Superintendent Radiographer

East and North Herts NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a Superintendent Radiographerwho shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

As part of the clinical leadership team you will act as a clinical expert and operational lead for one of the defined service areas within the department.

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) is one of Europe's leading and largest cancer treatment centres. Clinical radiotherapy equipment comprises of seven linear accelerators including fourTruebeam units with image guidance technology and volumetric arc therapy (RapidArc) capabilities. All treatments are delivered using image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and treatments such as intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and RapidArc are standard for most patients.

In addition the centre houses the UK's first NHS based Cyberknife machine providing a comprehensive stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) programme. A High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy suite is also situated at the cancer centre with a dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. The pre-treatment suite consists of integrated computed tomography (CT) imaging.

The Radiotherapy department is operational 7 days a week including bank holidays. External beam radiotherapy is routinely delivered between 8am-9pm Monday - Friday.

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!

Main duties of the job

To act as a clinical expert covering all treatment and pre-treatment units of the Centre as required.

To partake in technical lead in new technologies and developments

To be a member of the departmental management team maintaining responsibilities for department management, education, R&D, technical practice development, and quality. The post holder is required to be a specialist in at least one of the above.

To act as an expert in the field of clinical radiotherapy.

To lead a radiotherapy unit as and when required.

To be available to take a lead in the selection, design and commissioning of new equipment.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

  • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
  • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
  • Hertford County, Hertford
  • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-CAN-5254420

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Northwood

HA6 2RN


Job description

Job responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • DCR(T) / BSc. in Therapeutic Radiography
  • Evidence of further study i.e. MSc modules Expert clinical knowledge

Desirable

  • Previous Superintendent experience
  • BSc., MSc., MDCR or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Variety of experiences in all aspects of treatment and planning areas Knowledge of
  • R&D

Desirable

  • Band 7- 3 year
  • Worked in more than one department

Skills

Essential

  • Presentation skills - both verbal and written
  • Motivated
  • Motivational skills, tact, diplomacy and negotiating skills
  • Decisive
  • Team leader
  • Proven managerial experience
  • General problem-solving skills
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to assess and deal with staff interaction/confrontational issues when necessary

Desirable

  • Able to motivate others

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of procedures and standards in other departments
  • Advanced all round knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
  • Publications and presentations to outside organisations
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • DCR(T) / BSc. in Therapeutic Radiography
  • Evidence of further study i.e. MSc modules Expert clinical knowledge

Desirable

  • Previous Superintendent experience
  • BSc., MSc., MDCR or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Variety of experiences in all aspects of treatment and planning areas Knowledge of
  • R&D

Desirable

  • Band 7- 3 year
  • Worked in more than one department

Skills

Essential

  • Presentation skills - both verbal and written
  • Motivated
  • Motivational skills, tact, diplomacy and negotiating skills
  • Decisive
  • Team leader
  • Proven managerial experience
  • General problem-solving skills
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to assess and deal with staff interaction/confrontational issues when necessary

Desirable

  • Able to motivate others

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of procedures and standards in other departments
  • Advanced all round knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
  • Publications and presentations to outside organisations

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.

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.

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

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Northwood

HA6 2RN


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Northwood

HA6 2RN


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Radiotherapy

Daniel Megias

daniel.megias@nhs.net

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-CAN-5254420

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Northwood

HA6 2RN


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