Job summary
An experienced practitioner rotating through the Radiotherapy Department providing clinical technical services using a range of highly specialist Radiotherapy Treatment and planning equipment. The postholder will work with and deputise for the Band 7 Radiographer managing the caseload, staff and equipment of their designated unit, maintaining associated records and delivering evidence based, patient centred care.
The department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers and the postholder will be expected to participate fully in the supervision, training and assessing of students.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Demonstrates safe & effective practice in the planning, delivery and on-treatment verification processes (in- vivo dosimetry, image acquisition and analysis) of radiotherapy.
- Evaluate results of these processes and take appropriate action in line with department procedures
- Operate Radiotherapy equipment delivering treatment safely and accurately within the tolerances defined for the technique.
- Records all activities carefully, and accurately consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Understands and undertakes role as Operator under IR(ME)R
- Identify and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes including:a) patient schedulingb) calculation of radiation treatment prescriptions/plansc) data input and screen check of prescription/ plan parametersd) transfer of images e) checking of complex treatment prescriptions.f) collation of all treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit
- Work as part of Pre-Treatment team to acquire appropriate localisation CT planning scans.
- Document all mandatory patient IRMER statements, e.g., pregnancy status and laterality.
- Ensure that all patient setup information is recorded accurately and unambiguously.
- Evaluate and respond appropriately to information given.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuring that explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level of understanding
- Monitor patients medical condition and progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to the appropriate consultant or deputy
- Plan and implement an appropriate supportive care package for patients liaising with other departments, professionals and agencies to optimise support before during and after treatment.
- Educate, motivate and reassure patients to ensure compliance with treatment regimens assessing the patients physical and emotional state daily to ensure that it is appropriate to proceed with treatment.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Radiotherapy or equivalent oHCPC registered oPost-grad courses or study oDemonstrable CPD and evidence of using learning to improve practice
Desirable
- oLeadership course
Experience
Essential
- oNHS experience as a therapeutic radiographer oExperience working in both treatment and pre-treatment/CT oExperience of managing staff or students
Desirable
- oActing up experience at band 6 level oExperience with Elekta linacs and Mosaiq oExperience with Canon CT oContrast trained oExperience of using SGRT
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of a range of radiotherapy techniques oKnowledge of radiotherapy side effects and associated patient care oKnowledge of associated treatments in cancer management oAwareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for radiotherapy practice oKnowledge of current national guidelines for radiotherapy
Desirable
- oOffers innovative ideas for practice or service development oKnowledge of future developments in radiotherapy
Skills
Essential
- oAble to perform treatment set ups efficiently and accurately oAble to analyse problems and make effective, safe decisions under time pressures oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance oAwareness of own limitations oExcellent communication skills with patients and staff including documentation of any patient related information oAble to integrate quickly into teams oAbility to work under pressure oAbility to manage workload and prioritise tasks oIT skills oAble to motivate and enable junior staff to work to their full potential
Desirable
- oAudit skills oTeaching skills oPresentation skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
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