Job summary
We are seeking highly motivated, caring and experienced therapeutic radiographers with excellent technical skills in treatment and image guided radiotherapy, to lead a team of radiographers to deliver exceptional patient centred services.
As one of the most successful and highly regarded teaching hospitals in the NHS we are able to provide enviable opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer exposure to a fantastic combination of routine, varied and highly specialised treatments.
We have a mixture of permanent positions and a 1 year fixed term secondment/acting up opportunity available.
The departments routinely operates an extended day working 7:45am - 8pm and shift patterns apply. Bank holiday and weekend working take place in line with the department and service operational needs. Participation on the on-call rota is a requirement of this post.
Main duties of the job
To join the leadership team in Treatment to effectively deliver the service with the support of the Section and Operational Lead radiographers. To maintain excellent patient centred care at all times in line with the trust values.
To uphold high standards of accuracy and quality in all aspects oftreatment, including advanced treatment delivery and imaging techniques, eg IG-IMRT, SABR, SRS and TSEBT.
To ensure that junior and student radiographers are supported in their learning and to drive service development.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services , all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services.We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements forthis post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements forthis post.
Person Specification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR (T)
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by relevant practical experience
Desirable
- MSc in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
- Management or Leadership qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as a Senior Radiographer/Band 6 in a Radiotherapy department to include work on a wide range of Radiotherapy equipment.
- Demonstrable experience on Linacs, CT Scanner & SXT and a willingness to work in all other areas as required.
Desirable
- Experience/knowledge of Radiotherapy planning
- Experience of teaching and training in the work setting
- Demonstrate experience on a wide range advanced Radiotherapy techniques eg SABR, DIBH
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Demonstrate high levels of hand, eye and sensory co-ordination to ensure precise patient set-ups.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff to achieve their full potential.
- Demonstrate a high level of Communication skills, including the ability to deal with sensitive information & to deal with anxious and demanding patients using tact and persuasive skills
- Demonstrate Problem solving and Decision Making abilities.
- Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude
- Demonstrate a good level of theoretical skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current Radiation Regulations
- Demonstrate organisational abilities and good time management skills.
- Demonstrate recognition of the increase in Responsibilities the post will entail.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of QA in Radiotherapy.
Additional Information
Essential
- Demonstrate the willingness to work flexible hours including on call duties.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in student training.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent CPD activity
Person Specification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR (T)
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by relevant practical experience
Desirable
- MSc in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
- Management or Leadership qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as a Senior Radiographer/Band 6 in a Radiotherapy department to include work on a wide range of Radiotherapy equipment.
- Demonstrable experience on Linacs, CT Scanner & SXT and a willingness to work in all other areas as required.
Desirable
- Experience/knowledge of Radiotherapy planning
- Experience of teaching and training in the work setting
- Demonstrate experience on a wide range advanced Radiotherapy techniques eg SABR, DIBH
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Demonstrate high levels of hand, eye and sensory co-ordination to ensure precise patient set-ups.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff to achieve their full potential.
- Demonstrate a high level of Communication skills, including the ability to deal with sensitive information & to deal with anxious and demanding patients using tact and persuasive skills
- Demonstrate Problem solving and Decision Making abilities.
- Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude
- Demonstrate a good level of theoretical skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current Radiation Regulations
- Demonstrate organisational abilities and good time management skills.
- Demonstrate recognition of the increase in Responsibilities the post will entail.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of QA in Radiotherapy.
Additional Information
Essential
- Demonstrate the willingness to work flexible hours including on call duties.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in student training.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent CPD activity
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).
