Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified Radiographers to join our team in Shrewsbury. Applications are welcome from Radiographers with experience but this post would also be suitable for newly qualified Radiographers.

This opportunity is primarily within the treatment areas, however, there may be an opportunity to work in pre-treatment.

We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment and the chance to participate in our Radiographer led initiatives including Review Clinics, Site specific MDTs, virtual simulation and IGRT.

We actively encourage role development and support staff in achieving their personal goals and aspirations. All staff have the opportunity to work flexible hours; full-time posts work 37.5 hours over four long days with a rolling day off. All staff participate in on-call for emergency patients at the weekend.

Main duties of the job

  • To carry out all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment in line with the requirements of the Radiotherapy Services Manager.
  • To work alongside other professional groups to develop site specific techniques to improve the quality of care for patients receiving radiotherapy in this department
  • Ensure the needs of the patient are identified and met.

About us

The department consists of 3 Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators; a Gulmay Unit and a Canon LB Exceed wide bore CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse.

We are extending the SABR service to include bone and nodes soon.

We have an active Clinical Trials department and participate in most major trials.

Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life.

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-TPR-614-A

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Radiographic Studies or equivalent DCR
  • HCPC registration
  • DCR (Diploma of the College of Radiographers)

Desirable

  • Has carried out research; undertaking post graduate qualifications

General educational requirements

Essential

  • Minimum requirement for university entrance but including at least 1 science subject at A Level (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Sufficient experience of working as a qualified therapeutic radiographer to have developed the technical and professional skills necessary to work at this level.
  • Wide experience with radiotherapy equipment and techniques
  • Experience with megavoltage, orthovoltage and superficial treatment units
  • Experience with IGRT
  • Experience in CT and in dosimetry
  • Experience on treatment record and verify systems

Desirable

  • CT planning including 4d CT
  • Experience with Rapidarc
  • Development of effective network contacts to facilitate working relationships.
Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Radiographic Studies or equivalent DCR
  • HCPC registration
  • DCR (Diploma of the College of Radiographers)

Desirable

  • Has carried out research; undertaking post graduate qualifications

General educational requirements

Essential

  • Minimum requirement for university entrance but including at least 1 science subject at A Level (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Sufficient experience of working as a qualified therapeutic radiographer to have developed the technical and professional skills necessary to work at this level.
  • Wide experience with radiotherapy equipment and techniques
  • Experience with megavoltage, orthovoltage and superficial treatment units
  • Experience with IGRT
  • Experience in CT and in dosimetry
  • Experience on treatment record and verify systems

Desirable

  • CT planning including 4d CT
  • Experience with Rapidarc
  • Development of effective network contacts to facilitate working relationships.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Radiotherapy Services Manager

Louise Killey

louise.killey@nhs.net

01743261179

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-TPR-614-A

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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