Job summary
Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Band 6 - Fixed Term for 9 months- 37.5 hrs
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced radiographer to join our dynamic team here at Torbay Oncology Centre. You will be HCPC registered. This is a fixed term position to cover a career break.
You will have a professional and practical attitude, working with confidence increasing your experience with advanced techniques and technologies.
Torbay has a Support and Information Radiographer, Urology Specialist Radiographer, Gynae Specialist Radiographer and Research Radiographer in post. Radiographers have also undertaken Independent prescribing.
Hours of work may be flexible, and will reflect the needs of the department. The person appointed will be required to work shift patterns to cover extended working days, machine service days in addition to bank holidays
The department has two Elekta Versa HD matched linear accelerators, Pinnacle 3D planning system, and a dedicated wide bore CT for treatment planning with 4DCT.
Torbay provides cancer services to the people of South Devon, a population of approximately 340,000 which generates some 1200 new referrals per year.
For enquires or to arrange an informal visit please contact Naomi Hopkins, Treatment Section Manager naomi.hopkins2@nhs.net or Emma Meckiff, Pre-Treatment Manager emma.meckiff@nhs.net 01803 655363
Main duties of the job
To provide safe and accurate highly specialised radiotherapy planning and treatment to patients to a broad range of tumour sites.
To support the team leader in the day-to-day management of patient workflow, assisting in the organisation and management of the clinical workload.
This post is competency driven across treatment delivery
There will be a requirement to work flexibly as the service demands.
About us
Why Work With Us
Torbay provides cancer services to the people of South Devon, a population of approximately 320,000 which generates some 1200 new referrals per year.
The department has two Elekta Versa HD matched linear accelerators, Pinnacle 3D planning system, a dedicated wide bore CT for treatment planning with 4DCT.
We have a Support and Information Radiographer, Urology Specialist Radiographer, Gynae Specialist Radiographer and Research Radiographer in post. Radiographers have also undertaken independent subscribing.
Hours of work may be flexible and will reflect the needs of the department. Radiographers are required to work shift patterns to cover extended working days, machine service days in addition to bank holidays
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the management of the daily workload on the linacs, deputising for the team leader when necessary
Assesses patients suitability for treatment on a daily basis
Participates in Multi-disciplinary team meetings as required
Brachytherapy and mould room support is provided by Exeter under an SLA. Robust lines of communication are in place for a continuous service
Ensures the safety of patients, visitors and staff
To be responsible and accountable for own actions in accordance with the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct
To ensure that in all aspects of the work the adequate care and well-being of the patient is taken into account
Take individual professional responsibility for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatment ensuring that the requirements or IR(ME)R 2017 Ionising Regulations 2017 (IRR17) are complied with
Provides advice and information to patients relative to tumour site and method of treatment in order to minimise the risk of side effects developing and provide information on how to deal with these should they develop, referring to the wider MDT as appropriate
Works with colleagues to include research radiographer and physicists in evaluating and developing working practice, new treatment techniques, care strategies and options for new equipment in order to reduce delays in treatment and improve patient care and outcomes
To assist in the preparation and update of documentation in accordance with ISO9001:2015 within the Quality Management System
Comply with all treatment related record keeping as specified in the quality assurance documentation and reports any error or near misses using electronic reporting system in-line with Towards Safer Radiotherapy 2008
Ensures that a permit to work is in place and undertakes daily quality assurance checks on the accelerators before bringing into clinical use each morning in order to ensure the safe and accurate delivery of treatment
Acquires transit dosimetry data for treatment verification
Individuals Personal Development Plan to be discussed and agreed
Undertake any additional duties which may become necessary to maintain or improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the service
Work within operational hours 08:00 20:00
Bank Holiday Working
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the management of the daily workload on the linacs, deputising for the team leader when necessary
Assesses patients suitability for treatment on a daily basis
Participates in Multi-disciplinary team meetings as required
Brachytherapy and mould room support is provided by Exeter under an SLA. Robust lines of communication are in place for a continuous service
Ensures the safety of patients, visitors and staff
To be responsible and accountable for own actions in accordance with the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct
To ensure that in all aspects of the work the adequate care and well-being of the patient is taken into account
Take individual professional responsibility for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatment ensuring that the requirements or IR(ME)R 2017 Ionising Regulations 2017 (IRR17) are complied with
Provides advice and information to patients relative to tumour site and method of treatment in order to minimise the risk of side effects developing and provide information on how to deal with these should they develop, referring to the wider MDT as appropriate
Works with colleagues to include research radiographer and physicists in evaluating and developing working practice, new treatment techniques, care strategies and options for new equipment in order to reduce delays in treatment and improve patient care and outcomes
To assist in the preparation and update of documentation in accordance with ISO9001:2015 within the Quality Management System
Comply with all treatment related record keeping as specified in the quality assurance documentation and reports any error or near misses using electronic reporting system in-line with Towards Safer Radiotherapy 2008
Ensures that a permit to work is in place and undertakes daily quality assurance checks on the accelerators before bringing into clinical use each morning in order to ensure the safe and accurate delivery of treatment
Acquires transit dosimetry data for treatment verification
Individuals Personal Development Plan to be discussed and agreed
Undertake any additional duties which may become necessary to maintain or improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the service
Work within operational hours 08:00 20:00
Bank Holiday Working
Person Specification
application form and interview
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5. HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Audit Training, Experience of working in the NHS
shortlisting
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5. HCPC Registered
Person Specification
application form and interview
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5. HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Audit Training, Experience of working in the NHS
shortlisting
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5. HCPC Registered
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).
