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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team to work as an independent GI Advanced Practitioner to support the efficient running of cancer pathways and enable patient centred continuity of care, effective use of resources to achieve national cancer targets. We are looking to recruit a compassionate, adaptable, experienced and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to join our innovative, friendly team with a specific interest in GI cancers.
Main duties of the job
The post is structured around the four core functions of advanced practice:
- Expert Practice
- Professional Leadership and Consultancy
- Education and Training
- Practice and Service Development
The successful candidate will be required to be working as an autonomous Advanced Practitioner as defined by the SoR Education and Career Framework.
Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team you will be integral to the provision of a safe, comprehensive and effective Radiotherapy service which provides excellent care with compassion and respect.
Treatment equipment comprises five Varian TrueBeam linacs, CyberKnife, XStrahl orthovoltage unit and Gammamed HDR on the ARIA network complete the equipment portfolio.
Pre-treatment imaging is provided with a Siemens Somatom Confidence CT and planning with Varian Eclipse treatment planning system. Techniques include virtual simulation and delivery of simple and complex conformal treatments. IMRT, IGRT, TBI, DIBH, ART and gynaecological brachytherapy are currently offered as routine as well as multi-platform stereotactic radiosurgery and SABR.
As a department we are proud of our strong culture of learning, education and support. We encourage radiographers to identify and take up relevant learning opportunities for professional development. Funding is available for Masters level study to meet the requirement of this role.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDCR(T) or BSc(Hons) in Radiotherapy
- oMasters (HEI level 7) degree or Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio
- oRegistered Radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council
- oEvidence of CPD (continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious NHS experience
- oTeam management experience
- oParticipation in radiotherapy development work
- oDemonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
- oDemonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the relevant specialty which is underpinned by theory
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oSelf-motivated, independent practitioner, able to organise and prioritise all working practices.
- oAbility to work under pressure, in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude
- oExcellent organisational and decision making skills
- oEffective personnel management skills, including supervision of radiographers, students and other health care workers
- oAbility to demonstrate an understanding of the management of change and a positive and forward thinking attitude to developing and implementing change.
- oEvidence of problem solving skills and the ability to deal with and respond to interruptions in their working environment
- oAwareness of current trends in radiotherapy especially in specialist area
- oKnowledge of IR(ME)R 2000 regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
- oUnderstanding and evidence of CPD requirements of profession.
- oGood technical skills and manual dexterity
- oExcellent leadership skills
- oGood analytical and numerical skills
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- oAbility to work well within a team environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDCR(T) or BSc(Hons) in Radiotherapy
- oMasters (HEI level 7) degree or Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio
- oRegistered Radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council
- oEvidence of CPD (continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious NHS experience
- oTeam management experience
- oParticipation in radiotherapy development work
- oDemonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
- oDemonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the relevant specialty which is underpinned by theory
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oSelf-motivated, independent practitioner, able to organise and prioritise all working practices.
- oAbility to work under pressure, in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude
- oExcellent organisational and decision making skills
- oEffective personnel management skills, including supervision of radiographers, students and other health care workers
- oAbility to demonstrate an understanding of the management of change and a positive and forward thinking attitude to developing and implementing change.
- oEvidence of problem solving skills and the ability to deal with and respond to interruptions in their working environment
- oAwareness of current trends in radiotherapy especially in specialist area
- oKnowledge of IR(ME)R 2000 regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
- oUnderstanding and evidence of CPD requirements of profession.
- oGood technical skills and manual dexterity
- oExcellent leadership skills
- oGood analytical and numerical skills
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- oAbility to work well within a team environment
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
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).
