Job summary
Do you want to start your career
in a small patient focused, forward thinking department? If the answer is yes,
then we are the department for you.
As a newly qualified radiographer
you will be supported in your transition from a student to an autonomous member
of the team via our preceptorship program.
As a band 5 Radiographer you will
rotate through both the treatment and pre-treatment areas, gaining experience on
Elekta linacs using both CBCT and MV imaging as well as the opportunity to
deliver superficial treatment on our Gulmay unit. You will also rotate into the
pre-treatment area where you will participate in the localization of patients using
a Toshiba (cannon) Wide Bore Scanner and carry out radiographer led Vsim using
Raystation.
We are based in a
new bespoke purpose built building on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site,
with beautiful views of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. Worcester is a
thriving city on the banks of the river Severn, close to areas of outstanding
natural beauty. We have close links to the M5; Birmingham, Cheltenham and
Bristol are all within easy reach.
We are a friendly team of
approximately 35 radiographers. We strive to ensure that all patients are
treated in a supportive and calming environment. As a result, we offer
excellent facilities for patients including Radiographer led clinics as well as
site specialist radiographers.
We provide placements for
undergraduate students from Birmingham City University.
Main duties of the job
To
work as part of a Radiography team under the supervision of Senior
Radiographers in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatment using
highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education, practical and
emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.
The
department provides clinical placements for student radiographers and the
postholder will be expected to participate fully in the training and mentoring
of students.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate radiotherapy equipment safely
and accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans.
Be clinically competent to safely and
efficiently manipulate all complex and specialised equipment associated with
the planning and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment with
ionising radiation.
Work in on a rotational basis through
both the pre-treatment and treatment areas of the department.
Technical
Accurately interpret complex treatment
plans and prescriptions
Undertake verification processes
evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT.
Undertake in-vivo dosimetry measurements
for patients receiving external beam treatment.
Calculate, data input and electronically
check radiotherapy plans and prescriptions.
Use department computerised patient
management systems to schedule, record and monitor patient activity.
Undertake appropriate treatment unit
quality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line with
departmental / Trust policies.
Undertake treatment planning activities
including use of CT scanner and Raystation to produce virtual simulation plans.
Patient Care
Monitor patients medical condition and
progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to
the appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer
Participate in planning and delivering a
supportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offering
appropriate advice and making onward referrals where necessary.
General
Take individual professional
responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment to radiotherapy patients
ensuring that the requirements of all ionising radiation regulations are
adhered to.
Assist in the daily workload of the
department, liaising with portering service, administration staff and other
members of the MDT to facilitate the co-ordination of patient appointments.
Maintain the professional standards of
the department, making suggestions for possible service developments.
Provide direct supervision and training
of undergraduate students and less experienced staff enabling their
professional development.
Undertake training / updates required to
operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic /
diagnostic potential.
Take responsibility for personal Continuing
Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing
knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.
Move patients and heavy equipment using
safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training
annually in line with Trust policy.
To ensure professional appearance and a
high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times in compliance with the
trusts uniform policy.
Communication
Ensure that any records relating to the
planning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintained
as per departmental / trust policy
Seek appropriate support and guidance
regarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.
Report any malfunctions / breakdown of
equipment to the appropriately.
Communicate and receive sensitive
information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
Communicate with Cancer patients and
their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that each
patient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.
Clinical
Governance
Be responsible and accountable for own
actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct
Work within the standards and
requirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development,
implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work
instructions.
To understand and comply with
professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of
Professional conduct)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate radiotherapy equipment safely
and accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans.
Be clinically competent to safely and
efficiently manipulate all complex and specialised equipment associated with
the planning and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment with
ionising radiation.
Work in on a rotational basis through
both the pre-treatment and treatment areas of the department.
Technical
Accurately interpret complex treatment
plans and prescriptions
Undertake verification processes
evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT.
Undertake in-vivo dosimetry measurements
for patients receiving external beam treatment.
Calculate, data input and electronically
check radiotherapy plans and prescriptions.
Use department computerised patient
management systems to schedule, record and monitor patient activity.
Undertake appropriate treatment unit
quality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line with
departmental / Trust policies.
Undertake treatment planning activities
including use of CT scanner and Raystation to produce virtual simulation plans.
Patient Care
Monitor patients medical condition and
progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to
the appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer
Participate in planning and delivering a
supportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offering
appropriate advice and making onward referrals where necessary.
General
Take individual professional
responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment to radiotherapy patients
ensuring that the requirements of all ionising radiation regulations are
adhered to.
Assist in the daily workload of the
department, liaising with portering service, administration staff and other
members of the MDT to facilitate the co-ordination of patient appointments.
Maintain the professional standards of
the department, making suggestions for possible service developments.
Provide direct supervision and training
of undergraduate students and less experienced staff enabling their
professional development.
Undertake training / updates required to
operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic /
diagnostic potential.
Take responsibility for personal Continuing
Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing
knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.
Move patients and heavy equipment using
safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training
annually in line with Trust policy.
To ensure professional appearance and a
high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times in compliance with the
trusts uniform policy.
Communication
Ensure that any records relating to the
planning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintained
as per departmental / trust policy
Seek appropriate support and guidance
regarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.
Report any malfunctions / breakdown of
equipment to the appropriately.
Communicate and receive sensitive
information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
Communicate with Cancer patients and
their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that each
patient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.
Clinical
Governance
Be responsible and accountable for own
actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct
Work within the standards and
requirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development,
implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work
instructions.
To understand and comply with
professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of
Professional conduct)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (or working towards) in Radiotherapy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience (either post grad or undergraduate)of using modern Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems including CBCT
Desirable
- Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs or Mosaiq
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring and empathetic
- Works well as part of a team
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of current Radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
- Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for Radiotherapy practice
- Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance (verbal and written)
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment and the cancer agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (or working towards) in Radiotherapy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience (either post grad or undergraduate)of using modern Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems including CBCT
Desirable
- Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs or Mosaiq
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring and empathetic
- Works well as part of a team
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of current Radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
- Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for Radiotherapy practice
- Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance (verbal and written)
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment and the cancer agenda
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).
Additional information
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).
