Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated senior therapeutic
radiographer to join our friendly on treatment review team as a band 7
Macmillan Radiotherapy Specialist Review Radiographer (0.6WTE) (3 days per
week) for 18 months to cover for maternity leave.
You
will be an integral member of a small team of 2 review radiographers that provide
specialist care for all patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment here at
Worcestershire Oncology Centre alongside site specialist radiographers. You
will be reviewing patients undergoing radiotherapy, delivering information and support
to our patients.
You
will play a key role in coordinating care pathways, liaising with other
departments within and outside the Trust to ensure seamless care for our
patients.
Further
training for this role will be supported by the Trust. You will be expected to
actively engage with Macmillan to maximize learning and development
opportunities.
The
radiotherapy department at Worcester is patient focused and strives to ensure
that all patients are treated in a supportive and calming environment, offering excellent facilities for patients.
We have 3 matched Elekta
Linacs undertaking a wide range of techniques including SABR and DIBH.
Localization is carried out on a Toshiba wide bore scanner, Raystation is used
for all treatment planning. Mosaiq is our oncology management system.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary cancer care
team providing specific expertise in the physical, emotional and educational
needs of patients undergoing radiotherapy.
They will undertake on-treatment
review clinics being responsible for the development of evidence based
protocols and Patient Group Directives to support both this role as well as the
radiographers in managing radiotherapy related side effects.
The post holder will
play a key role in coordinating care pathways for patients requiring
radiotherapy and will liaise with other departments, within and outside the
Trust and with the community to ensure seamless care. They will provide specialist
advice and education to other health care professionals on all aspects of
radiotherapy and associated toxicities.
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 over 7,000 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.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clinical
- Provide information and advice to patient, carers and staff on all aspects of cancer, its treatment and the support services available. To offer particular expertise in the field of radiotherapy treatment and the management of treatment related toxicities in line with department and Trust protocols and National Guidance.
- Deliver a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care by appropriate sign-posting to relevant staff, services or agencies.
- Promote patient/carer independence through the provision of relevant education and support.
- Provide confidential support to patients utilising a range of recognised counselling skills.
- Act as a patient advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.
- Undertake radiotherapy on-treatment review clinics providing expertise in the assessment and management of treatment related toxicities and initiating treatment in line with evidence based protocols and in liaison with the patients Clinical Oncologist.
- Implement and disseminate change in practice through policy and guideline development.
- Coordinate the radiotherapy treatment pathway for specified patients groups particularly those undergoing multi-modality treatment.
- Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.
- Provide specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
2. Managerial / leadership
- Participate in Macmillan Service Reviews in order to drive service improvement.
- Lead on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
- Lead the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care.
- Line manage the HCAs associated with the clinic area
3. Research and education
- Take a lead role in formal and informal education of all Health Care Professionals as appropriate, in relation to cancer treatments, particularly radiotherapy and treatment related side effects.
- Work with other disciplines and support agencies to promote the service in the hospital and community.
- Actively promote research-based practice in the area of Clinical Oncology and collaborate with radiographers and nursing and medical staff as appropriate.
- Participate in the Induction of new staff.
- Ensure that people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with a Macmillan Professional and know about the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan.
- Collate and record quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research and provides Macmillan with an Annual Report demonstrating the evidence.
4. Professional Development
- Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engage with learning and development opportunities offered by Macmillan.
- Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.
- Undertake reflective practice and maintain a portfolio of learning.
- Participate in individual performance review.
5. Other Duties
- Comply with health and safety legislation throughout the Radiotherapy Department, reporting accidents promptly and taking appropriate action in line with statutory requirements and Trust procedures.
- Be aware of the appropriate course of action in any emergency, particularly in relation to occurrences of cardiac arrest or fire.
- Ensure that Trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care to all who come into contact with the services provided by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust.
- Comply with the College of Radiographers and Health Professionals Council statements on: code of conduct, patient confidentiality and administration of medicines.
- Any other duties in accordance with the grade and nature of the post as required by the Radiotherapy Service Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clinical
- Provide information and advice to patient, carers and staff on all aspects of cancer, its treatment and the support services available. To offer particular expertise in the field of radiotherapy treatment and the management of treatment related toxicities in line with department and Trust protocols and National Guidance.
- Deliver a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care by appropriate sign-posting to relevant staff, services or agencies.
- Promote patient/carer independence through the provision of relevant education and support.
- Provide confidential support to patients utilising a range of recognised counselling skills.
- Act as a patient advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.
- Undertake radiotherapy on-treatment review clinics providing expertise in the assessment and management of treatment related toxicities and initiating treatment in line with evidence based protocols and in liaison with the patients Clinical Oncologist.
- Implement and disseminate change in practice through policy and guideline development.
- Coordinate the radiotherapy treatment pathway for specified patients groups particularly those undergoing multi-modality treatment.
- Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.
- Provide specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
2. Managerial / leadership
- Participate in Macmillan Service Reviews in order to drive service improvement.
- Lead on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
- Lead the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care.
- Line manage the HCAs associated with the clinic area
3. Research and education
- Take a lead role in formal and informal education of all Health Care Professionals as appropriate, in relation to cancer treatments, particularly radiotherapy and treatment related side effects.
- Work with other disciplines and support agencies to promote the service in the hospital and community.
- Actively promote research-based practice in the area of Clinical Oncology and collaborate with radiographers and nursing and medical staff as appropriate.
- Participate in the Induction of new staff.
- Ensure that people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with a Macmillan Professional and know about the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan.
- Collate and record quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research and provides Macmillan with an Annual Report demonstrating the evidence.
4. Professional Development
- Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engage with learning and development opportunities offered by Macmillan.
- Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.
- Undertake reflective practice and maintain a portfolio of learning.
- Participate in individual performance review.
5. Other Duties
- Comply with health and safety legislation throughout the Radiotherapy Department, reporting accidents promptly and taking appropriate action in line with statutory requirements and Trust procedures.
- Be aware of the appropriate course of action in any emergency, particularly in relation to occurrences of cardiac arrest or fire.
- Ensure that Trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care to all who come into contact with the services provided by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust.
- Comply with the College of Radiographers and Health Professionals Council statements on: code of conduct, patient confidentiality and administration of medicines.
- Any other duties in accordance with the grade and nature of the post as required by the Radiotherapy Service Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Radiographer
- BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- MSc level education in related subject or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
- Communication skills training
- NMP qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Masters equivalent knowledge of routine and highly specialist 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
- Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others
- Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Able to motivate self and others.
Desirable
- Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to make effective decisions under pressure
- Caring and empathetic
- Able to work effectively in an emotionally charged environment
- Inspires confidence in patients and colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above
- In depth specialist experience in management of radiotherapy treatment and related toxicities
- Experience of developing and implementing new protocols
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of dispensing medication under PGD
Desirable
- Previous experience as Specialist Radiographer
- Experience of research and audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Radiographer
- BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- MSc level education in related subject or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
- Communication skills training
- NMP qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Masters equivalent knowledge of routine and highly specialist 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
- Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others
- Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Able to motivate self and others.
Desirable
- Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to make effective decisions under pressure
- Caring and empathetic
- Able to work effectively in an emotionally charged environment
- Inspires confidence in patients and colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above
- In depth specialist experience in management of radiotherapy treatment and related toxicities
- Experience of developing and implementing new protocols
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of dispensing medication under PGD
Desirable
- Previous experience as Specialist Radiographer
- Experience of research and audit
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
