Job summary
Are you looking for your next big challenge?Do you want to make a difference for patients with cancer?Do you want to be at the cutting edge of medical technology?If so we might have the perfect job for you!SSCA, in partnership with ODN and UHSx are looking for an individual to lead the transformation of Radiotherapy services across Brighton and Eastbourne.Cancer affects 1 in 2 people in the UK. Over half of all cancer patients will have radiotherapy as part of their treatment and it is a component in 40% of cancer cures.Radiotherapy services are having to respond to rapid progress in radiotherapy technology including advances in imaging techniques, computerized treatment planning systems and radiation treatment machines.
Main duties of the job
The Radiotherapy Subject Matter Expert will be employed through SSCA to support senior leadership, specifically the transformation lead within UHSx to make vital changes within the radiotherapy services.
The radiotherapy services have experienced a number of pressures and challenges and this post has been created to provide expert knowledge and strategic support to the transformation lead who is responsible for ensuring that radiotherapy services are able to meet current and future demands.
It is envisioned that the post holder will:
o Work with existing leadership to identify, prioritise and drive improvement projects across the cancer divisiono Bring the clinical expertise and knowledge of radiotherapy services to ensure that transformation projects will achieve the desired outcomeo Act as an information and expertise resource for existing leadership, providing advice and guidance to improve serviceso Help the transformation lead to engage with local staff and provide them with reassurance that transformation projects are clinically safe and robusto Work collaboratively across UHSx to ensure that the local population has access to radiotherapy services - right treatment, right place, right timeo Drive improvements in radiotherapy treatment pathways across the footprint to improve cancer patients' outcomes and experience
About us
Although the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance is hosted by the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, this role will be based mainly at University Hospitals Sussex based in Brighton and Eastbourne.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our vision is to:Provide the best treatment to our patients by delivering the right treatment at the right time and in the right placeEnsure that we are using advances in technology to maximise efficiencies and capacity within the serviceHave a flexible workforce that is equipped to meet the changing demands of the serviceHave a service that is not just fit for purpose now, but able to adapt to anticipated and unexpected changes to demandHow?We are recruiting a team to work symbiotically bringing complementary skills and expertise to plan, drive implementation, manage and evaluate the changes needed to transform our radiotherapy service.A background or previous experience of radiotherapy services is not essential your experience of working with senior leadership to implement and manage change, presenting and advocating at board level will be supported by the radiotherapy clinical lead whose clinical experience and credibility, subject matter expertise and professional insight equipping you to deliver the projects and changes needed to achieve our vision.Interested?This is a unique role and we are keen to recruit the right person, with the right skills for it. We are very open to discussing the terms and conditions of the role so if you are interested, we would strongly encourage you to contact us to have a discussion prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our vision is to:Provide the best treatment to our patients by delivering the right treatment at the right time and in the right placeEnsure that we are using advances in technology to maximise efficiencies and capacity within the serviceHave a flexible workforce that is equipped to meet the changing demands of the serviceHave a service that is not just fit for purpose now, but able to adapt to anticipated and unexpected changes to demandHow?We are recruiting a team to work symbiotically bringing complementary skills and expertise to plan, drive implementation, manage and evaluate the changes needed to transform our radiotherapy service.A background or previous experience of radiotherapy services is not essential your experience of working with senior leadership to implement and manage change, presenting and advocating at board level will be supported by the radiotherapy clinical lead whose clinical experience and credibility, subject matter expertise and professional insight equipping you to deliver the projects and changes needed to achieve our vision.Interested?This is a unique role and we are keen to recruit the right person, with the right skills for it. We are very open to discussing the terms and conditions of the role so if you are interested, we would strongly encourage you to contact us to have a discussion prior to applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Professional registration with IPEM-UK or as a radiographer with HCPC or as a radiologist with GMC
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within a radiotherapy service
- Leadership and project management skills including change management
Desirable
- Must have a thorough understanding of the background to and aims of current cancer policy and experience of implementing cancer policy within providers or Commissioner environments
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures related to cancer care across multiple NHS organisations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Professional registration with IPEM-UK or as a radiographer with HCPC or as a radiologist with GMC
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within a radiotherapy service
- Leadership and project management skills including change management
Desirable
- Must have a thorough understanding of the background to and aims of current cancer policy and experience of implementing cancer policy within providers or Commissioner environments
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures related to cancer care across multiple NHS 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).
