Job summary
Due to a change in working hours of the current post holder we are looking for a radiographer with extensive experience to cover the remaining 15 hours per week. You will be working as a deputy to the Radiotherapy Manager with a focus on the operational management of the radiotherapy treatment and pre-treatment service.
Main duties of the job
Alongside the current post holder you will be supporting the Radiotherapy Manager by playing a key role in the department management team and deputising for the Radiotherapy Manager as required.
You will provide the day to day operational management of the Radiotherapy Department, supervising procedures and ensuring that standards are maintained and staff kept up-to-date with operational and technological developments.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an HCPC registered Radiographer you will be required to act in accordance with the code of conduct and professional standards as well as providing leadership and guidance to support the team to also meet these standards.
Ensuring the requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR17 are met and taking on the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an HCPC registered Radiographer you will be required to act in accordance with the code of conduct and professional standards as well as providing leadership and guidance to support the team to also meet these standards.
Ensuring the requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR17 are met and taking on the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- HCPC registered
- DCR(T) or BSc or equivalent as recognised by HCPC
- Post graduate qualification
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Leading treatment/pre-treatment teams
- Introduction of new technologies into clinical service
- Development of specialist training programmes
Desirable
- Experience of system admin responsibilities with oncology management systems
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Personal Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Calm under pressure
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- HCPC registered
- DCR(T) or BSc or equivalent as recognised by HCPC
- Post graduate qualification
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Leading treatment/pre-treatment teams
- Introduction of new technologies into clinical service
- Development of specialist training programmes
Desirable
- Experience of system admin responsibilities with oncology management systems
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Personal Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Calm under pressure
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).
