Job summary
Research
Radiographer
Band: Band 6
Hours: 37.5
12 month Fixed
Term Contract/ internal 12 month secondment
The post-holder
will be based at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Would you like to work with a friendly and dynamic
Research and Development Team contributing to the development of research at
the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust?
In this
role, you will have the opportunity to undertake clinical research trials which
could affect patient recovery and improve life expectancy, within our Oncology
and Radiotherapy departments.
Applications
are welcome from radiographers who are currently working at Band 5 or Band 6
level. Training will be provided to radiographers looking to move into Research.
You
will be responsible for the management of a local portfolio of clinical trials
with support and guidance from the Radiation Oncology Research and Treatment
Team Leader (ROR). You will collect and report on data and undertake toxicity
assessments for these trials as required and in line with QA standards.
Main duties of the job
Working
within the multi-disciplinary radiation oncology research team, every day you
will collaborate closely to support, develop and deliver research projects.
Assessing
and managing care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical
trials, you will work closely with them to monitor, record and report on the
trial progression and outcomes.
This
opportunity will enable you to maintain your established clinical skills and
use your in-depth knowledge of radiotherapy techniques, trial protocols and
research methodologies (training is available to experienced radiographers
looking to move into research) as well as their application in practice.
This post
is offered both externally or as a secondment opportunity for internal staff.
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to provide a
clinical trials service to patients of the RSNHSFT, predominantly within the
Clinical Oncology service. As a
Research Radiographer you will be responsible for assessing and managing the
care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This
will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and
the collection and documentation of accurate data.
JOB SUMMARY
The role is based primarily in the research
environment; however the post holder will be expected to maintain core clinical
skills. One day per fortnight, the postholder will be rostered to work clinically
in the Radiotherapy department, St Lukes Cancer Centre.
You will be required to provide a
clinical trials service to patients of the RSCH, predominantly within the
Clinical Oncology service. As a
Research Radiographer you will be responsible for assessing and managing the
care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will involve the recruitment, education
and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of
accurate data.
You will
provide a rounded and holistic service to patients, providing them with care
and advice on radiotherapy and research in a manner appropriate to their needs
and respecting their autonomy, privacy and dignity. You will act in a
professional manner at all times.
You will work
flexibly; you will support the needs of the service and be aware that the
radiotherapy service is open from 8am until 7pm Monday to Friday but
recognising that occasional work outside of these times and during weekends or
public holidays will be required.
You will work collaboratively with the
clinical trials and radiotherapy teams and with the wider multi-disciplinary
teams within cancer are in the network to support the clinical management of
your of patients.
The role involves using an in depth
knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and trial protocols/research methodologies
as well as their application in practice. You will be required to comply of
local, national and international regulations relevant to your role.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to provide a
clinical trials service to patients of the RSNHSFT, predominantly within the
Clinical Oncology service. As a
Research Radiographer you will be responsible for assessing and managing the
care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This
will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and
the collection and documentation of accurate data.
JOB SUMMARY
The role is based primarily in the research
environment; however the post holder will be expected to maintain core clinical
skills. One day per fortnight, the postholder will be rostered to work clinically
in the Radiotherapy department, St Lukes Cancer Centre.
You will be required to provide a
clinical trials service to patients of the RSCH, predominantly within the
Clinical Oncology service. As a
Research Radiographer you will be responsible for assessing and managing the
care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will involve the recruitment, education
and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of
accurate data.
You will
provide a rounded and holistic service to patients, providing them with care
and advice on radiotherapy and research in a manner appropriate to their needs
and respecting their autonomy, privacy and dignity. You will act in a
professional manner at all times.
You will work
flexibly; you will support the needs of the service and be aware that the
radiotherapy service is open from 8am until 7pm Monday to Friday but
recognising that occasional work outside of these times and during weekends or
public holidays will be required.
You will work collaboratively with the
clinical trials and radiotherapy teams and with the wider multi-disciplinary
teams within cancer are in the network to support the clinical management of
your of patients.
The role involves using an in depth
knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and trial protocols/research methodologies
as well as their application in practice. You will be required to comply of
local, national and international regulations relevant to your role.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of accuracy to detail.
- Good reasoning skills and judgement with an ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to work across boundaries integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials.
- Ability to initiate and support change.
- Problem solving and delegation skills.
Desirable
- Computer skills and the ability to develop these skills.
- Educational skills.
- Presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
- BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T).
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education.
Supporting information
Essential
- Please provide any other information in support of your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of accuracy to detail.
- Good reasoning skills and judgement with an ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to work across boundaries integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials.
- Ability to initiate and support change.
- Problem solving and delegation skills.
Desirable
- Computer skills and the ability to develop these skills.
- Educational skills.
- Presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
- BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T).
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education.
Supporting information
Essential
- Please provide any other information in support of your application.
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).
