Job summary
Recognised as one of the largest NHS Trusts -- University Hospitals Birmingham is at the forefront of care within our communities. Nationally we are recognised as leaders in Radiotherapy Treatment, particularly in the fields of SRS, SABR and paediatrics. We have an exciting range of radiotherapy equipment available to us, including a Radixact, tomotherapy units, CyberKnife, AlignRT as well as linacs and two CT scanners.
You as the successful candidate will be an experienced, senior Therapeutic Radiographer, who is challenged by providing excellence in service delivery and crucially an experienced and motivating Lead that our colleagues can aspire too and seek support from.
Working in conjunction with the Radiotherapy Lead Manager you will lead a team of 90 including Technical Leads, clinical therapeutic radiographers, specialist therapeutic radiographers and a wider patient administration team. Collectively this incredible team ensure and develop the provision of a high quality and safe service to all our patients and colleagues.
In return, you can expect a warm and friendly welcome from the Radiotherapy and wider UHB Team -- where our values of Kind, Connected and Bold underpin everything we do. You can expect a starting salary of 56,164 rising to 65,262 with ongoing education and personal development. This, along with a public sector pension, 27 days annual leave (rising with service) and the opportunity to make a difference within our communities.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role include:
* Supporting the Radiotherapy Lead Manager in ensuring and developing the provision of a high quality and safe service through innovative personal leadership and management.
* To be responsible for the overall day to day operations of the Radiotherapy Department.
* To provide strong leadership and technical expertise to the department and Trust to ensure the delivery of a consistently excellent standard of care and treatment.
* To act as Radiation Protection Supervisor within the department ensuring compliance with IRR 2017.
* To deputise for the Radiotherapy Lead Manager when required at department, trust, regional and national levels
If you like what you hear about the incredible work the Radiotherapy Team are already doing, please call us in confidence on 0121 371 5082.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Qualified Radiographer (e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers -- Therapy / Degree in Therapeutic Radiography)
- * MSc in relevant subject (e.g Leadership, Management, Radiotherapy and Oncology) and / or equivalent experience / additional knowledge in the form of formal training / specialist knowledge
- * Current state registration
- * Attendance of recent relevant post graduate courses and study days
- * Evidence of interest and commitment in working towards further professional development and qualification
Desirable
- * Evidence of relevant MSc level study
- * Postgraduate qualification in Management Studies or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working clinically at a senior radiographer grade with evidence of leading and organising a team of radiographers
- * Significant post graduate experience on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment to include recent and extensive experience at management level.
- * Experience in assessing and teaching radiographers and trainee radiographers
- * Experience of developing staff clinically and professionally
- * Specialist knowledge of cancer pathology and disease patterns
- * Specialist knowledge of clinical radiotherapy including potential radiation risks, acute patient side effects and their effective management
- * An active awareness of relevant legislation, national cancer standards and professional guidelines
- * An awareness of the national agenda for radiotherapy services.
- * Understanding of the principles of change management and experience of implementing change within a service.
- * Comprehensive understanding of IR(ME)R in relation to radiotherapy
Desirable
- * Experience of undertaking clinical audits and surveys
- * Experience of change management
- * Experience of workforce planning
- * Knowledge and experience of procurement process.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Ability to communicate articulately (written, verbal and non-verbal) and provide information across professional boundaries
- * Excellent computer skills with proven ability of interrogating the oncology management system
- * Proven leadership, organisational and decision making skills
- * Demonstrable reasoning skills and an ability to use initiative and judgement in situations where there is a variance from routine/expected
- * Able to assimilate information and formulate ideas / projects / developments
- * Flexibility and the willingness to undertake a wide range of duties with the ability to work in all areas of the department
- * Ability to participate in extended hours and bank holiday working.
- * Ability to work from and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Qualified Radiographer (e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers -- Therapy / Degree in Therapeutic Radiography)
- * MSc in relevant subject (e.g Leadership, Management, Radiotherapy and Oncology) and / or equivalent experience / additional knowledge in the form of formal training / specialist knowledge
- * Current state registration
- * Attendance of recent relevant post graduate courses and study days
- * Evidence of interest and commitment in working towards further professional development and qualification
Desirable
- * Evidence of relevant MSc level study
- * Postgraduate qualification in Management Studies or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working clinically at a senior radiographer grade with evidence of leading and organising a team of radiographers
- * Significant post graduate experience on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment to include recent and extensive experience at management level.
- * Experience in assessing and teaching radiographers and trainee radiographers
- * Experience of developing staff clinically and professionally
- * Specialist knowledge of cancer pathology and disease patterns
- * Specialist knowledge of clinical radiotherapy including potential radiation risks, acute patient side effects and their effective management
- * An active awareness of relevant legislation, national cancer standards and professional guidelines
- * An awareness of the national agenda for radiotherapy services.
- * Understanding of the principles of change management and experience of implementing change within a service.
- * Comprehensive understanding of IR(ME)R in relation to radiotherapy
Desirable
- * Experience of undertaking clinical audits and surveys
- * Experience of change management
- * Experience of workforce planning
- * Knowledge and experience of procurement process.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Ability to communicate articulately (written, verbal and non-verbal) and provide information across professional boundaries
- * Excellent computer skills with proven ability of interrogating the oncology management system
- * Proven leadership, organisational and decision making skills
- * Demonstrable reasoning skills and an ability to use initiative and judgement in situations where there is a variance from routine/expected
- * Able to assimilate information and formulate ideas / projects / developments
- * Flexibility and the willingness to undertake a wide range of duties with the ability to work in all areas of the department
- * Ability to participate in extended hours and bank holiday working.
- * Ability to work from and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role.
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).
