Therapeutic Radiographer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
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Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking radiographer to join our radiotherapy team.This role involves the day to day management of the radiotherapy patient workload and leading a team of radiographers on one of our new linear accelerators at our main site at the General or at our satellite centre in Basingstoke. Other areas of rotational work include pre-treatment, DXR and in our new Brachytherapy suite.A wealth of additional opportunities are available in the following areas; TBI and SABR providing safe, state-of-the-art patient centred care for our patients. We are also a regional sarcoma centre, a tertiary referral centre for Neuro-oncology (delivering SRS/T) and our main site is also the only centre in the country delivering Intra operative Radiotherapy (IOERT) for Pancreatic and GI tumours.We are the first centre in the UK to have Exactrac Dynamic in clinical use on 3 of our 7 Linacs providing sub-millimetre correction through stereoscopic imaging with 6 degrees of freedom correction. Our other linacs and our 3 CTs (1 with 4DCT acquisition) have Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking.
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Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
As one of England's premier acute teaching Trusts, we're dedicated to nurturing your career ambitions through exceptional learning and development opportunities. University Hospital Southampton (UHS) proudly holds a 'Good' rating from the CQC. In the most recent national NHS Staff Survey, we ranked among the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and recommendations from our staff as a workplace and care provider.
Date posted
26 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum - Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
188-CLN0204-B
Job locations
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Radiotherapy Operations
Radiotherapy Operations radiotherapyops@uhs.nhs.uk
02381203319
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