Job summary
We are looking for a radiographer with a background in Radiotherapy to take advantage of this great opportunity to expand their skillset.
The role involves managing the successful implementation and integration of Varian Noona, a cutting-edge software platform designed to enhance cancer patient care and data management.
The Project Manager will collaborate with the MDT, patients, and Varian to ensure the seamless adoption of Varian Noona. They will contribute to improving patient pathways by reducing clinic times and improving patient information distribution.
Noona also has the capability of providing appointment times, the role will aim to reduce DNAs and prevent patients arriving at the incorrect appointment time. The successful candidate will also undertake audits and conduct data analysis to drive improvement by utilising Noona's various functions.
The project aims to improve patient experience, patient outcomes and provides opportunity for long term data analysis.
The candidate will be able to maintain clinical competence while in the role with opportunities to periodically work as part of the radiotherapy treatment team.
Main duties of the job
To develop a comprehensive project plan, including goals, objectives, milestones, and timelines for Varian Noona implementation and integration.Coordinate project resources, tasks, and activities to ensure delivery of the project.Work closely with the MDT, and other relevant departments to understand their requirements and ensure Varian Noona aligns with NMUHs workflows.Identify potential risks and challenges related to Varian Noona implementation and develop risk mitigation strategies.Maintain open and transparent communication with stakeholders throughout the project.Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure the project remains on track.Provide post-implementation support to address any issues, questions, or concerns from patients.Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of Varian Noona and make recommendations for enhancements or improvements.
About us
The radiotherapy department sits within oncology outpatients. We treat approximately 1200 new patients including breast, prostate, lung, head & neck and GI. Current we use a Philips 16 slice wide bore CT scanner; we have two Varian TrueBeam Linacs running on Aria with Eclipseplanning, and we are currently in the process of installing a new Halcyon Linac which creates opportunities for advancing the service. In addition, we have a new Xstrahl superficial skin unit.
The service is continually working to implement practice development and all staff are encouraged to contribute to the achievement of these. We are able to provide opportunities for staff development both through robust in-house training programmes and CPD funding. We are continually looking to develop roles and the service within radiotherapy, we have two advancedpractice/consultant radiographers specialising in Urology and Head and Neck and are exploring an additional advanced clinical practitioner role for Breast. We have an established SABR service that offers SABR for lung and Oligometastic disease.
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Expert Practice
1.1 To develop a comprehensive project plan, including goals, objectives, milestones, and timelines for Varian Noona implementation and integration.1.2 Coordinate project resources, tasks, and activities to ensure delivery of the project.1.3 Work closely with the MDT, and other relevant departments to understand their requirements and ensure Varian Noona aligns with NMUHs workflows.1.4 Identify potential risks and challenges related to Varian Noona implementation and develop risk mitigation strategies.1.5 Maintain open and transparent communication with stakeholders throughout the project.1.6 Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure the project remains on track.1.7 Provide post-implementation support to address any issues, questions, or concerns from patients.1.8 Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of Varian Noona and make recommendations for enhancements or improvements.1.9 Participate in decisions regarding patient management and symptom control, seeking advice and reflecting on practice where appropriate. To triage any reported issues and escalate to the relevant care team where necessary.1.10 To communicate, guide and encourage patients and carers through all stages of the radiotherapy process, with sensitive support for both their physical and emotional wellbeing, including signposting to partner services.1.11 To liaise with and maintain relationships with Varian to ensure Noona integration with existing systems and workflows is seamless and robust.1.12 To communicate and support Radiotherapy departments that are members of the North & East London Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Network in any future ambitions for Noona implementation.1.13 To work with the support of senior/superintendent radiographers for project execution.1.14 To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required, from time to time, by the Radiotherapy Superintendents.1.15 To recognise limitations and to seek support as per departmental escalation policies.1.16 To comply with departmental policies for IR(ME)R 2017 compliance.1.17 To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own practice, practising within the framework of current legislation, fulfilling the duty of care to the patient, public and the Profession.1.18 To comply with professional, statutory and Trust policies and procedures (e.g. Code of Professional Conduct, SoR Guidelines on Professional Practice and CPD, Health and Safety at Work Act etc).1.19 To respect the ethical, moral, cultural, religious and social values that underpins a patients identity.1.20 To generate and sustain relationships that maintains and promotes human dignity, rights and responsibilities and ensures confidentiality.1.21 To provide the above elements of patient care to those suffering with dementia as per trust policy.1.22 To report any injury to patients, visitors or contractors in accordance with Trust policy, completing appropriate documentation and informing the Head of Radiotherapy.
2. Professional Leadership, Education & Training
2.1. Develop and deliver training programs for the MDT team and patients to ensure they are proficient in using Varian Noona.2.2. To provide support, advice, training and education for the MDT using advanced communication and influencing skills.2.3. To promote the use of PROMS, demonstrate application, and contribute to the education of staff, visitors, students, other health care professionals, patients and the wider community.2.4. An extensive review of all patient information and how it is incorporated within site specific pathways, utilising Noona to streamline the patient information workflow.2.5. To participate in the induction of new members of staff, actively engaging with their PROMs training and providing a point of contact for queries, feedback, and support.2.6. Provide educational sessions within the Trust and externally.2.7. To write and revise documentation in accordance with the Noona project requirements.2.8. To demonstrate and encourage the management of personal and professional development, maintaining and improving skills and knowledge through appraisal, and a portfolio of sustained and effective learning.
3. Practice & Service Development
3.1. To lead in audit and research related to Noona and liaise with other centres with similar models to assess consistency of results.3.2. To participate in the compilation of accurate local statistics for audit purposes on Noona activity and relating results to patient inequalities.3.3. Introduce strategies for maximum patient recruitment to Noona and maintain patient engagement.3.4. To utilise Noona to improve patient experience survey workflows and response rates.3.5. To disseminate research and best practice findings in the form of publications, presentations and posters to a national and international audience.3.6. To be adaptable and flexible as responsibilities and requirements will evolve as the project progresses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Expert Practice
1.1 To develop a comprehensive project plan, including goals, objectives, milestones, and timelines for Varian Noona implementation and integration.1.2 Coordinate project resources, tasks, and activities to ensure delivery of the project.1.3 Work closely with the MDT, and other relevant departments to understand their requirements and ensure Varian Noona aligns with NMUHs workflows.1.4 Identify potential risks and challenges related to Varian Noona implementation and develop risk mitigation strategies.1.5 Maintain open and transparent communication with stakeholders throughout the project.1.6 Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure the project remains on track.1.7 Provide post-implementation support to address any issues, questions, or concerns from patients.1.8 Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of Varian Noona and make recommendations for enhancements or improvements.1.9 Participate in decisions regarding patient management and symptom control, seeking advice and reflecting on practice where appropriate. To triage any reported issues and escalate to the relevant care team where necessary.1.10 To communicate, guide and encourage patients and carers through all stages of the radiotherapy process, with sensitive support for both their physical and emotional wellbeing, including signposting to partner services.1.11 To liaise with and maintain relationships with Varian to ensure Noona integration with existing systems and workflows is seamless and robust.1.12 To communicate and support Radiotherapy departments that are members of the North & East London Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Network in any future ambitions for Noona implementation.1.13 To work with the support of senior/superintendent radiographers for project execution.1.14 To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required, from time to time, by the Radiotherapy Superintendents.1.15 To recognise limitations and to seek support as per departmental escalation policies.1.16 To comply with departmental policies for IR(ME)R 2017 compliance.1.17 To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own practice, practising within the framework of current legislation, fulfilling the duty of care to the patient, public and the Profession.1.18 To comply with professional, statutory and Trust policies and procedures (e.g. Code of Professional Conduct, SoR Guidelines on Professional Practice and CPD, Health and Safety at Work Act etc).1.19 To respect the ethical, moral, cultural, religious and social values that underpins a patients identity.1.20 To generate and sustain relationships that maintains and promotes human dignity, rights and responsibilities and ensures confidentiality.1.21 To provide the above elements of patient care to those suffering with dementia as per trust policy.1.22 To report any injury to patients, visitors or contractors in accordance with Trust policy, completing appropriate documentation and informing the Head of Radiotherapy.
2. Professional Leadership, Education & Training
2.1. Develop and deliver training programs for the MDT team and patients to ensure they are proficient in using Varian Noona.2.2. To provide support, advice, training and education for the MDT using advanced communication and influencing skills.2.3. To promote the use of PROMS, demonstrate application, and contribute to the education of staff, visitors, students, other health care professionals, patients and the wider community.2.4. An extensive review of all patient information and how it is incorporated within site specific pathways, utilising Noona to streamline the patient information workflow.2.5. To participate in the induction of new members of staff, actively engaging with their PROMs training and providing a point of contact for queries, feedback, and support.2.6. Provide educational sessions within the Trust and externally.2.7. To write and revise documentation in accordance with the Noona project requirements.2.8. To demonstrate and encourage the management of personal and professional development, maintaining and improving skills and knowledge through appraisal, and a portfolio of sustained and effective learning.
3. Practice & Service Development
3.1. To lead in audit and research related to Noona and liaise with other centres with similar models to assess consistency of results.3.2. To participate in the compilation of accurate local statistics for audit purposes on Noona activity and relating results to patient inequalities.3.3. Introduce strategies for maximum patient recruitment to Noona and maintain patient engagement.3.4. To utilise Noona to improve patient experience survey workflows and response rates.3.5. To disseminate research and best practice findings in the form of publications, presentations and posters to a national and international audience.3.6. To be adaptable and flexible as responsibilities and requirements will evolve as the project progresses.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oHCPC registration as a Therapy Radiographer
- oDCR(T) or BSc (hons) in Therapy Radiography
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the risks associated with radiation and patient treatments / imaging.
- Significant post qualification experience
- Practical experience delivering radiotherapy
- Knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Experience in radiotherapy planning & imaging techniques. Able to analyse images and formulate action plans
- Audit and data analysis experience
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Undertaken presentations
- Project management or project implementation experience
- Experience with on treatment review and symptom management
- Teaching expereince
- Quality Improvement understanding
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oHCPC registration as a Therapy Radiographer
- oDCR(T) or BSc (hons) in Therapy Radiography
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the risks associated with radiation and patient treatments / imaging.
- Significant post qualification experience
- Practical experience delivering radiotherapy
- Knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Experience in radiotherapy planning & imaging techniques. Able to analyse images and formulate action plans
- Audit and data analysis experience
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Undertaken presentations
- Project management or project implementation experience
- Experience with on treatment review and symptom management
- Teaching expereince
- Quality Improvement understanding
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
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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).
