Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for applications for Treatment/Rotational Band 6s due to promotions within our senior team. Band 5 radiographers with a minimum of 18 months experience will be considered for these posts
As a Band 6 Senior Therapeutic Radiographer you would be part of a Linac based team but would also have the opportunity to rotate through other areas of the department such as pre-treatment or brachytherapy. As a large regional centre you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of treatments including paediatric radiotherapy, image guided IMRT, SABR, SRS and total body electron and photon treatments
In order to cover the service needs, the post-holder will need to be able to work flexible shifts over the working week with normal hours between 07.30 and 20.00.
Main duties of the job
To rotate through all the relevant clinical areas of the department under the direction of the sectional team leaders
To work and lead as part of a team of staff and to assist in the provision of a high quality Radiotherapy Service.
To comply with and contribute to the maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 quality system for the department.
To participate in audit, and the clinical research and development of techniques and equipment.
To ensure high technical standards and patient care standards are maintained during simulation and treatment.
To participate in the training and education programme of student and junior radiographers.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest acute hospitals in England, employing over 19,000 staff. We provide care to over 2.5million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to a further 3-4million people from neighbouring counties.
The Nottingham Radiotherapy Centre offers cutting edge treatment delivery and pre-treatment technology including:-
6 Elekta Versa HD and Agility Linacs .
SGRT solutions include VisionRT (2) and Exactrac with Brainlab (2).
2 Canon Exceed LB CT 4D scanners
Raystation and Monaco planning systems and Mosaiq Oncology Management system.
The Radiotherapy Department provides complex treatments including: paediatric radiotherapy, image guided IMRT, SABR, SRS and total body electron and photon treatments for patients across Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands region. The department has a major commitment to evidence based practice and participates in multi-centre clinical research.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest acute hospitals in England, employing over 19,000 staff. We provide care to over 2.5million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to a further 3-4million people from neighbouring counties.
The Nottingham Radiotherapy Centre offers cutting edge treatment delivery and pre-treatment technology including:-
6 Elekta Versa HD and Agility Linacs .
SGRT solutions include VisionRT (2) and Exactrac with Brainlab (2).
2 Canon Exceed LB CT 4D scanners
Raystation and Monaco planning systems and Mosaiq Oncology Management system.
The Radiotherapy Department provides complex treatments including: paediatric radiotherapy, image guided IMRT, SABR, SRS and total body electron and photon treatments for patients across Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands region. The department has a major commitment to evidence based practice and participates in multi-centre clinical research.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months post registration experience
- Experience of using modern treatment machines
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Completion of preceptorship period with evidence
Communication and relationship skilss
Essential
- Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Can analyse and interpret treatment data and communicate to junior staff
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate effective workload management of self and others/treatment machines
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months post registration experience
- Experience of using modern treatment machines
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Completion of preceptorship period with evidence
Communication and relationship skilss
Essential
- Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Can analyse and interpret treatment data and communicate to junior staff
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate effective workload management of self and others/treatment machines
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).