Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for Therapeutic Radiographers to join the treatment team as band 6 Senior Therapy Radiographer within the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Radiotherapy Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual who will fit in quickly with the treatment team.
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 from our Charing Cross & Hammersmith sites, our equipment portfolio includes five TrueBeam Linacs (one based at Hammersmith Hospital includes Align RT SGRT system), Siemens Open.go pro CT scanner and Xstrahl unit; our Elekta Flexitron Brachytherapy unit is based at Hammersmith Hospital in a dedicated brachytherapy suite. Complex treatment options we offer include SRS, SABR, TBI & TLNI.
Following these interviews there may also be band 6 fixed term contract opportunities opening up, if you would also like to be considered for these please express your interest if you are called to interview
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 of radiotherapy treatments
- To deputise for Macmillan Team Leader on the treatment unit as required
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 are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post HCPC registration experience.
- Experience of electronic patient management systems, and treatment and image verification systems
- Sound knowledge of variety of complex treatment techniques
- Experience in radiotherapy imaging techniques
Desirable
- Previous acting-up experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Registered with HCPC as a Therapeutic Radiographer
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of standard and non-standard complex and conformal techniques
- Understanding of IR(ME)R and its application
- Experience in communicating with distressed or anxious patients/relatives
- Able to act as mentor, supervisor and assessor for student radiographers
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Understands the risks associated with radiation and the optimisation of patients treatments
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post HCPC registration experience.
- Experience of electronic patient management systems, and treatment and image verification systems
- Sound knowledge of variety of complex treatment techniques
- Experience in radiotherapy imaging techniques
Desirable
- Previous acting-up experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Registered with HCPC as a Therapeutic Radiographer
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of standard and non-standard complex and conformal techniques
- Understanding of IR(ME)R and its application
- Experience in communicating with distressed or anxious patients/relatives
- Able to act as mentor, supervisor and assessor for student radiographers
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Understands the risks associated with radiation and the optimisation of patients treatments
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).
