Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Therapeutic Radiographer, Radiotherapy

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Job summary

Do you want to start your career in a patient focused, forward thinking department? If the answer is yes, then we are the department for you. Applications from students due to qualify in 2023 are welcome.

As a newly qualified radiographer you will be supported in your transition from a student to an autonomous member of the team via our supportive preceptorship program. You will rotate through both treatment and pre-treatment areas.

Where are we? We are based in a new bespoke purpose built building on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site, with beautiful views of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. Worcester is a thriving city on the banks of the River Severn, close to areas of outstanding natural beauty. We have close links to the M5; Birmingham, Cheltenham and Bristol are all within easy reach.

Who are we? We are a small friendly team of approximately 35 radiographers. We strive to ensure that all patients are treated in a supportive and calming environment. As a result, we offer excellent facilities for patients including Radiographer led clinics as well as site specialist radiographers.

Working in a smaller centre will afford you opportunities for participation in audit and service development.

We provide placements for undergraduate students from Birmingham City University.

For an informal discussion or visit please contact Claire Bode Claire.Bode1@nhs.net

Tel 01905 761431

Main duties of the job

As a band 5 Radiographer you will rotate through both the treatment and pre-treatment areas, gaining experience on Elekta linacs using both CBCT and MV imaging as well as the opportunity to deliver superficial treatment on our Gulmay unit. You will also rotate into the pre-treatment area where you will participate in the localization of patients using a Toshiba (cannon) Wide Bore Scanner and carry out radiographer led Vsim using Raystation. We are paperlight utilizing Mosaiq as our booking and verification system.

You will work as part of a Radiotherapy team under the supervision of Senior Radiographers.

You will be providing information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.

You will be expected to participate in the training and mentoring of students.

You will be expected to undertake on call duties on a rotational basis.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Best services for local people
Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
Best use of resources
Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

Date posted

02 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-23-5910-3

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical:-

Operate radiotherapy equipment safely and accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans

Undertake treatment verification processes using CBCT and MV imaging

Check and input radiotherapy treatment plans into the verification system.

Patient care: -

Provide information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and their carers during their radiotherapy appointment ensuring that a holistic approach is taken reporting problems to the Macmillan radiographer or consultant.

Communication:-

Ensure that all records are kept accurately

Communicate with patients and their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner

Governance:-

Work within HCPC professional code of conduct

Work within the standards and requirements of the quality management system

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical:-

Operate radiotherapy equipment safely and accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans

Undertake treatment verification processes using CBCT and MV imaging

Check and input radiotherapy treatment plans into the verification system.

Patient care: -

Communication:-

Ensure that all records are kept accurately

Communicate with patients and their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner

Governance:-

Work within HCPC professional code of conduct

Work within the standards and requirements of the quality management system

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience (either post grad or undergraduate) using modern Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems including CBCT

Desirable

Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs
Previous experience using Mosaiq

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Radiotherapy (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of a wide range of Radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for Radiotherapy practice
Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance
Able to work under pressure

Desirable

Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment and the cancer agenda

Other

Essential

Caring and empathetic
Works well as part of a team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience (either post grad or undergraduate) using modern Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems including CBCT

Desirable

Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs
Previous experience using Mosaiq

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Radiotherapy (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of a wide range of Radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for Radiotherapy practice
Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance
Able to work under pressure

Desirable

Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment and the cancer agenda

Other

Essential

Caring and empathetic
Works well as part of a team

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).

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)