Job summary
We are recruiting for a Radiotherapy Technical Lead (8A).
Radiotherapy at UHB has seen a lot of positive change over the past 6 months. A focus on cultural transformation, implementation of more structured learning and development plans, realigned reporting structures designed to support staff at all levels, are all part of the much-needed overhaul, and as demand on the service increases, to ensure continuity in staff and patient centred support and development, the recruitment of a Tech Lead is a key appointment.
As such, we are seeking applications from confident, highly motivated and forward-thinking individuals with a passion for patient care and service development as you will be leading and supporting a team who has built an incredible and enviable reputation for cancer treatment in the UK. Our 100+ colleagues provide circa 4,500 new patients per year with world class radiotherapy treatments, utilising a range of procedures and technologies to ensure our service is of the highest calibre.
To join our Senior Management Team, applicants must hold a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent and be registered with the HCPC with significant experience as a senior radiographer and able to demonstrate how your leadership skills have allowed you to successfully manage a large team.
The successful applicant can expect excellent support off the Radiotherapy Lead Manager, Head of Operational Workforce, and team of incredibly experienced Tech Leads.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to provide ongoing support and development to a highly skilled team consisting of Team Leaders, Senior Radiographers and Radiographers. You will act as a Technical Lead supporting your team with more complex treatments, providing guidance and clarity around best practice for patients.
The postholder will be expected to participate in all managerial responsibilities, e.g. sickness management and to represent the department at external meetings.
In addition to responsibilities for day-to-day management of staff and patients, the post holder will take a leading role in the current and future development of staff and services within Radiotherapy ensuring strategic plans are in place for all future development and will act as a resource for Clinicians, Radiographers and Medical Physics staff.
You will also be fundamental for the delivery of people strategies, addressing key people priorities with a person centred, solutions focussed approach. You will enable the development of staff experience, workforce planning, workforce design and change, culture and inclusion, and employee relations.
The applicant will be expected to participate in the technical lead rota to accommodate service demands as there is a requirement to routinely cover extended day working, Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 8pm. In addition, there is a requirement to work bank holidays and some occasional weekend working in line with NRAG recommendations.
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.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
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*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
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
- *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
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
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
- *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
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).
