Job summary
Due to expansion of services to include Tiers 3 and 4 services, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed therapeutic radiographer to lead our Gamma Knife Services (all tiers including paediatric).
We have a positive "can do" culture embedded in our multiprofessional team working that prides itself in delivering an excellent patient experience.
To succeed in this role it is essential that you have previous experience in Gamma Knife, have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be patient focused in all that you do. This role has many facets including management, radiation protection and the training and education of others to a very high standard.
This is an exciting time to work in the Bristol Gamma Knife Centre, developing new treatment pathways for the region.
The applicant will require change management skills to implement these new treatment pathways.
For informal enquiries please contact Petra Jacobs, Radiotherapy Services Manager on 0117 342 6292.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for all clinical work in The Gamma Knife Centre, including working out of standard hours as required.
- To provide accurate and detailed information and support to patients and carers regarding pre-treatment assessment and treatment delivery, also ensuring that any staff caring for patients in an emergency situation, have access to relevant guidance and information to ensure safety.
- Be recognised and accessible as an expert in their specified field of Gamma knife treatments, continuously developing clinical practice, giving expert advice and disseminating knowledge to the profession and to a wider health care arena.
- To assist in all aspects of department management, deputising for the Radiotherapy Services Manager as and when required, in the appropriate forum. To be involved with the development of radiotherapy services.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience with Gamma Knife equipment and techniques
- Clinical experience at supervisory level and leadership in an area of clinical expertise
- Basic IT skills
- Recognised and accessible as expert in field
- Working with ISO9001
- Experience with student/support worker education
- Experience in orientation/training of new staff
- Experience of auditing practice
- Experience of service development
- Awareness of financial management
- Knowledge of legislation associated with the use of ionising radiation in medicine (IR(ME)R and IRR)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate well at individual, team and departmental and interdepartmental levels
- Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills: Tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
- Knowledge of national developments in radiotherapy techniques/advances
- Anticipate problems and take preventative action or set up contingency plans
- Professional leadership qualities - ability to inspire and motivate staff
- Ability to educate/train colleagues at all levels
- Written and oral presentation skills
- Demonstrate ambition in personal and service development
- Ability to think quickly, assess situations and make appropriate decisions
Aptitudes
Essential
- Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
- Leadership
- Be proactive in managing own career and continuous service development
- Reflect on practice for continuing self audit
- Flexibility in working hours
Desirable
- Understanding of financial frameworks
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) State Registered Therapeutic Radiographer
- MSc qualification in radiography, research or other relevant subject
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification /willing to work towards
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience with Gamma Knife equipment and techniques
- Clinical experience at supervisory level and leadership in an area of clinical expertise
- Basic IT skills
- Recognised and accessible as expert in field
- Working with ISO9001
- Experience with student/support worker education
- Experience in orientation/training of new staff
- Experience of auditing practice
- Experience of service development
- Awareness of financial management
- Knowledge of legislation associated with the use of ionising radiation in medicine (IR(ME)R and IRR)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate well at individual, team and departmental and interdepartmental levels
- Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills: Tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
- Knowledge of national developments in radiotherapy techniques/advances
- Anticipate problems and take preventative action or set up contingency plans
- Professional leadership qualities - ability to inspire and motivate staff
- Ability to educate/train colleagues at all levels
- Written and oral presentation skills
- Demonstrate ambition in personal and service development
- Ability to think quickly, assess situations and make appropriate decisions
Aptitudes
Essential
- Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
- Leadership
- Be proactive in managing own career and continuous service development
- Reflect on practice for continuing self audit
- Flexibility in working hours
Desirable
- Understanding of financial frameworks
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) State Registered Therapeutic Radiographer
- MSc qualification in radiography, research or other relevant subject
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification /willing to work towards
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).
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.
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).
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
Gamma Knife Centre, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
