Job summary
PHU
Radiotherapy are excited to offer this new opportunity of a Gynaecology
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) due to our current Brachytherapy AP
retiring in the summer of 2025. We have modernised and adapted their role and
job description to include leading in both EBRT and Brachytherapy services for
Gynaecology cancer patients. The clinical aspect of the four pillars will also
include side-effect management, follow-up reviews and brachytherapy
pre-assessment. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Radiotherapy
Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic oncology team, leading advancements
in radiotherapy and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
In this
role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop,
implement, and refine radiotherapy protocols. You will play a key role in
patient management, service development, treatment planning and delivery for
both EBRT and Brachytherapy services. You will play a vital role in mentoring,
developing and line managing two band 6 Gynaecology Enhanced Practitioners (EP)
who have a defined scope of practice and a portfolio to maintain which will
support the ACP's clinical and non-clinical practice. Within the last year we
have introduced many EP roles to our department as we modernise staffing
opportunities, as well as Gynaecology we have introduced Urology, Breast, H+N,
CT, review and have plans to increase these roles in the future
Main duties of the job
We have
four True Beam 3.0 linear accelerators with advanced online IGRT imaging and
two of these have 6DOF capability. We treat using SABR for Prostate, Lung and
oligometastatic disease and are due to start Spine SABR this year. Our
radiographers lead on transabdominal ultrasound to aid brachytherapy applicator
placement and we use the Bravos HDR unit with rad-led planning via
Brachyvision, applicator insertions and vaginal vault procedures. Everything in
the radiotherapy department is connected via ARIA V15.5 and we are a paperless
department for all aspects of the patient pathway. We have ambitions to
implement SGRT this year and have recently started a project to introduce
Adaptive Gynae EBRT via a "plan of the day" technique which we would
expect the Gynae ACP to lead on with the consultant, IGRT lead and Gynae EP's.
We use the Raystation treatment planning system, utilising AI auto contouring
features to aid the efficiency in the patient pathway.
Successful
candidates will start with structured objectives and SMART goals for their
first 12 months and will be provided with the opportunity to define their own
scope of practice and create a dynamic job plan to help organise their clinical
and non-clinical time. As a department, we have experience in training
consultant radiographers in Urology and Breast. There is potential in this post
to go onto a trainee pathway for a consultant radiographer post with further
training in the future if opportunities arise
About us
Here at
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert,
compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the
country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation.
Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest
hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our
patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a
wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you
share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients,
colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals
University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Position Type: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours
per week
Salary: Band 7,
£46,148 - £52,809
Gynaecology Provide a highly specialised service to Gynaecology
cancer patients undergoing External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) and High Dose-Rate
Brachytherapy (HDR), implementing best practice and evidence-based practice.
Ensure that the patient pathway is run efficiently to ensure the continuity of
care, effective use of resources and to ensure that all cancer targets, both
locally and nationally, are achieved. Operate as RPS for Brachytherapy Service.
Managing Classified Worker Status, quarterly source stick training, annual
radiation protection training, working closely with Medical Physics RPA and
MPEs. Undertake on-treatment review to manage radiotherapy patient side
effects. To undertake outpatient clinics for radiotherapy follow up, as
referred by the Clinical Oncologist To promote high professional standards,
acting as a role model within the team, ensuring consistency of practice while
also being able to make evidence-based decisions. Provide leadership,
supervision and support to staff within the oncology team including regular
1-1s and appraisals. Be an active member of the Multi-disciplinary team;
Operate inter-professionally between the MDT, radiotherapy physics, diagnostic
Radiology, theatres, Ward, anaesthetics and pre-op assessment staff, radiographers,
and Gynae CNS advising and referring as necessary for each patient. Lead and
participate in radiotherapy service development projects, research and audit
for both EBRT and Brachytherapy Undertake EBRT treatments and Brachytherapy
treatments for Gynae patients on a rotational basis, depending on the demands
of the Brachytherapy service
For further information, please refer to the attachedJob
Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Position Type: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours
per week
Salary: Band 7,
£46,148 - £52,809
Gynaecology Provide a highly specialised service to Gynaecology
cancer patients undergoing External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) and High Dose-Rate
Brachytherapy (HDR), implementing best practice and evidence-based practice.
Ensure that the patient pathway is run efficiently to ensure the continuity of
care, effective use of resources and to ensure that all cancer targets, both
locally and nationally, are achieved. Operate as RPS for Brachytherapy Service.
Managing Classified Worker Status, quarterly source stick training, annual
radiation protection training, working closely with Medical Physics RPA and
MPEs. Undertake on-treatment review to manage radiotherapy patient side
effects. To undertake outpatient clinics for radiotherapy follow up, as
referred by the Clinical Oncologist To promote high professional standards,
acting as a role model within the team, ensuring consistency of practice while
also being able to make evidence-based decisions. Provide leadership,
supervision and support to staff within the oncology team including regular
1-1s and appraisals. Be an active member of the Multi-disciplinary team;
Operate inter-professionally between the MDT, radiotherapy physics, diagnostic
Radiology, theatres, Ward, anaesthetics and pre-op assessment staff, radiographers,
and Gynae CNS advising and referring as necessary for each patient. Lead and
participate in radiotherapy service development projects, research and audit
for both EBRT and Brachytherapy Undertake EBRT treatments and Brachytherapy
treatments for Gynae patients on a rotational basis, depending on the demands
of the Brachytherapy service
For further information, please refer to the attachedJob
Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) - those who don't have a full MSc who are suitable for the role would be hired as Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner until the full MSc is acquired
- HCPC registration to practice as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- Leadership or management qualification (or In-House Management Essentials Training) (Desirable)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the NHS
- Experience of dealing with physical and psychological aspects of patient care
- Expert in delivery and verification of modern radiotherapy techniques according to speciality
- Skills and ability to safely and efficiently operate radiotherapy equipment
- Knowledge, understanding and application of IR ME R17 and IRR17 regulations
- Higher level knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology technique, technology, oncology, radiation physics, physiology
- Ability to participate in the planning of specialised techniques according to speciality
- Demonstrable ongoing CPD, including evidence-based practice
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills
- Ability to manage own time and schedule the time of others
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload effectively
- Advanced level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of developments in radiotherapy practice, professional issues, NHS policy and procedures
- Self-confidence and ability to lead, manage, support and mentor a team
- Ability to use conflict resolution skills to lead an effective team
- Ability to problem solve using evidence-based practice Radiotherapy Service Manager Team Leaders Lead Radiographers Advanced Practitioners this post Senior Radiographers Radiographers Oncology Assistants Apprentice Radiographers Admin & Clerical Team Operational Lead for RT CCO Lead Radiographer Enhanced Practice Senior Radiographers Practice Educators
- Ability to initiate changes in procedures or policies to improve service development
- Ability to convey highly complex instructions, ideas and opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Ability to critically evaluate radiotherapy technique and clinical practice
- Self-motivated, innovative, enthusiastic and the ability to motivate others
- Excellent Consultation, Organisational and Presentation skills, ability to meet deadlines
- Mature, caring, professional, role model
- Strong personal resilience
- Flexible, adaptable; ability to prioritise the service needs
- Conscientious, reliable, accurate, with thorough attention to detail
- Receptive and sensitive to the pressures of other staff groups
- Able to meet the requirements of manual handling of patients and equipment
- Flexible working hours and location must be willing and able to travel to peripheral sites
- Be able to speak and write fluently in English
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients with gynaecological cancers including brachytherapy
- Clinical examination, history taking and Independent prescribing.
- Experience in transabdominal ultrasound (USS) to aid brachytherapy applicator placement
- Experience of staff management/Development & Appraisal
- Evidence of change management and innovation in clinical practice
- Experience teaching/mentoring
- Experience in research audit
- Project Management/ Project work experience
- Evidence of the management of the patient experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) - those who don't have a full MSc who are suitable for the role would be hired as Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner until the full MSc is acquired
- HCPC registration to practice as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- Leadership or management qualification (or In-House Management Essentials Training) (Desirable)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the NHS
- Experience of dealing with physical and psychological aspects of patient care
- Expert in delivery and verification of modern radiotherapy techniques according to speciality
- Skills and ability to safely and efficiently operate radiotherapy equipment
- Knowledge, understanding and application of IR ME R17 and IRR17 regulations
- Higher level knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology technique, technology, oncology, radiation physics, physiology
- Ability to participate in the planning of specialised techniques according to speciality
- Demonstrable ongoing CPD, including evidence-based practice
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills
- Ability to manage own time and schedule the time of others
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload effectively
- Advanced level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of developments in radiotherapy practice, professional issues, NHS policy and procedures
- Self-confidence and ability to lead, manage, support and mentor a team
- Ability to use conflict resolution skills to lead an effective team
- Ability to problem solve using evidence-based practice Radiotherapy Service Manager Team Leaders Lead Radiographers Advanced Practitioners this post Senior Radiographers Radiographers Oncology Assistants Apprentice Radiographers Admin & Clerical Team Operational Lead for RT CCO Lead Radiographer Enhanced Practice Senior Radiographers Practice Educators
- Ability to initiate changes in procedures or policies to improve service development
- Ability to convey highly complex instructions, ideas and opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Ability to critically evaluate radiotherapy technique and clinical practice
- Self-motivated, innovative, enthusiastic and the ability to motivate others
- Excellent Consultation, Organisational and Presentation skills, ability to meet deadlines
- Mature, caring, professional, role model
- Strong personal resilience
- Flexible, adaptable; ability to prioritise the service needs
- Conscientious, reliable, accurate, with thorough attention to detail
- Receptive and sensitive to the pressures of other staff groups
- Able to meet the requirements of manual handling of patients and equipment
- Flexible working hours and location must be willing and able to travel to peripheral sites
- Be able to speak and write fluently in English
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients with gynaecological cancers including brachytherapy
- Clinical examination, history taking and Independent prescribing.
- Experience in transabdominal ultrasound (USS) to aid brachytherapy applicator placement
- Experience of staff management/Development & Appraisal
- Evidence of change management and innovation in clinical practice
- Experience teaching/mentoring
- Experience in research audit
- Project Management/ Project work experience
- Evidence of the management of the patient 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.
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).
