Therapeutic Radiographer

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

Fantastic opportunities exist for Therapeutic Radiographers within the Radiotherapy Department at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.

Our department is placed at the heart of Bristol, a vibrant cosmopolitan city with plenty of entertainment and leisure facilities close by, guaranteed to provide a lively lifestyle.

You will have the opportunity to rotate through a large department gaining experience on 5 Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators and our pre-treatment area has 2 dedicated CT scanners with virtual simulation, ultrasound and MRI facilities.

In addition, we provide highly specialised treatment such as Clarity Ultrasound, Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Paediatric Radiotherapy and SABR for multiple sites. We have an HDR brachytherapy service treating gynaecological, prostate, oesophageal, and skin lesions. There is also a molecular radiotherapy department with increasing activity as new treatments are available.

We welcome applications from qualified and newly qualified radiographers. Students qualifying in summer 2024 are encouraged to apply.

If you are newly qualified, we offer a preceptorship programme to support you in the transition from student to qualified staff member. All staff are involved in the development of the service and we actively encourage continual professional development including opportunities for post graduate learning to develop skills to promote patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 radiographer, you will need to ensure accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatments with appropriate patient care. You will also be required to work in a team with Band 6 and Band 7 radiographers.

To ensure that the treatment equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances promptly.
Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies.
Interpret, monitor and evaluate the treatment prescription to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly.
Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy treatment through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures

If you are looking to work in a large friendly hospital get in touch!

If you have any questions or would like an informal visit, please contact Teresa.Howe@uhbw.nhs.uk.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-SPS-3790-LH

Job locations

Bristol Haematology&Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

DCR(T), Bsc(hons), MSc Therapeutic Radiographer
HCPC Registration
Current Statutory and Mandatory Training

Aptitudes

Essential

Patient focused
Appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of the service
Respected by peers and colleagues
Demonstrate ambition in personal development and in service development
Flexibility in working hours, given appropriate notice

Skills and abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate well at individual , team and departmental levels
Ability to deal effectively with predictable and routine problems using defined and familiar procedures and guidelines
Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills, tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
Ability to adapt skills to all areas of the department
Reliability to work well under pressure
Supervisory skills for junior staff

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Wide experience with equipment and techniques
Basic IT skills
Working with ISO 9001
Experience with student /support worker education
Knowledge of legislation associated with the use of ionising radiation (IRR and IRMER)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

DCR(T), Bsc(hons), MSc Therapeutic Radiographer
HCPC Registration
Current Statutory and Mandatory Training

Aptitudes

Essential

Patient focused
Appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of the service
Respected by peers and colleagues
Demonstrate ambition in personal development and in service development
Flexibility in working hours, given appropriate notice

Skills and abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate well at individual , team and departmental levels
Ability to deal effectively with predictable and routine problems using defined and familiar procedures and guidelines
Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills, tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
Ability to adapt skills to all areas of the department
Reliability to work well under pressure
Supervisory skills for junior staff

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Wide experience with equipment and techniques
Basic IT skills
Working with ISO 9001
Experience with student /support worker education
Knowledge of legislation associated with the use of ionising radiation (IRR and IRMER)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).