actively engage with the Quality Management System.
Communications
- To communicate with a variety of healthcare professionals
- To deliver highly complex information to patients, their relatives or carers with empathy and tact and in situations where there may be barriers to understanding.
- To promote effective communication amongst staff to create a good working environment.
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:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- 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
Service Delivery & Development
- Work independently, or closely with the senior radiographers, to coordinate the efficient, accurate patient focused planning and delivery of ionising radiation following evidence based protocols.
- Assist in the development of protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for use by the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of an ever evolving practice in terms of patient management.
- Participate in the organisation of the daily workload to optimise the through put of activity.
- Assist in the reassignment of activity in the event of breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms.
- Able to participate in service improvement projects including working with the multidisciplinary team.
- Assist in the delivery of training sessions including supporting staff to achieve clinical competency
- To participate in presentations when appropriate, promoting knowledge and awareness of radiotherapy, developing the service as one team.
Governance
- To be aware and comply with the Local Rules of the Radiotherapy Department in compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations
- To conform to the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IRMER
- To ensure that the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors to the department is maintained
- To immediately report accidents or injuries to patients, staff and visitors to the Head of Radiotherapy
- Report immediately any error that is found to the Senior in charge of the unit
- To attend mandatory training
- To be aware of the requirements of ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)
Patient/Customer Service
- To provide advice about treatment and side effects for patients, relatives and carers, in a timely, appropriate and sensitive manner
- To be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing the highest possible standard of care for patients.
- An understanding of different patient/carer support mechanisms and how these can be accessed is essential.
- To assess, recognise radiotherapy radiation-induced toxicity and cancer-related side effects during treatment in order to assess patients suitability for radiotherapy and refer to senior colleagues when appropriate.
Research
- To be aware of the research activities within the department
- To participate in research projects within the department
To be aware of the relationship between the radiotherapy department and the Hope clinical trials unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service Delivery & Development
- Work independently, or closely with the senior radiographers, to coordinate the efficient, accurate patient focused planning and delivery of ionising radiation following evidence based protocols.
- Assist in the development of protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for use by the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of an ever evolving practice in terms of patient management.
- Participate in the organisation of the daily workload to optimise the through put of activity.
- Assist in the reassignment of activity in the event of breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms.
- Able to participate in service improvement projects including working with the multidisciplinary team.
- Assist in the delivery of training sessions including supporting staff to achieve clinical competency
- To participate in presentations when appropriate, promoting knowledge and awareness of radiotherapy, developing the service as one team.
Governance
- To be aware and comply with the Local Rules of the Radiotherapy Department in compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations
- To conform to the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IRMER
- To ensure that the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors to the department is maintained
- To immediately report accidents or injuries to patients, staff and visitors to the Head of Radiotherapy
- Report immediately any error that is found to the Senior in charge of the unit
- To attend mandatory training
- To be aware of the requirements of ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)
Patient/Customer Service
- To provide advice about treatment and side effects for patients, relatives and carers, in a timely, appropriate and sensitive manner
- To be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing the highest possible standard of care for patients.
- An understanding of different patient/carer support mechanisms and how these can be accessed is essential.
- To assess, recognise radiotherapy radiation-induced toxicity and cancer-related side effects during treatment in order to assess patients suitability for radiotherapy and refer to senior colleagues when appropriate.
Research
- To be aware of the research activities within the department
- To participate in research projects within the department
To be aware of the relationship between the radiotherapy department and the Hope clinical trials unit
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Qualification
Essential
- BSC (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography
Desirable
- Qualification gained in the UK
Skills
Essential
- Able to scan/treat patients
Desirable
- Experience of complex techniques
Trust values
Essential
- Examples of Trust values given
Desirable
- Demonstration of working to Trust values given
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Qualification
Essential
- BSC (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography
Desirable
- Qualification gained in the UK
Skills
Essential
- Able to scan/treat patients
Desirable
- Experience of complex techniques
Trust values
Essential
- Examples of Trust values given
Desirable
- Demonstration of working to Trust values given
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).
