Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Therapy Radiographer to join our impressive Radiotherapy team at The Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) is one of Europe's leading and largest cancer treatment centres. Clinical radiotherapy equipment comprises of six linear accelerators including five Truebeam units, image guidance technology and volumetric arc therapy (RapidArc) capabilities.
The Radiotherapy department is operational 7 days a week including bank holidays. External beam radiotherapy is routinely delivered between 8am-8pm Monday - Friday.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out complex technical radiotherapeutic procedures on all the treatment and pre-treatment units in the department on a rotational basis.
- To undertake the appropriate care of patient, assessment of treatment progress and side effects making appropriate referral to the multidisciplinary team.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Main role requirements are below but for full details please refer to attached person specification.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self-motivation
- Initiative and empathy
- Knowledge of a range of treatment techniques
- Good standards of patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Main role requirements are below but for full details please refer to attached person specification.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self-motivation
- Initiative and empathy
- Knowledge of a range of treatment techniques
- Good standards of patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy and registered with the HPCP
- Evidence of appropriate CPD activity where relevant
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Student training across the breath of the Radiotherapy process. (2)
Desirable
- OBI knowledge desired
- Post-registration experience within radiotherapy
- Experience in dealing with the public
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self motivation
- Initiative and empathy
Desirable
- Understanding of own leadership capabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Range of treatment techniques
- Good standards of patient care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of modern treatment techniques and modalities and professional issues
Other Requirements
Essential
- Team player
- Calm, capable and professional
- Responsible
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy and registered with the HPCP
- Evidence of appropriate CPD activity where relevant
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Student training across the breath of the Radiotherapy process. (2)
Desirable
- OBI knowledge desired
- Post-registration experience within radiotherapy
- Experience in dealing with the public
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self motivation
- Initiative and empathy
Desirable
- Understanding of own leadership capabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Range of treatment techniques
- Good standards of patient care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of modern treatment techniques and modalities and professional issues
Other Requirements
Essential
- Team player
- Calm, capable and professional
- Responsible
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).
