Job summary
A band 7 Treatment Team Leader opportunity has arisen for an experienced therapeutic radiographer who is ready to move into a senior leadership role. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual who will fit in quickly with the treatment team.
This opening is an exciting time to join our team; we have now established our SABR treatment delivery programme and are using SGRT on our newest linac. We also treat intra-cranial SRS as well as TBI & TLNI. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge across treatment and pre-treatment pathways and you will be expected to participate in the emergency on-call rota.
We actively support professional development and encourage radiographer led research and QI projects. We support leadership development with excellent leadership development programmes delivered by the Trust. We support flexible working arrangements and all applicants would be expected to support the working hours of the service and work across sites.
Operating mainly from our Charing Cross site, our equipment portfolio includes five True Beam Linacs (one based at Hammersmith Hospital), Philips Brilliance CT scanner and Xstrahl unit; our Elekta Flexitron Brachytherapy unit is based at Hammersmith Hospital in a dedicated brachytherapy suite. We are replacing our exsiting CT scanner in early 2024. Two of our newest True Beam Linacs have the Exac Trac system.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective individualised treatment and care to all patients
- To carry out all practical aspects involved in preparation and delivery of radiotherapy treatments
- To lead & support teams in allocated treatment areas on a rotational basis
- To support with the coordination, implementation, and continuous development of a quality improvement culture within the Radiotherapy service.
- To support with the coordination, implementation, and continuous development of a culture of safe, high quality care in the Radiotherapy service, through effective and robust integrated governance processes and procedures, including statutory and regulatory compliance
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSC in Therapy Radiography and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of personal development and attendance at specialist courses and conferences
Desirable
- Post-graduate study in related specialist subjects
Experience
Essential
- Experience and good understanding of electronic patient management systems, and treatment and image verification systems including downloading data, entering data and checking data
- Demonstrable experience working in a senior clinical role supervising radiotherapy teams
- Experience in radiotherapy imaging techniques and able to analyse images and formulate action plans
Desirable
- Experience in leading project work
- Experience in specialist radiotherapy roles
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Understands the risks associated with radiation and the optimisation of patients treatments
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard and non-standard complex and conformal techniques
- Thorough understanding of IR(ME)R and its application
- Ability to remain calm and deal with stressful situations
- Used to working with change and innovation
Desirable
- Differentiation skills
- Knowledge and skills relating to learning and development of others
- Knowledge and skills relating to research and development
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSC in Therapy Radiography and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of personal development and attendance at specialist courses and conferences
Desirable
- Post-graduate study in related specialist subjects
Experience
Essential
- Experience and good understanding of electronic patient management systems, and treatment and image verification systems including downloading data, entering data and checking data
- Demonstrable experience working in a senior clinical role supervising radiotherapy teams
- Experience in radiotherapy imaging techniques and able to analyse images and formulate action plans
Desirable
- Experience in leading project work
- Experience in specialist radiotherapy roles
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Understands the risks associated with radiation and the optimisation of patients treatments
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard and non-standard complex and conformal techniques
- Thorough understanding of IR(ME)R and its application
- Ability to remain calm and deal with stressful situations
- Used to working with change and innovation
Desirable
- Differentiation skills
- Knowledge and skills relating to learning and development of others
- Knowledge and skills relating to research and development
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).
