Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Radiotherapy Imaging Specialist Co-ordinator

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Job summary

  • To lead and support the imaging specialist team of radiographers to maximise resources in facilitating imaging training for radiographers and maintain a high-quality service for patients.
  • To co-ordinate imaging training sessions and facilitate the imaging team time off the treatment units to conduct training with staff.
  • Advising a range of staff groups on radiotherapy imaging and treatment techniques and oncological clinical radiotherapy issues.
  • Recognised as a clinical expert in their field of practice and therefore support treatment units
  • Be recognised as a clinical expert in radiotherapy imaging and treatment, developing clinical practice, giving expert advice and disseminating knowledge to the radiotherapy team, Oncology Centre, Trust and Nationally. To lead a team of radiotherapists on the treatment units ensuring all treatments are performed according to trust and department policy within the quality environment. Ensure that the equipment and associated support systems are run efficiently.

Main duties of the job

  • To co-ordinate imaging training sessions and facilitate the imaging team time off the treatment units to conduct training with staff.
  • To be able to provide positive, relevant, constructive and succinct feedback with regards to IGRT training and treatment techniques.
  • To be able to participate in teaching sessions to large groups of radiographers
  • To facilitate attendance at the Disease orientated group meetings to advise about imaging modalities.
  • To facilitate imaging lead radiographers time for IGRT training by being able to work on the treatment units
  • To work with the wider Multi-disciplinary team to maintain relevant IGRT training packages, and liaise with the Clinical Specialists if training information is against IGRT guidelines
  • To ensure IGRT training packages are reviewed regularly, and information can be found in the Departmental Quality Management Systems.
  • To be able to work with management to balance the needs of the clinical service against the needs of the individual
  • To maintain own learning needs in regards to training and IGRT techniques and work with Clinical Specialist/Managers to maintain masters level learning
  • To facilitate imaging training with the imaging team, implement related protocols and conduct audits regarding new imaging techniques

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-CH12972

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date:TBC

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date:TBC

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
  • Registerable with HPC.
  • Operator, and referrer under IRMER
  • Evidence of working at Masters Level
  • Preferably holds a MSc Imaging module

Desirable

  • Undertaken accredited academic development
  • Undertaken a relevant teaching module

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • To have worked in a clinical environment.
  • Have worked within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience as clinical radiotherapist
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Experience in facilitating imaging training
  • Experience in developing image training support aids

Desirable

  • Evidence of image assessment

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills verbal and written
  • Ability to undertake roles within 'the extended role ' of the radiographer
  • Able to operate as an autonomous practitioner
  • Proven evidence of ability to undertake proactive image assessment and evaluation.

Desirable

  • Evidence of leading service development
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
  • Registerable with HPC.
  • Operator, and referrer under IRMER
  • Evidence of working at Masters Level
  • Preferably holds a MSc Imaging module

Desirable

  • Undertaken accredited academic development
  • Undertaken a relevant teaching module

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • To have worked in a clinical environment.
  • Have worked within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience as clinical radiotherapist
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Experience in facilitating imaging training
  • Experience in developing image training support aids

Desirable

  • Evidence of image assessment

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills verbal and written
  • Ability to undertake roles within 'the extended role ' of the radiographer
  • Able to operate as an autonomous practitioner
  • Proven evidence of ability to undertake proactive image assessment and evaluation.

Desirable

  • Evidence of leading service 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Radiotherapy Services

Amanda Williams

awilliams3@nhs.net

01622225013

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-CH12972

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ


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