Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and compassionate Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly and welcoming team at the OUH Radiotherapy Centre in Milton Keynes, a satellite centre of the Oxford Cancer Centre.
The Milton Keynes site is a purpose-built radiotherapy satellite, equipped with a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator with 6DoF couch, RGSC and IDENTIFY systems, alongside a GoSim Radiotherapy CT scanner. All systems are fully networked via ARIA with the Oxford centre. This satellite represents an expansion of the Oxford Cancer Centre's radiotherapy services, complementing the existing satellite in Swindon. The centre benefits from dedicated clinic rooms, a treatment planning suite, meeting rooms and excellent staff facilities, and is located within the Milton Keynes University Hospital site, which hosts a comprehensive oncology service.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a Therapeutic Radiographer who is committed to delivering high-quality care with compassion, dignity and respect.
We are proud of our strong culture of learning, education and support, and offer a comprehensive induction programme. Our Practice Educator team provides ongoing professional development opportunities, and we actively encourage involvement in projects, audit and research. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity within a supportive and motivated team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
This post attracts a 5% RRP
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to play a key role in the operational and clinical leadership of the service within OUH Radiotherapy Centre @ Milton Keynes and on occasion at the Oxford Cancer Centre if required. They would be expected to ensure the provision of a high quality and patient-focussed service and to provide support to radiographers at all levels, assistants and students across both pre-treatment & treatment areas.
The post holder will work as a team lead in both pre-treatment and treatment providing leadership for staff and quality care for patients within the OUH Radiotherapy Centre @ Milton Keynes.
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.
This post attracts a 5% RRP
For more information or an informal chat, please contact: Donna Hughes, Milton Keynes Radiotherapy Operational Manager Email:donna.hughes@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.
This post attracts a 5% RRP
For more information or an informal chat, please contact: Donna Hughes, Milton Keynes Radiotherapy Operational Manager Email:donna.hughes@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
- oLeadership skills
- oKnowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology.
- oKnowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
Desirable
- oGood image interpretation skills
- oAwareness of current trends in radiotherapy
- 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
- oLeadership skills
- oKnowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
- oParticipation in the implementation of new equipment or technology.
- oKnowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice
Desirable
- oGood image interpretation skills
- oAwareness of current trends in radiotherapy
- 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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
OUH Radiotherapy Centre @ Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes University Hospital, Standing Way
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
