Job summary
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated Band 7 Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographers to join our friendly and welcoming professional team at the Oxford Cancer Centre.
Our equipment refresh programme is almost complete with two Varian Halcyon linacs & 2 Truebeams with 6DoF couches and RGSC & one with Hyperarc already installed; the rest of the equipment being installed over the coming months to include 2 GoSim CT scanners with auto-contouring software and another matched TrueBeam . Our Satellite Unit in Swindon houses 2 Truebeam linacs with 6DoF couches and a GoSim CT scanner.
Patients are at the heart of what we do, and we are looking for Therapeutic Radiographers who can deliver excellent care with compassion and respect.
As a department we are proud of our strong culture of learning, education and support and offer a comprehensive induction programme. Our Practice Educator team can assist with professional development opportunities, and we strongly encourage all Radiographers to get involved in project, audit and research work. There is access to CPD funding for both academic modules and conferences. If you are looking for a new career opportunity and would like to join a friendly, motivated team working in a busy Radiotherapy centre, then please do get in touch!
Main duties of the job
To be primarily responsible for leading and co-ordinating the day-to-day clinical operations of the linac in accordance with the policies of the department and trust.
Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring patients have accurate and consistent planning and treatment
Liaising with the multidisciplinary team.
Support and train members of the team to maintain and develop professional and personal skills and standards
Assist the Pre-Treatment and Treatment Lead Radiographers and Radiotherapy Satellite Operational Manager in the implementation of change within the radiotherapy service.
Provide expert advice on treatment procedures and treatment related side effects and their management to patients and their carers.
To liaise with other disciplines to ensure total coverage in all aspects of patient care.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
To arrange an informal visit or chat please contact: Louise Drummond, Radiotherapy Operational Manager. Email: louise.drummond@ouh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
To arrange an informal visit or chat please contact: Louise Drummond, Radiotherapy Operational Manager. Email: louise.drummond@ouh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oHCPC registration
- oBSc Radiotherapy
Desirable
- oEducated to Master (radiotherapy) level or equivalent knowledge in area related to role
Experience
Essential
- Participation in radiotherapy development work
- Previous NHS experience in Radiotherapy
- Relevant Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer experience
- Team management experience
Desirable
- Participation in the implementation of a change in practice/new equipment
- Experience using Varian/Aria equipment
- Experience of using Eclipse & Somavision planning systems
- Participation in research
Skills, Knowledge and Abilitie
Essential
- oUnderstanding of CPD requirements of profession
- oSelf-motivated, has the ability to work as a member of a team, and /or autonomously oEffective personnel management skills, including supervision of junior radiographers, students and other health care workers
- oGood technical skills and manual dexterity
- oLeadership skills
- oOrganisational and decision making skills
- oGood analytical and numerical skills
- oGood problem solving skills
- oSatisfactory attendance record
- oGood interpersonal and communication skills
- . oAbility to work well within a team environment
- oKnowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology.
- oCore knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments.
- oExcellent anatomical knowledge
- oKnowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
Desirable
- oGood image interpretation skills
- oAwareness of current trends in radiotherapy
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology
- oAttendance of relevant lectures/workshops/study days
- oLeadership Course attendance
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oHCPC registration
- oBSc Radiotherapy
Desirable
- oEducated to Master (radiotherapy) level or equivalent knowledge in area related to role
Experience
Essential
- Participation in radiotherapy development work
- Previous NHS experience in Radiotherapy
- Relevant Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer experience
- Team management experience
Desirable
- Participation in the implementation of a change in practice/new equipment
- Experience using Varian/Aria equipment
- Experience of using Eclipse & Somavision planning systems
- Participation in research
Skills, Knowledge and Abilitie
Essential
- oUnderstanding of CPD requirements of profession
- oSelf-motivated, has the ability to work as a member of a team, and /or autonomously oEffective personnel management skills, including supervision of junior radiographers, students and other health care workers
- oGood technical skills and manual dexterity
- oLeadership skills
- oOrganisational and decision making skills
- oGood analytical and numerical skills
- oGood problem solving skills
- oSatisfactory attendance record
- oGood interpersonal and communication skills
- . oAbility to work well within a team environment
- oKnowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology.
- oCore knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments.
- oExcellent anatomical knowledge
- oKnowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
Desirable
- oGood image interpretation skills
- oAwareness of current trends in radiotherapy
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology
- oAttendance of relevant lectures/workshops/study days
- oLeadership Course attendance
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
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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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxford Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington , Oxford
OX3 7LE
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
