Therapy Radiographer Band 6 - Specialist Practitioner

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Therapy Radiographer Band 6 - Specialist Practitioner 37.5 hrs (Permanent)

Applications are invited from experienced radiographers to join our dynamic team here at Torbay Oncology Centre. You will be HCPC registered.

You will have a professional and practical attitude, working with confidence increasing your experience with advanced techniques and technologies.

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

Torbay is situated on the coast of South Devon, offering easy access to local beaches, the beautiful South Hams and Dartmoor. There are also good road, rail and air links to London and the North.

For enquires or to arrange an informal visit please contact Naomi Hopkins, Head Of Radiotherapy, naomi.hopkins2@nhs.net 01803 655387 or Emma Meckiff, Pre-Treatment Manager, emma.meckiff@nhs.net, 01803 655379

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 rotational, and competency driven across treatment delivery and treatment planning which is radiographer led.

There will be a requirement to work flexibly as the service demands.

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, 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 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

Why work with us

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6845063-AHP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography

Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5

Audit Training

Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities

Able to decide optimum beam arrangement given a range of (often conflicting) considerations

Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use

Experience in Portal Imaging and CBCT

Able to manipulate patients to get them into the optimum position for treatment

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography

Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5

Audit Training

Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities

Able to decide optimum beam arrangement given a range of (often conflicting) considerations

Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use

Experience in Portal Imaging and CBCT

Able to manipulate patients to get them into the optimum position for treatment

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5.
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • Specialist training in dosimetry via university modules or in house training/willingness to undergo training.
  • Audit Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Robust general knowledge of CT anatomy
  • Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities
  • Able to decide optimum beam arrangement given a range of (often conflicting) considerations.
  • Able to communicate complex condition/treatment related information requiring empathy, sensitivity and reassurance (to patients and carers)
  • IT competent
  • Good organisation and time management skills
  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system and ISO9001:2015
  • Knowledge and application of the regulations related to obtaining informed consent
  • Experience with IGRT and Use of IMRT and IGRT
  • Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required. Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use

Desirable

  • Virtual simulation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5.
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • Specialist training in dosimetry via university modules or in house training/willingness to undergo training.
  • Audit Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Robust general knowledge of CT anatomy
  • Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities
  • Able to decide optimum beam arrangement given a range of (often conflicting) considerations.
  • Able to communicate complex condition/treatment related information requiring empathy, sensitivity and reassurance (to patients and carers)
  • IT competent
  • Good organisation and time management skills
  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system and ISO9001:2015
  • Knowledge and application of the regulations related to obtaining informed consent
  • Experience with IGRT and Use of IMRT and IGRT
  • Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required. Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use

Desirable

  • Virtual simulation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Therapeutic Radiography

Linda Gordon

linda.gordon5@nhs.net

01803655382

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6845063-AHP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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