Job summary
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for two Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographers to join the Radiotherapy team at the Kent Oncology Centre.
Successful completion of your training will lead to qualification as a Therapeutic Radiographer and professional registration to practice independently.
You will need a scientific and technical background with an attention to detail and good communication skills. You will be supported to complete a three-year undergraduate BSc (Hons) Degree in Therapeutic Radiography while undertaking clinical placements across the Kent Oncology Centre.Course delivery is predominantly distance learning with a number of one or two-week teaching blocks across the calendar year at Sheffield Hallam University.
Radiotherapy is one of the most important tools to treat cancer, delivering highly accurate and targeted doses of ionising radiation. We are one of the largest and busiest cancer centres delivering some of the most modern and highly technical radiotherapy available.
At the forefront of radiotherapy delivery, Therapeutic Radiographers are specifically trained to support all aspects of the patient's treatment journey. The role is challenging and rewarding and you will be trained to use highly specialist technical and clinical skills to care for, plan and deliver radiotherapy to our patients.
Main duties of the job
You will join a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment, working under the direct supervision of our qualified and registered Therapeutic Radiographers to deliver a safe and high-quality radiotherapy service.
You will work under the direct supervision of our qualified and professionally registered Therapeutic Radiographers during your rotations through all areas of the radiotherapy departments to develop a well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of the radiotherapy service and the cancer care pathway.
Your placements will include time with the Radiotherapy CT and Planning team, the Treatment delivery team and the wider clinical, administrative and technical teams so as to gain an understanding of the entire cancer pathway.
You will provide radiotherapy treatment and patient support, in line with Trust and departmental policies and procedures, under the direct supervision of qualified staff.
You will report risks and incidents in accordance with Trust systems and refer any problems or concerns to more senior Therapeutic Radiographers.
You will liaise with other staff members in the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure the care and wellbeing of our patients throughout their treatment is the very best possible.
This is a full-time permanent post (37.5hrs) and you will be allocated a minimum of 6hrs per week off the job study time.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: 2nd October 2024.
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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: 2nd October 2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills level 2 in English and Math (or equivalent GCSE C/4 current) or above.
- 112 UCAs points from 3 A levels (Including at least 40 from biology, chemistry, physics, or Mathematics), or Equivalent NVQ3, BTEC Extended Diploma in applied Science, Health science, or Health Studies, or Access to HE Diploma in similar courses (15 of the level 3 credits at distinction, with 12 of those in science), or T-levels, or HTQ level 3, or previous degree in related subjects (evidence of science in academic profile)
Desirable
- Health related qualification
Knowledge /Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working in a person facing role
- Computer Literate
- Basic understanding of the difference between Diagnostic Radiography and Therapeutic Radiography
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment department
- Awareness of relevant national standards such as IRR (2017), IR(ME)R (2017) and professional codes of practice
- Health, safety and risk awareness
Skills
Essential
- Communicate clearly via face to face interactions, emails and phone calls minute taking
- Good interpersonal skills, including dealing with difficult conversations mentoring
- Be able to organise your workload and prioritise work according to service needs under supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills level 2 in English and Math (or equivalent GCSE C/4 current) or above.
- 112 UCAs points from 3 A levels (Including at least 40 from biology, chemistry, physics, or Mathematics), or Equivalent NVQ3, BTEC Extended Diploma in applied Science, Health science, or Health Studies, or Access to HE Diploma in similar courses (15 of the level 3 credits at distinction, with 12 of those in science), or T-levels, or HTQ level 3, or previous degree in related subjects (evidence of science in academic profile)
Desirable
- Health related qualification
Knowledge /Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working in a person facing role
- Computer Literate
- Basic understanding of the difference between Diagnostic Radiography and Therapeutic Radiography
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment department
- Awareness of relevant national standards such as IRR (2017), IR(ME)R (2017) and professional codes of practice
- Health, safety and risk awareness
Skills
Essential
- Communicate clearly via face to face interactions, emails and phone calls minute taking
- Good interpersonal skills, including dealing with difficult conversations mentoring
- Be able to organise your workload and prioritise work according to service needs under supervision
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.
