Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic therapeutic radiographer with Gamma Knife experience, seeking an opportunity to make a real difference to this specialist radiotherapy service?
We invite you to join our Gamma Knife team, delivering accurate treatments and providing excellent care and support to those in need of Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Stereotactic Radiotherapy.
In conjunction with the Gamma Knife Manager, this post holder will co-ordinate the Gamma Knife treatments and optimise the use of all current resources and assist in implementation of Tiers 3 and 4 services. They will provide expert clinical practice in the form of treatment delivery, using highly developed communication skills to support patients and carers in informed decision making.
The post holder may be required to work shifts including evenings, and bank holidays and to participate in an on-call rota.
The Gamma Knife team comprise of a small, compassionate team of dedicated professionals working in a multi-professional environment, across divisional and trust boundaries, working collaboratively as a team to achieve best outcomes for their patients.
Main duties of the job
Clinical practice:
- Operate and be responsible for the Gamma Knife equipment ensuring that it is used safely, accurately and efficiently.
- Interpret, monitor and evaluate the treatment prescription to ensure that treatment is delivered accurately and reproducible.
Professional Leadership and Management:
- To be responsible for the clinical work of the gamma knife unit, and using appropriate planning and time management techniques, develop standards of care and technical expertise of self and team. Be able to motivate and lead team members.
- To be responsible for the organisational and administrative practices within the Gamma knife patient pathway ensuring efficient use of resources.
Research and Service Development:
- Using specialist knowledge act as a resource for the Radiotherapy Services Manager to enable decisions regarding service developments to be made.
- Contribute to the wider development of their area of practice, communicating specialist knowledge to the multidisciplinary team and recommend future audit, research and changes in practice.
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 equipment and techniques
- Working with ISO 9001
- Experience with student/support worker education
- Experience in auditing practice
- Experience of service development
- Knowledge of national developments in radiotherapy techniques/advances
Desirable
- Experience in Gamma Knife
- Previous research experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to communicate well at individual, team and departmental and interdepartmental levels
- Ability to think quickly, assess situations and make appropriate decisions
- Written and oral presentation skills
- Reflect on practice for continuing self audit
- Reliability to work well under pressure
- Flexibility in working hours
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
Desirable
- Ability to educate/train colleagues at all levels
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) State Registered Therapeutic Radiographer
- Post graduate education / training in relevant subject
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in radiography, research or other relevant subject
Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills - tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
- Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
- Appreciate the multi-disciplinary nature of the service
Desirable
- Demonstrate ambition in personal and service development
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience with equipment and techniques
- Working with ISO 9001
- Experience with student/support worker education
- Experience in auditing practice
- Experience of service development
- Knowledge of national developments in radiotherapy techniques/advances
Desirable
- Experience in Gamma Knife
- Previous research experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to communicate well at individual, team and departmental and interdepartmental levels
- Ability to think quickly, assess situations and make appropriate decisions
- Written and oral presentation skills
- Reflect on practice for continuing self audit
- Reliability to work well under pressure
- Flexibility in working hours
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
Desirable
- Ability to educate/train colleagues at all levels
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) State Registered Therapeutic Radiographer
- Post graduate education / training in relevant subject
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in radiography, research or other relevant subject
Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills - tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
- Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
- Appreciate the multi-disciplinary nature of the service
Desirable
- Demonstrate ambition in personal and service development
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
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)
