Job summary
You will develop and maintain an evidence-based information and support service for Gynaecological and Colo-Rectal patients, supporting patients and their carers requiring radical and palliative Gynaecological and Colo-Rectal radiotherapy along their treatment pathway within the Kent Oncology Centre at the Maidstone site. It requires you to work closely with the Gynaecological and Colo- Rectal oncology team including the CNS's to support these patients through the radiotherapy pathway. You will have developed expertise to be able to function at the forefront of professional practice.
The role will primarily be as the key worker for patients undergoing Gynaecological and Colo-Rectal radiotherapy and the post holder will be involved in all stages of the patient pathway from initial consultation, consent, on treatment review and follow up.
You will facilitate a team on Gynaecological brachytherapy, ensuring all activities are performed according to trust and department policy. They will take the lead on Preparation and initiation of high dose rate irradiation, being responsible for removal of the radioactive source in the event of an emergency. To undertake Vault Gynaecological Brachytherapy insertions and removal of intracavity applicators.
All posts are linked to a competency package which enables radiotherapists to progress through a career pathway.
Some training will be given to enable you to meet the requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist information about disease, treatment and side effects from the point of diagnosis for patients, relatives and carers' specifically for patients within the speciality.
- To provide support prior to and during treatment and be part of the follow up care for patients attending for radiotherapy.
- To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to provide seamless care for radiotherapy patients and specifically for patients with Gynaecological and Colo-Rectal cancers.
- To attend new patient, review and follow-up Oncology clinics to enable patients to have adequate information to make an informed choice as to the treatment option they wish to pursue.
- To obtain informed consent in line with trust and departmental protocol.
- Provide appropriate referrals for social and economic needs, making applications for grants and benefits.
- To develop assessment tools for patient care and review and to provide ongoing support for patients and relatives after completion of treatment
- To provide patient 'On treatment review 'and follow up
- To provide radiographer lead service for Gynaecological and Colo-Rectal patients as identified by the lead Oncologist and professional lead for therapeutic Radiographers.
- To take the lead when initiating radiation treatment from a radioactive isotope.
- Able to lead and be responsible for removing a radioactive isotope from the patient in accordance with the emergency procedure in brachytherapy.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
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We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work hard to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristics. MTW also has active Disability, LGBT+ and Cultural Ethnic Minorities Networks to bring staff together and in act positive change!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
We would encourage all employees working for the NHS that you keep yourself protected against COVID-19. Please follow the link below to find out more information and to book your COVID-19 vaccine today
Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work hard to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristics. MTW also has active Disability, LGBT+ and Cultural Ethnic Minorities Networks to bring staff together and in act positive change!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
- Education at M-level for specialist area
- Registerable with HCPC
- Operator and referrer under IRMER
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Undertaken accredited academic development
- MSc modules in review/consent
- Counselling course/module
- NMP module
Experience
Essential
- To have worked in a clinical environment.
- Have worked within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience as clinical radiotherapist
- Previous supervisory experience Demonstrates experience of CPD
- Range of clinical experience for specialist area
- Understands the cancer patient's pathway
- Knowledge of relevant national standards
- Knowledge of audit and research process
- Working knowledge of government targets
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cancer Network Strategy
- Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Meetings
- Experience on computerised treatment associated equipment
Skills
Essential
- Previous supervisory experience
- Knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
- Ability to participate in driving service development
- Knowledge of specialist field
Desirable
- Lead service development
- Knowledge of the pre-treatment process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
- Education at M-level for specialist area
- Registerable with HCPC
- Operator and referrer under IRMER
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Undertaken accredited academic development
- MSc modules in review/consent
- Counselling course/module
- NMP module
Experience
Essential
- To have worked in a clinical environment.
- Have worked within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience as clinical radiotherapist
- Previous supervisory experience Demonstrates experience of CPD
- Range of clinical experience for specialist area
- Understands the cancer patient's pathway
- Knowledge of relevant national standards
- Knowledge of audit and research process
- Working knowledge of government targets
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cancer Network Strategy
- Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Meetings
- Experience on computerised treatment associated equipment
Skills
Essential
- Previous supervisory experience
- Knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
- Ability to participate in driving service development
- Knowledge of specialist field
Desirable
- Lead service development
- Knowledge of the pre-treatment process
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).
