Job summary
Radiotherapy is the use of radiation to damage and kill diseased cells. Its main use is found in cancer treatment, where it can be used on its own, or as part of a wider treatment, which may also involve surgery or chemotherapy. Therapeutic Radiographers work in the radiotherapy department to plan and deliver radiotherapy.
The radiotherapy department at NNUH is a networked, paperless department. We have a managed service contract which allows us to purchase and maintain state of the art radiotherapy equipment, including a fleet of five Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, two CT simulators, a Varian Bravos brachytherapy unit and an Xstrahl 150 superficial unit. Our dosimetry planning is radiographer-led, predominately using VMAT and IMRT. We also have radiographer-led on-treatment review and radiotherapy late effects services
We are a clinical placement site for student radiographers from University of Suffolk, giving you the opportunity to help us shape the next generation of therapeutic radiographers. We are also the host provider for the East of England Operational Delivery Network putting us at the forefront of service design in the region.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for forward thinking, team players, who want to take up this exciting degree apprenticeship opportunity. The successful candidates will study to gain a BSc (Hons) Degree in Therapeutic Radiography whilst working in the radiotherapy department.
The degree apprenticeship will be delivered as a 3-year programme in Therapeutic Radiography with on-the-job training and specific academic support from Sheffield Hallam University (20% protected time). Most of the taught element of your degree apprenticeship will be undertaken remotely, although there will be a short placement at the university base each year. On completion of the training period, the employee will be expected to qualify as a Therapeutic Radiographer and gain HCPC registration in order to practice.
The Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer is part of a team who is responsible for planning and delivering high quality treatment to cancer patients. The radiotherapy department is open weekdays between 7.00 and 20:00 and your shifts will be allotted between these hours.
If this sounds like the job for you and you would like some further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Mark.gilham@nnuh.nhs.uk or Claire.morgan@nnuh.nhs.uk. Alternatively contact Mark on 01603 646740 or Claire on 01603 288134
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- With a high level of skill and accuracy, to assist in the delivery of radiotherapy treatments using external beam radiation and/or sealed sources.
- To assist the therapeutic radiographers in the planning and marking up of patients treatments alongside clinicians and other team members.
- To be actively involved in the pre/post planning processes, including treatment course scheduling, calculations for treatment dose and programming of the treatment plan using computer systems.
- To ensure patients holistic needs are cared for, by involving other health care professionals where necessary.
- To provide patients and carers with verbal and written advice specific to their needs.
- To ensure that accurate statistics and records are maintained, in line with the policies of the department.
- To assist in the organisation of the day to day running of the unit.
- To deputise, when necessary, for the Therapeutic Radiographer.
- To liaise with all other departments concerned with the patients management.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- With a high level of skill and accuracy, to assist in the delivery of radiotherapy treatments using external beam radiation and/or sealed sources.
- To assist the therapeutic radiographers in the planning and marking up of patients treatments alongside clinicians and other team members.
- To be actively involved in the pre/post planning processes, including treatment course scheduling, calculations for treatment dose and programming of the treatment plan using computer systems.
- To ensure patients holistic needs are cared for, by involving other health care professionals where necessary.
- To provide patients and carers with verbal and written advice specific to their needs.
- To ensure that accurate statistics and records are maintained, in line with the policies of the department.
- To assist in the organisation of the day to day running of the unit.
- To deputise, when necessary, for the Therapeutic Radiographer.
- To liaise with all other departments concerned with the patients management.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSE passes at grade C or grade 4 and above including Mathematics, English language or literature. Level 2 equivalent literacy & numeracy qualifications will be accepted.
- Plus one of the following: o 120 UCAS points from 3 A levels. Or equivalent from national BTEC qualifications e.g.: extended diploma in applied science, health science or health studies. o Successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma in health studies, health science, nursing, or another science-based course. o If you are taking an Access course not listed, please contact the University to discuss prior to application. o Previous degree in a related subject. oo Evidence of successful formal accredited study at level 3 and a minimum of 6 months experience in a health and social care capacity
Experience
Essential
- Some healthcare experience
Skills
Essential
- Well-motivated
- Good communication skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSE passes at grade C or grade 4 and above including Mathematics, English language or literature. Level 2 equivalent literacy & numeracy qualifications will be accepted.
- Plus one of the following: o 120 UCAS points from 3 A levels. Or equivalent from national BTEC qualifications e.g.: extended diploma in applied science, health science or health studies. o Successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma in health studies, health science, nursing, or another science-based course. o If you are taking an Access course not listed, please contact the University to discuss prior to application. o Previous degree in a related subject. oo Evidence of successful formal accredited study at level 3 and a minimum of 6 months experience in a health and social care capacity
Experience
Essential
- Some healthcare experience
Skills
Essential
- Well-motivated
- Good communication skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
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).
