Job summary
Thank you for your interest in the Radiotherapy Services Manager (RSM) role in University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre is a regional leading cancer centre and committed to providing excellent patient-centred care and a supportive environment for all our staff. We are an innovative department, with an active research portfolio.
Main duties of the job
The role of RSM in Bristol, is an exciting post and you would oversee not only the External Beam Radiotherapy service (a 5 Linear Accelerators, all matched Elekta Versa's Linac's, delivering all sites SABR, SGRT, Clarity - ultrasound verification), but also the Gamma Knife Centre ("All Tiers" service), Brachytherapy, Late Effects Service and Molecular Radiotherapy Unit (MRU). We are nationally recognised for our specialist services and run several Master Level modules in collaboration with our local Higher Education Institute.
We are proud of the leading role we are taking in development of innovative specialist techniques to enhance cancer patient care and improve outcomes for our patients. With the variety of radiotherapy delivered in Bristol and with the support of our local charities, our staff have many opportunities to rotate through various departments and to develop their skills and knowledge widely.
We wish you every success with your application to join our team and hope to welcome you to Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre in the near future.
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
To lead the radiotherapy service at the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, based in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). The service treats approximately 3,000 new patients a year. It operates as part of a wider Operational Delivery Network with eight other radiotherapy providers across the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucester (SWAG) and the Peninsula, Cancer Alliances. The department has an extensive range of equipment and procedures that drive forward technical developments to support the translation of research into the clinical service.
Details in the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the radiotherapy service at the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, based in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). The service treats approximately 3,000 new patients a year. It operates as part of a wider Operational Delivery Network with eight other radiotherapy providers across the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucester (SWAG) and the Peninsula, Cancer Alliances. The department has an extensive range of equipment and procedures that drive forward technical developments to support the translation of research into the clinical service.
Details in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Professional qualification in therapeutic radiography leading to state registration with the HCPC (e)
- Substantial experience as a therapeutic radiographer across a wide range of specialties at junior and senior level (e)
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in a senior/managerial therapeutic radiographer role (e)
- Proven experience of leading and managing substantial change within a complex environment (e)
- Substantial experience of budget and finance management (e)
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Professional qualification in therapeutic radiography leading to state registration with the HCPC (e)
- Substantial experience as a therapeutic radiographer across a wide range of specialties at junior and senior level (e)
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in a senior/managerial therapeutic radiographer role (e)
- Proven experience of leading and managing substantial change within a complex environment (e)
- Substantial experience of budget and finance management (e)
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 & Oncology Centre
Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
