Job summary
The Radiotherapy service is based at St Bartholomew's Hospital, a leading, internationally renowned teaching hospital situated within the City of London. The department offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic organisation using and developing the latest techniques and technologies.
We are looking to recruit an adaptable, experienced & motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to join our team and operate as a team leader in all areas of the department.
Treatment equipment comprises five Varian TrueBeam linacs, CyberKnife, XStrahl orthovoltage unit & Gammamed HDR on the ARIA network complete the equipment portfolio. Pre-treatment imaging is provided with a Siemens Somatom Confidence CT & planning with Varian Eclipse treatment planning system. Techniques include virtual simulation & delivery of simple & complex conformal treatments. IMRT, IGRT, TBI, DIBH, ART & gynaecological brachytherapy are currently offered as routine as well as multi-platform stereotactic radiosurgery and SABR. Further expansion of both pre-treatment & treatment delivery areas of the department is planned.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in the department, ensuring that strong links are maintained between all sections & that knowledge and expertise is shared. The candidate will act as a role model to junior staff & students and be responsible for the daily operation of their section.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the Pre-treatment and Treatment Operational Managers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of care.
The post holder will be expected to play a key role in the operational and clinical leadership of the service within the Radiotherapy Department at the Barts Cancer Centre. They would be expected to ensure the provision of a high quality and patient-focussed service and to provide support to radiographers at all levels, assistants and students.
The post holder will be one of the team of Radiographers in the department providing leadership for staff and quality care for patients within the Barts Cancer Centre
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take individual professional responsibility for all aspects of your work which involves the accurate and highly complex preparation and delivery of radiation treatments to radiotherapy patients. At all times you must ensure you are meeting the requirements of policies and procedures implemented within the department and comply with IR(ME)R and Ionising Radiation Regulations procedures.
To be responsible and accountable for own actions in the pre-treatment and treatment areas in accordance with the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct. To have knowledge of and adherence to Health & Safety Regulations. Use professional knowledge and experience to support the safe and efficient operation of the working area.
Develop and maintain multi-disciplinary relationships, including those with clinical oncologists, medical physics and nursing staff, amongst others, to provide optimal service quality.
Communicate to patients potentially distressing and delicate information in a sensitive and caring way. Ensure patients are given all written and verbal information and support required by them while ensuring confidentiality at all times.To ensure good communication and management of staff / team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take individual professional responsibility for all aspects of your work which involves the accurate and highly complex preparation and delivery of radiation treatments to radiotherapy patients. At all times you must ensure you are meeting the requirements of policies and procedures implemented within the department and comply with IR(ME)R and Ionising Radiation Regulations procedures.
To be responsible and accountable for own actions in the pre-treatment and treatment areas in accordance with the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct. To have knowledge of and adherence to Health & Safety Regulations. Use professional knowledge and experience to support the safe and efficient operation of the working area.
Develop and maintain multi-disciplinary relationships, including those with clinical oncologists, medical physics and nursing staff, amongst others, to provide optimal service quality.
Communicate to patients potentially distressing and delicate information in a sensitive and caring way. Ensure patients are given all written and verbal information and support required by them while ensuring confidentiality at all times.To ensure good communication and management of staff / team
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (hons) in Therapeutic Radiography
- HCPC registration in Therapeutic Radiography
- Evidence of Post graduate education
- Recent clinical updates
Desirable
- MSc module in Radiotherapy Breast Planning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Radiotherapy department on the treatment units and pre-treatment at B6 level or above level
- Experience of CT imaging and Virtual Simulation for radiotherapy
- Team management experience
- Participation in radiotherapy project or development work
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
- Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments.
- Excellent anatomical knowledge
- Knowledge of legislation e.g. IR(ME)R 2000 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
- Understanding of CPD requirements of profession
- A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems.
- Good CT image interpretation skills including a detailed understanding of CT and CBCT image acquisition and how to improve image quality
- Good technical skills and manual dexterity
- Leadership skills
- Organisational and decision making skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and numerical skills
- Satisfactory attendance record
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a team environment providing supervision of junior radiographers, students and other health care workers
- Self-motivated, has the ability to work as a member of a team, and /or autonomously
- Effective personnel management skills, including time management
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (hons) in Therapeutic Radiography
- HCPC registration in Therapeutic Radiography
- Evidence of Post graduate education
- Recent clinical updates
Desirable
- MSc module in Radiotherapy Breast Planning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Radiotherapy department on the treatment units and pre-treatment at B6 level or above level
- Experience of CT imaging and Virtual Simulation for radiotherapy
- Team management experience
- Participation in radiotherapy project or development work
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
- Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments.
- Excellent anatomical knowledge
- Knowledge of legislation e.g. IR(ME)R 2000 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
- Understanding of CPD requirements of profession
- A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems.
- Good CT image interpretation skills including a detailed understanding of CT and CBCT image acquisition and how to improve image quality
- Good technical skills and manual dexterity
- Leadership skills
- Organisational and decision making skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and numerical skills
- Satisfactory attendance record
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a team environment providing supervision of junior radiographers, students and other health care workers
- Self-motivated, has the ability to work as a member of a team, and /or autonomously
- Effective personnel management skills, including time management
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).
