Job summary
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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to join our team as a Consultant Radiographer in neuro-oncology, specialising in brain metastases and skull base tumours. This is an exciting opportunity to practice at an expert level, providing specialist care for patients undergoing radiotherapy for neuro-oncology cancers.
The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner providing a comprehensive service for Stereotactic Radio Surgery (SRS). The role includes accepting referrals from the MDT, undertaking clinical assessment and examination, outlining and prescribing SRS radiotherapy, and delivering a follow-up service.
You will act as the Lead Radiographer for SRS, ensuring national specialist service quality metrics are achieved and maintained. Consultant Radiographer roles are well established at Clatterbridge and are valued members of the multidisciplinary medical team.
The successful candidate will commence at Band 8A while undertaking training through a structured development plan. Following successful completion of competencies, the post will progress to Band 8B (typically within 12 months depending on experience).
Main duties of the job
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Provide expert-level care for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment for neuro-oncology, brain metastases and skull base cancers.
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Deliver a comprehensive consultant radiographer service to support and enhance the neuro-oncology radiotherapy pathway.
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Act as a key member of the neuro-oncology Site Reference Group (SRG) Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
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Lead the development of clinical standards, protocols, and guidelines related to neuro-oncology radiotherapy practice.
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Prescribe within agreed protocols and review radiotherapy treatment plans, including treatment plan approval.
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Lead and coordinate the Neuro-Oncology radiotherapy service to optimise the use of existing resources and facilities.
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Act as the Lead Radiographer for the SRS service and ensure national specialist service quality metrics are achieved and maintained.
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Provide expert clinical advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
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Assess, follow up, and prescribe treatments and medication within approved protocols for neuro-oncology, brain metastases and skull base radiotherapy patients.
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Lead the education and training of healthcare professionals involved in the radiotherapy management of neuro-oncology cancers.
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Contribute to audit, research, and service evaluation within neuro-oncology and RT practice
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification as a Therapeutic Radiographer (DCR (T) or BSc)
- Current HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- Qualification to MSc level in related subject
- Evidence of current and relevant CPD
Desirable
- Working towards doctoral level education
- Management qualification I study
- Leadership and management development course
- Qualified and registered Supplementary prescriber
- Counselling
- Informed Consent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current technologies in Neuro Oncology Radiotherapy - Treatment and Pre- Treatment, including SRS
- Knowledge of current techniques and developments in Radiotherapy/ Oncology
- Awareness of national guidelines and protocols for Neuro-Oncology radiotherapy
- Significant knowledge and experience in Neuro Oncology Planning
- Knowledge of research and audit methodology.
- Knowledge of cancer waits
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of Neuro-Oncology Oncology and Neuro-Oncology cancer pathways
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate depth of experience and competence normally with significant clinical experience in core radiotherapy
- Significant experience with Neuro-Oncology cancer
- Significant experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrate experience of Research and audit
Desirable
- Experience of managing and implementing change
- Project management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification as a Therapeutic Radiographer (DCR (T) or BSc)
- Current HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- Qualification to MSc level in related subject
- Evidence of current and relevant CPD
Desirable
- Working towards doctoral level education
- Management qualification I study
- Leadership and management development course
- Qualified and registered Supplementary prescriber
- Counselling
- Informed Consent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current technologies in Neuro Oncology Radiotherapy - Treatment and Pre- Treatment, including SRS
- Knowledge of current techniques and developments in Radiotherapy/ Oncology
- Awareness of national guidelines and protocols for Neuro-Oncology radiotherapy
- Significant knowledge and experience in Neuro Oncology Planning
- Knowledge of research and audit methodology.
- Knowledge of cancer waits
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of Neuro-Oncology Oncology and Neuro-Oncology cancer pathways
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate depth of experience and competence normally with significant clinical experience in core radiotherapy
- Significant experience with Neuro-Oncology cancer
- Significant experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrate experience of Research and audit
Desirable
- Experience of managing and implementing change
- Project management 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
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).
