Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced therapeutic radiographer to join the Radiotherapy department at the Royal Free Hospital as a Band 7 Radiotherapy Review Specialist Radiographer for 12-months maternity leave cover. The Royal Free London is one of the largest and leading providers of cancer care in the UK.
The new post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to the holistic care of patients undergoing radiotherapy throughout the whole radiotherapy pathway. They will deliver a patient centred service, providing information, support and point of contact, as well as assessment and clinical reviewof patients during radiotherapy. The post holder shall contribute to enhancing service delivery and service development by implementing best and evidence-based practice across the Radiotherapy pathway.You will work in close collaboration with the Consultant Clinical Oncologists andbe an effective team player in the tumour specific multi-disciplinary team.
You will have exceptional clinical, organisational and management skills to participate in the MDT and create an environment in which staff and students can learn and reach their full potential.
The Royal Free Radiotherapy Department has 2 Varian TrueBeams with Aria. There is an orthovoltage unit, a Toshiba CT-scanner, Pinnacle TPS, VMAT, IGRT, SABR and respiratory gated/ motion managed radiotherapy. The department is accredited to ISO 9001:2015.
Main duties of the job
The radiotherapy review specialists are higher level practitioners who supervise allpatients undergoing radiotherapy, liaising with the relevant medical team(s) and, inparticular, working alongside the clinical nurse specialist(s) and clinical oncologistswith the cancer site specific teams. They are required:? To undertake review clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards ofpatient care throughout the radiotherapy pathway from pre to post treatment.? To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needsof the patient group and based on principles that are research based and whichenhance the quality of patient care.? To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvementof patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this inpractice through engagement in research activities.? To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.? Provide daily holistic assessment to patients attending for treatment andinitiate treatments according to protocols. This will include access to patients whomay need additional specialist support for problems related to radiotherapy.? Educate and inform the wider multi-disciplinary team and participate in audit andimplement any recommendations that will result in service improvements.? To be responsible for maintaining and promoting high professional standards,ensuring regard for relevant legal, ethical, and professional frameworks.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information, please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- Must be registered with the HCPC
- Evidence of appropriate CPD activity
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- ACP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical radiotherapy experience on a range of equipment including experience as a band 6 radiographer or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of radiotherapy on-treatment review
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of a range of treatment techniques, advanced techniques, IGRT and planning
- Demonstrate participation in the development and implementation of techniques and procedures
- Demonstrates a high level of communication skills including the ability to deal with anxious and demanding patients an carers
- Demonstrates and ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and an ability to motivate staff and build a team
- Demonstrate a high level of organisation with problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrate the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient setup and treatment delivery
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to use initiative
- Demonstrates a calm and professional manner
- Awareness of own limitations
- Excellent time management
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- Must be registered with the HCPC
- Evidence of appropriate CPD activity
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- ACP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical radiotherapy experience on a range of equipment including experience as a band 6 radiographer or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of radiotherapy on-treatment review
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of a range of treatment techniques, advanced techniques, IGRT and planning
- Demonstrate participation in the development and implementation of techniques and procedures
- Demonstrates a high level of communication skills including the ability to deal with anxious and demanding patients an carers
- Demonstrates and ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and an ability to motivate staff and build a team
- Demonstrate a high level of organisation with problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrate the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient setup and treatment delivery
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to use initiative
- Demonstrates a calm and professional manner
- Awareness of own limitations
- Excellent time management
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).
