Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, caring and highly motivated radiographer to work as a team leader in pre-treatment at Guys Cancer centre.
We are looking for a radiographer with an excellent technical background and strong leadership attributes to work in a sophisticated pre-treatment department, with advanced scanning and planning techniques.
The departments routinely operate extended day working and shift patterns apply for machine service days and unscheduled service interruptions.
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 pre-treatment to effectively deliver the service with the support of the section and operational lead radiographers.
To maintain excellent patient centered care at all times in line with the trust values.
To uphold high standards of accuracy and quality in all aspects of pre-treatment, including preparations, patient positioning, CT scanning, contrast delivery, virtual simulation and working in MRI and PET-CT.
To ensure that junior and rotating radiographers are supported in their learning and to drive service development
About us
The Radiotherapy Service serves a catchment population of approximately 1.6 million and is the provider of radiotherapy for the six London boroughs - Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The service also receives national referrals from St John's Skin Clinic, based at GSTFT, for patients requiring specialist skin radiotherapy, Total Skin Electron Body radiotherapy (TSEBT).
The service also provides TBI and stereotactic radiotherapy, body and intracranial treatment (Dec 16), and for a very small number of private patients.
The service delivers in excess of 52,000 radiotherapy treatments and works in closest collaboration with colleagues at King's College NHS Foundation Trust, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
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
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR (T)
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by relevant practical experience
- HCPC registration
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.
- Demonstrate experience on CT scanner and pre treatment virtual simulation and a willingness to work in all other areas as required.
Desirable
- Cannulation experience
- Contrast giving
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate experience/knowledge of Radiotherapy planning.
- 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 organisational abilities and good time management skills.
- 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.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience on a wide range of advanced Radiotherapy techniques eg SABR, DIBH, EEBH
- Demonstrate knowledge of QA in Radiotherapy.
Additional Information
Essential
- Demonstrate recognition of the increase in Responsibilities the post will entail.
- 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
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR (T)
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by relevant practical experience
- HCPC registration
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.
- Demonstrate experience on CT scanner and pre treatment virtual simulation and a willingness to work in all other areas as required.
Desirable
- Cannulation experience
- Contrast giving
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate experience/knowledge of Radiotherapy planning.
- 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 organisational abilities and good time management skills.
- 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.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience on a wide range of advanced Radiotherapy techniques eg SABR, DIBH, EEBH
- Demonstrate knowledge of QA in Radiotherapy.
Additional Information
Essential
- Demonstrate recognition of the increase in Responsibilities the post will entail.
- 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).
