Job summary
Therapeutic Radiographer Band 7 Team Lead (Fixed Term for 8 months- 37.5 hrs)
Applications are invited from experienced radiographers 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
Team leader for the efficient day to day management of the linear accelerator, deputising in the absence of the Treatment Section Manager as required.
Participate in QA, Audit, complaints and service development initiatives as appropriate.
Ensure the provision of a quality service which meets the needs of the individual patients and their carers attending the department.
Be responsible for initiating a response to an emergency radiation incident within the service as required.
About 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 and a new 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. 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
HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)
MSc qualification in clinical subject or equivalent experience
MSc qualification/training in management/leadership or equivalent experience
Use analytical skills to plan the day to day activity levels for any new service implementations
Use knowledge and skills to propose, develop and implement service developments across the service, especially within own specialist area
Have demonstrable problem solving and decision-making ability
Please see full details in Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)
MSc qualification in clinical subject or equivalent experience
MSc qualification/training in management/leadership or equivalent experience
Use analytical skills to plan the day to day activity levels for any new service implementations
Use knowledge and skills to propose, develop and implement service developments across the service, especially within own specialist area
Have demonstrable problem solving and decision-making ability
Please see full details in Job description
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer(requires BSc(Hons)in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)
- MSc qualification in clinical subject or equivalent experience
- MSc qualification/training in management/leadership or equivale experiencent
Desirable
- Teaching/lecturing at pre and post graduate level
- Involved inm successful implementation project e.g. new equipment or working practice
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer(requires BSc(Hons)in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)
- MSc qualification in clinical subject or equivalent experience
- MSc qualification/training in management/leadership or equivale experiencent
Desirable
- Teaching/lecturing at pre and post graduate level
- Involved inm successful implementation project e.g. new equipment or working practice
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).
