Barts Health NHS Trust

Operational Lead / Associate Head of Radiotherapy

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an outstanding, experienced and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to help shape the future of the Radiotherapy service, ensuring high quality and innovative practice is provided.

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 stereotactic radiosurgery and SABR.

The successful candidate will be responsible for The overall day to day operations of the Radiotherapy department, ensuring all operational KPIs are met including compliance with CWTs, Trust HR requirements (appraisal, absence management, statutory/mandatory training). The post will provide technical leadership, specifically to the implementation of innovative, specialised techniques and will play a key role in advising on the technical and workforce requirements to deliver a service of excellence, individualised to our patients.

You will work closely with the Head of Radiotherapy, Clinical Lead for Radiotherapy and Head of Radiotherapy Physics and provide technical leadership to the department, ensuring the provision of specialised, innovative radiotherapy techniques and pathways.

*Please note this advert may close early upon receiving a high volume of applications.

Main duties of the job

To support the Head of Radiotherapy in ensuring and developing the provision of a high quality, patient centred and clinically led service.

To be responsible for the overall day to day operations of the Radiotherapy Department.

To ensure the provision of a service of excellence in accordance with the aims and strategic service direction of the Trust and the wider healthcare economy.

To act as a clinical and technical expert, leading the implementation of specialised, innovative radiotherapy techniques and pathways.

To lead in the development of the service, particularly in relation to technical innovations, contributing to the Radiotherapy and Cancer Centre's strategic and operational plan.

Lead the radiotherapy audit and research programme on both a local and network level to optimise site specialist, innovative radiotherapy and build upon the current evidence base.

Deputise for the Head of Radiotherapy where required at department, Trust, regional and national levels.

Work flexible hours and shift patterns, including weekends, according to the needs of the service. Full participation in on call and bank holiday working is required. It may be necessary to work until 20:00 during periods of scheduled and unscheduled linac downtime

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.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Details

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-6947895SBH

Job locations

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


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

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive clinical experience
  • Strong evidence of leading service developments
  • Significant experience of staff management, including the setting of objectives, team and individual, recruitment and disciplinary experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of significant technical developments
  • Experience of writing business cases

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the management of change and a positive and forward thinking attitude to developing and implementing change
  • Ability to develop, initiate and lead change
  • Good problem-solving skills, solution-based ideas and advice provision at high level

Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge and understanding of the NHS long term strategies and the opportunities for redesigning services and optimising workforce
  • oKnowledge of all legislation and national standards determining responsibilities relating to own professional practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • oDCR(T) or BSc(Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography
  • oMSc in relevant subject
  • oRegistered Therapeutic Radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • oProject management qualification
  • oManagement qualification
  • oCoaching qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive clinical experience
  • Strong evidence of leading service developments
  • Significant experience of staff management, including the setting of objectives, team and individual, recruitment and disciplinary experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of significant technical developments
  • Experience of writing business cases

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the management of change and a positive and forward thinking attitude to developing and implementing change
  • Ability to develop, initiate and lead change
  • Good problem-solving skills, solution-based ideas and advice provision at high level

Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge and understanding of the NHS long term strategies and the opportunities for redesigning services and optimising workforce
  • oKnowledge of all legislation and national standards determining responsibilities relating to own professional practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • oDCR(T) or BSc(Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography
  • oMSc in relevant subject
  • oRegistered Therapeutic Radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • oProject management qualification
  • oManagement qualification
  • oCoaching qualification

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of radiotherapy

Angela Baker

a.baker5@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-6947895SBH

Job locations

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Supporting documents

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