Therapy Radiographer – Team Lead

East and North Herts NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a Therapy Radiographer Team Lead who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) is one of Europe's leading and largest cancer treatment centres. All treatments are delivered using image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and treatments such as intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and RapidArc are standard for most patients.

We are currently looking for a Therapy Radiographer - Team Lead. The Radiotherapy department is operational 7 days a week including bank holidays. External beam radiotherapy is routinely delivered between 8am-9pm Monday - Friday.

You will support the Radiotherapy management team in achieving their departmental objectives, working closely with the Superintendent Radiographers (section leads), Oncologists, Physicists and other members of the MDT as appropriate to achieve department objectives.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

As a Therapy Radiographer - Team Lead you will provide leadership, support and guidance to junior members of staff and participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff.

You will promote high standards of patient care and treatment delivery and participate in staff training and education, in conjunction with relevant section leads.

You will be required to manage Therapy Radiography staff and co-ordinate clinical workload, monitor serviceability of equipment and contribute to the maintenance of the department quality system.You will act as point of contact for information, referrals and advice on linac group.

You will participate in clinical audit, research, development and deputise for Superintendent (treatment delivery/ pre-treatment) when required and provide leadership, support, guidance and advice to junior staff and students.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and 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 are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

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.

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum + 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-6739951

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

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 Radiotherapy and registered with the HPC
  • Evidence of CPD/ further study

Desirable

  • MSc. or Management Diploma

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 6 Radiographer
  • Evidence of some experience at supervisory level

Desirable

  • Experience working in different disciplines of Radiotherapy

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Highly self-motivated Able to delegate and motivate other staff
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Take active interest into development of department procedures and techniques
  • Involved in a service improvement project

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good theoretical knowledge
  • Understanding of a wide range of radiotherapy treatment and planning equipment

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Know when to seek advice and assistance
  • Ability to be able to cope with moving and handling of patients
  • Willingness to attend courses
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • DCR(T) / BSc in Radiotherapy and registered with the HPC
  • Evidence of CPD/ further study

Desirable

  • MSc. or Management Diploma

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 6 Radiographer
  • Evidence of some experience at supervisory level

Desirable

  • Experience working in different disciplines of Radiotherapy

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Highly self-motivated Able to delegate and motivate other staff
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Take active interest into development of department procedures and techniques
  • Involved in a service improvement project

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good theoretical knowledge
  • Understanding of a wide range of radiotherapy treatment and planning equipment

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Know when to seek advice and assistance
  • Ability to be able to cope with moving and handling of patients
  • Willingness to attend courses

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

Rickmansworth Road

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

Rickmansworth Road

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

02038262128

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum + 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-6739951

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN


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