Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking radiographer to join our radiotherapy team as a pre-treatment senior radiographer.
You will be an experienced therapeutic radiographer with excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills ready to help run a busy pre-treatment unit in a friendly, modern radiotherapy department.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.
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
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We know that moving to a new city can be a big decision, whether you are relocating in the UK or travelling from abroad.
Our team here are ready to make this as simple as possible for you, with support for the practicalities including finding somewhere to live and registering with a new GP.
If you are relocating internationally, you will be provided with a support package including temporary accommodation which will be discussed with you at offer stage.
If you are relocating to Southampton from other parts of the UK we are able to offer some financial relocation support and the HR team will discuss this with you.
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year.
The normal department working hours include 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Friday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.
Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.
WHAT YOU WILLL DO
To lead the delivery of radiotherapy treatment.To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately.
To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during their radiotherapy.WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers
Candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC
Excellent written and verbal English language skills
Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
Ability to communicate with wide range of people
Ability to lead the team and work as a team member
Ability to work under own initiative
Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Please refer to our welcome pack for more information. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit to our department, we would love to hear from you. Simply email RadiotherapyOps@uhs.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
We know that moving to a new city can be a big decision, whether you are relocating in the UK or travelling from abroad.
Our team here are ready to make this as simple as possible for you, with support for the practicalities including finding somewhere to live and registering with a new GP.
If you are relocating internationally, you will be provided with a support package including temporary accommodation which will be discussed with you at offer stage.
If you are relocating to Southampton from other parts of the UK we are able to offer some financial relocation support and the HR team will discuss this with you.
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year.
The normal department working hours include 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Friday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.
Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.
WHAT YOU WILLL DO
To lead the delivery of radiotherapy treatment.To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately.
To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during their radiotherapy.WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers
Candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC
Excellent written and verbal English language skills
Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
Ability to communicate with wide range of people
Ability to lead the team and work as a team member
Ability to work under own initiative
Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Please refer to our welcome pack for more information. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit to our department, we would love to hear from you. Simply email RadiotherapyOps@uhs.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management.
Desirable
- Higher degree / Diploma in Management.
- Project management/educational experience
- Understanding of wider Radiotherapy agenda e.g. Radiotherapy specialised commissioning and service specifications.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment.
- Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy technique
- Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member.
- Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual
- Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Desirable
- Experience and practice with the latest technological advances.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management.
Desirable
- Higher degree / Diploma in Management.
- Project management/educational experience
- Understanding of wider Radiotherapy agenda e.g. Radiotherapy specialised commissioning and service specifications.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment.
- Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy technique
- Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member.
- Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual
- Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Desirable
- Experience and practice with the latest technological advances.
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).
