Job summary
A radiotherapy practitioner working as part of a Radiography team under the supervision of Senior Radiographers, rotating throughout the department to planning and delivering radiotherapy treatment using highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.
The department provides clinical placements for student radiographers and the postholder will be expected to participate fully in the training and mentoring of students.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Technical
- Interpret and apply the Radiation prescription/plan presented by the Consultant Oncologist
- Operate radiotherapy equipment safely and accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans.
- Identify and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes including:
- patient scheduling
- calculation of radiation treatment prescriptions/plans
- data input
- transfer of images
- collation of all treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit
- Identify and undertake correct verification for each patient pathway including:
- Verification imaging
- in-vivo dosimetry
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care
- Provide written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuring that explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level of understanding.
- Monitor patients medical condition and progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to the appropriate consultant or deputy
- Work within the standards and requirements of Quality Management System. and Contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.
- Supervise and train students and less experienced staff enabling their professional development.
- Undertake training/updates required to operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic/diagnostic potential.
- Move patients and heavy equipment using safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training annually in line with Trust policy.
- Participate in other Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care
- Provide written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuring that explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level of understanding.
- Monitor patients medical condition and progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to the appropriate consultant or deputy
- Work within the standards and requirements of Quality Management System. and Contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.
- Supervise and train students and less experienced staff enabling their professional development.
- Undertake training/updates required to operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic/diagnostic potential.
- Move patients and heavy equipment using safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training annually in line with Trust policy.
- Participate in other Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
Arden Cancer Centre, Radiotherapy Department, UHCW NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry West Midlands
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
