Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Radiotherapy Radiographer to join our team. The Trust is delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic, forward-thinking radiographers with a keen interest in delivering radiotherapy services and a passion for team working and service development. We have a fantastic team approach, and love to develop all of our staff and will give the opportunity to rotate through all areas of our department including Treatment, Pre Treatment, Brachytherapy and Review. We want you to achieve and grow your potential as a Radiographer.
Our satellite centre in Redhill is closely integrated with our main site. Situated within easy access to London, and surrounded by beautiful Surrey countryside. It offers you the opportunity to work in a smaller team and broaden your clinical skills with the chance to follow a patient throughout their treatment pathway.
Your wellbeing is important to us, and as such, we offer clinical staff a 9-day fortnight working pattern giving you the opportunity to have a fixed day off every two weeks. We offer a variety of CPD opportunities and have strong links with Macmillan giving us access to valuable learning to ensure that our staff are the best that they can be.
Should you require more information or have any questions regarding this role please contact our Operational Managers team on 01483 571122 Ext 6609.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to undertake radiotherapy interventions to the highest professional and technical standards, working with Medical, Radiography, Physics and Administrative colleagues.
As a senior radiographer you will be under the supervision of the relevantOperational Manager. You will undertake all elements of the Pre-treatment Pathway including scanning and virtual simulation and be expected to undertake duties in the Mould Room to a high standard of complexity. You will undertake all aspects of delivering External Beam Radiotherapy using complex techniques and equipment and participate in the delivery of Brachytherapy. In addition, you will be expected toperform the relevant data preparation for treating patients, attend planning meetings when appropriate and have exposure to all aspects of clinically relevant administration.The post holder will be required to work in all areas of the department and have a flexible approach to rota changes. As a key element of the role, the post holder will provide information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode. The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and has a satellite service based at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.
This post is based at East Surrey Hospital but will include working at both sites.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will maintain the highest professional and technical standards of radiotherapy.The post holder will need to maintain core clinical skills. This will includestatutory skills, Trust mandatory skills for clinical staff and all radiotherapy specific skills required to perform the role of a Senior Practitioner. The clinical skills framework for the radiotherapy department will include the full range of skills which are expected of the post holder and will be updated periodically.The post holder will be required to participate in the induction, supervision and teaching of junior staff and students within the treatment environment enabling them to achieve the required level of clinical competence.The post holder will deputise for other Radiographers as required including at internal and external meetings. A flexible approach to work is essential to meet the service needs of thedepartment and hours of work may vary with occasional weekend and public holiday working on a planned and on-call basis. Post holders may be rotared to work at either the Royal Surrey County Hospital or East Surrey Hospital sites and may be asked to travel between the sites at short notice to cover sickness. To verbally give an explanation of the treatment procedure to the patient and reassurance during the procedure and advise them as to their care and management during a course of radiotherapy.To make a professional assessment during the initial patient interview as to their requirements for further support in relation to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs and refer to other professionals as appropriate. This will be an on-going assessment during their course of treatment.To communicate efficiently and effectively with both internal and external professionals in the provision of information related to patient care.To negotiate, liaise with and advise with other sections of the department in respect of the patient pathway to ensure that the department is offering a coherent seamless service. To attend multi-disciplinary and operational radiotherapy treatment meetings to receive and impart both clinical and operational knowledge and report back to the treatment unit team when relevant.To communicate any operational issues, i.e. machine breakdown toOperational Manager for appropriate managerial decisions.To clearly communicate with the technical services department and medical physics staff relevant technical data relating to the treatment units and the operation of them that may affect the safety of their operation, i.e. Radiation safety.As senior in charge of a given treatment unit you are responsible for reporting actual or suspected treatment errors to the Operational Manager, Radiation Protection Supervisor, Medical Physics Expert and Clinical Oncologist for further investigation in respect of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000.To achieve personal competence in simple and complex treatmenttechniques associated with the treatment unit to which you are rotared.To assist the Radiographer in Charge in the technical training of students and trainee assistant practitioners in the safe and accurate manipulation of the treatment unit equipment and accessories.To assist the Radiographer in Charge in the clinical and theoretical training of students and trainee assistant practitioners in simple treatment techniques within the scope of your competence.To participate in the student assessment, discussion and meetings relevant to the on-going training of students within the department.To undertake obligatory training associated with new equipment that may be away from your normal place of work.To be technically competent to safely and accurately manipulate thetreatment unit and accessories to which you are rotared.To be responsible for, or to be responsible in conjunction with the TeamLeader Radiotherapy Radiographer in charge for the routine qualityassurance checks on the treatment unit every morning, reporting any faults or unsafe equipment.To accurately input and check clinical data into the department networkdatabase and hospital patient administration system.To report any unsafe equipment / conditions to the Team LeaderRadiotherapy Radiographer in charge of the treatment unit to preventhazards to patients, staff and visitors. As the senior in charge, reporting to the appropriate relevant body and Operational Manager.To ensure that the treatment room is tidy, clean and fully stocked with allnecessary equipment and consumables and stationary.To be responsible for, in conjunction with the Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer, the daily efficient time management of the treatment unit and patient workload. A treatment unit may have an average of 40 50 patients per day scheduled for treatment within the nominal opening hours of the departmentTo be responsible for the co-ordination of the scheduling and organisation of an individual patient treatment appointment, or schedule of a course of appointments in conjunction with the Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer.To organise and delegate tasks and duties required to be performed by the treatment team (4-5 staff) on a daily basis to maintain an effective patientfocused service in association with the Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer, or to deputise for the Team Leader RadiotherapyRadiographer in their absence.Maintain and monitor the professional standards of practice to ensure that the staff are performing their duties in a safe and competent manner. To appropriately report any staff management issues to your line manager.To directly supervise the clinical activities of junior radiographers, assistant practitioners, trainee assistant practitioners and student staff within the treatment unit environment.To adopt flexible work practices in the event of emergencies or machinefailures, to assist in allocating and rescheduling of patient appointmentsaccording to department and professional guidelines.To take responsibility for the accurate delivery of simple and complextreatment by interpretation of treatment data.To take responsibility for the accuracy of given information to enable precise treatment delivery from the first day of a patients treatment and annotate as appropriate on the treatment card that the senior set up check has been performed.To make a professional judgement by applying a critical and analyticalapproach to a treatment situation if deviations from treatment protocol occur. To evaluate the options for correction and take the appropriate actions in conjunction with the Radiographer in Charge.To make an autonomous professional clinical assessment as to the fitness of the patient to proceed with the proposed treatment on a daily basis.Proceeding to treatment if considered fit to do so.To communicate any concerns or findings with regards to the patients fitnessfor treatment to the Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer in charge or Clinical Oncologists for further management. To understand and therefore manage the side effects of radiotherapytreatment to assist and support the patient during their course of treatment.To assist the patient to achieve the required treatment position and makereasonable assessment of their physical and mental ability to co-operate with the intended procedure.To assess the patient with respect to the Trusts manual handling protocols. To complete the manual handling risk assessment as appropriate.To record and report accurately any machine faults into the machine log book for assessment by the technical team.To participate in the research, development and audit of new treatmenttechniques adopting an analytical and critical approach.To keep up to date with best practice in radiotherapy treatment deliverylocally and nationally and contribute to the implementation of evidence based clinical practice.To understand and therefore treat patients within the scope and practice of the Radiotherapy Trial portfolio. This will be guided by approved procedures, policies, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice, established precedents and understand what results or standards are to be achieved. You will be managed by a more Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer but will not expect to be directly supervised.
To ensure safe practice and to abide by the Health Professions CouncilStandards (including the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, ofproficiency, of education and training and of continuing professionaldevelopment) applicable to Radiographers. As a registered radiographer, youare personally accountable for your practice. In caring for patients and clients youmust:Respect the patient or client as an individualObtain consent before you give any treatment or careProtect confidential informationCo-operate with others in the teamMaintain your professional knowledge and competenceBe trustworthyAct to identify and minimise risk to patients and clients
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will maintain the highest professional and technical standards of radiotherapy.The post holder will need to maintain core clinical skills. This will includestatutory skills, Trust mandatory skills for clinical staff and all radiotherapy specific skills required to perform the role of a Senior Practitioner. The clinical skills framework for the radiotherapy department will include the full range of skills which are expected of the post holder and will be updated periodically.The post holder will be required to participate in the induction, supervision and teaching of junior staff and students within the treatment environment enabling them to achieve the required level of clinical competence.The post holder will deputise for other Radiographers as required including at internal and external meetings. A flexible approach to work is essential to meet the service needs of thedepartment and hours of work may vary with occasional weekend and public holiday working on a planned and on-call basis. Post holders may be rotared to work at either the Royal Surrey County Hospital or East Surrey Hospital sites and may be asked to travel between the sites at short notice to cover sickness. To verbally give an explanation of the treatment procedure to the patient and reassurance during the procedure and advise them as to their care and management during a course of radiotherapy.To make a professional assessment during the initial patient interview as to their requirements for further support in relation to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs and refer to other professionals as appropriate. This will be an on-going assessment during their course of treatment.To communicate efficiently and effectively with both internal and external professionals in the provision of information related to patient care.To negotiate, liaise with and advise with other sections of the department in respect of the patient pathway to ensure that the department is offering a coherent seamless service. To attend multi-disciplinary and operational radiotherapy treatment meetings to receive and impart both clinical and operational knowledge and report back to the treatment unit team when relevant.To communicate any operational issues, i.e. machine breakdown toOperational Manager for appropriate managerial decisions.To clearly communicate with the technical services department and medical physics staff relevant technical data relating to the treatment units and the operation of them that may affect the safety of their operation, i.e. Radiation safety.As senior in charge of a given treatment unit you are responsible for reporting actual or suspected treatment errors to the Operational Manager, Radiation Protection Supervisor, Medical Physics Expert and Clinical Oncologist for further investigation in respect of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000.To achieve personal competence in simple and complex treatmenttechniques associated with the treatment unit to which you are rotared.To assist the Radiographer in Charge in the technical training of students and trainee assistant practitioners in the safe and accurate manipulation of the treatment unit equipment and accessories.To assist the Radiographer in Charge in the clinical and theoretical training of students and trainee assistant practitioners in simple treatment techniques within the scope of your competence.To participate in the student assessment, discussion and meetings relevant to the on-going training of students within the department.To undertake obligatory training associated with new equipment that may be away from your normal place of work.To be technically competent to safely and accurately manipulate thetreatment unit and accessories to which you are rotared.To be responsible for, or to be responsible in conjunction with the TeamLeader Radiotherapy Radiographer in charge for the routine qualityassurance checks on the treatment unit every morning, reporting any faults or unsafe equipment.To accurately input and check clinical data into the department networkdatabase and hospital patient administration system.To report any unsafe equipment / conditions to the Team LeaderRadiotherapy Radiographer in charge of the treatment unit to preventhazards to patients, staff and visitors. As the senior in charge, reporting to the appropriate relevant body and Operational Manager.To ensure that the treatment room is tidy, clean and fully stocked with allnecessary equipment and consumables and stationary.To be responsible for, in conjunction with the Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer, the daily efficient time management of the treatment unit and patient workload. A treatment unit may have an average of 40 50 patients per day scheduled for treatment within the nominal opening hours of the departmentTo be responsible for the co-ordination of the scheduling and organisation of an individual patient treatment appointment, or schedule of a course of appointments in conjunction with the Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer.To organise and delegate tasks and duties required to be performed by the treatment team (4-5 staff) on a daily basis to maintain an effective patientfocused service in association with the Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer, or to deputise for the Team Leader RadiotherapyRadiographer in their absence.Maintain and monitor the professional standards of practice to ensure that the staff are performing their duties in a safe and competent manner. To appropriately report any staff management issues to your line manager.To directly supervise the clinical activities of junior radiographers, assistant practitioners, trainee assistant practitioners and student staff within the treatment unit environment.To adopt flexible work practices in the event of emergencies or machinefailures, to assist in allocating and rescheduling of patient appointmentsaccording to department and professional guidelines.To take responsibility for the accurate delivery of simple and complextreatment by interpretation of treatment data.To take responsibility for the accuracy of given information to enable precise treatment delivery from the first day of a patients treatment and annotate as appropriate on the treatment card that the senior set up check has been performed.To make a professional judgement by applying a critical and analyticalapproach to a treatment situation if deviations from treatment protocol occur. To evaluate the options for correction and take the appropriate actions in conjunction with the Radiographer in Charge.To make an autonomous professional clinical assessment as to the fitness of the patient to proceed with the proposed treatment on a daily basis.Proceeding to treatment if considered fit to do so.To communicate any concerns or findings with regards to the patients fitnessfor treatment to the Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer in charge or Clinical Oncologists for further management. To understand and therefore manage the side effects of radiotherapytreatment to assist and support the patient during their course of treatment.To assist the patient to achieve the required treatment position and makereasonable assessment of their physical and mental ability to co-operate with the intended procedure.To assess the patient with respect to the Trusts manual handling protocols. To complete the manual handling risk assessment as appropriate.To record and report accurately any machine faults into the machine log book for assessment by the technical team.To participate in the research, development and audit of new treatmenttechniques adopting an analytical and critical approach.To keep up to date with best practice in radiotherapy treatment deliverylocally and nationally and contribute to the implementation of evidence based clinical practice.To understand and therefore treat patients within the scope and practice of the Radiotherapy Trial portfolio. This will be guided by approved procedures, policies, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice, established precedents and understand what results or standards are to be achieved. You will be managed by a more Team Leader Radiotherapy Radiographer but will not expect to be directly supervised.
To ensure safe practice and to abide by the Health Professions CouncilStandards (including the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, ofproficiency, of education and training and of continuing professionaldevelopment) applicable to Radiographers. As a registered radiographer, youare personally accountable for your practice. In caring for patients and clients youmust:Respect the patient or client as an individualObtain consent before you give any treatment or careProtect confidential informationCo-operate with others in the teamMaintain your professional knowledge and competenceBe trustworthyAct to identify and minimise risk to patients and clients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- HCPC Registration
- BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T)
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in Therapy Radiography
- Experience of working in a radiotherapy department on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment.
- Use of computerised department record and verify systems
- Involvement in managing resources
- Experience of collaborating with other staff-groups
Desirable
- Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in complex treatment techniques and processes.
- Understanding of radiotherapy pre-treatment activities including Virtual Simulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- HCPC Registration
- BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T)
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in Therapy Radiography
- Experience of working in a radiotherapy department on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment.
- Use of computerised department record and verify systems
- Involvement in managing resources
- Experience of collaborating with other staff-groups
Desirable
- Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in complex treatment techniques and processes.
- Understanding of radiotherapy pre-treatment activities including Virtual Simulation
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).
