Senior Therapeutic Radiographer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The Colchester Hospital Radiotherapy department is seeking to appoint a rotational Radiographer as a newly appointed Band 6 / Band 6 Team Leader with experience. This is a 2yr fixed term contract.
The rotations will be through the department which has the following facilities:-
Localisation is carried out on a Toshiba Wide Bore CT scanner and planning is carried out using Prosoma Virtual Simulation Software. All of these units are fully networked with the Eclipse planning systems via the ARIA network. There are full mouldroom facilities and an Orthovoltage and Superficial unit as well as HDR brachytherapy.
All radiographers rotate through the treatment units and the CT scanner, and there are opportunities to participate in the planning process. The department provides clinical placements for the training of students from The University Of Suffolk.
Main duties of the job
Depending on experience
1. i)manage the treatment unit, supervise the work of a team and rotate through the CT Simulator or
ii) Deputise for Team Leader band 6 Radiographer when required, supervising the work of a team and rotate through the CT Simulator.
2. Provide and maintain the highest professional and technical standards of the department, in conjunction with the Team Leader band 6 and Band 7 Radiographers, to ensure accurate treatment for a range of procedures.
3. Establish and maintain effective communication with individual groups, both patients and healthcare professionals, about difficult or complex treatment matters, overcoming any problems in communication.
4. Provide specialised advice concerning treatment and care of cancer patients, with a range of conditions, whilst undergoing radiotherapy.
5. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
6. Establish and maintain effective communication with individual groups, both patients and healthcare professionals, about difficult or complex treatment matters, overcoming any problems in communication.
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Date posted
20 June 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,306 to £39,027 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR668-22
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO45JL
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO45JL
Employer's website
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