Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work effectively as part of a wider multidisciplinary team to deliver a safe and efficient radiotherapy service, within a clearly defined framework of accountability

Commit to study both within working hours and at home during the duration of the apprenticeship programme

Attend virtual tutorials and webinars and complete all e-learning as directed by UWE

Attend mandatory study block weeks at UWE

Undertake clinical training in a wide range of radiotherapy treatment techniques and associated activities under the direct supervision of registered personnel at all times

Work within local policies and procedures

Be responsible for own clerical activities and record keeping

Adhere to radiation safety protocols at all times

Demonstrate clinical competence developed through continual professional development, reflective practice and maintenance of a skills portfolio relevant to the service specification

Recognise and address risk factors with the potential to impact patients/clients and carers within the healthcare setting and feedback appropriately to the registered practitioner

Report any incidents, untoward incidents, complaints and near misses to the appropriate professional within the stated timescales

Communication Skills

Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels within the multidisciplinary team to support the highest standard of patient care and treatment preparation: this will include both verbal and written means of communication and may require the communication of information that is complex or sensitive

Communicate effectively with patients, and their relatives or carers, sometimes under difficult circumstances

Ensure that matters of a confidential nature (relating to either the patient or another staff member) are not divulged without the appropriate authority to do so

Attend departmental staff meetings and team meetings regularly and contribute to discussions on service developments and policies where appropriate

Analytical/Judgement Skills

Acquire knowledge and learn to apply this in a practical setting

Demonstrate analytical skill in order to determine the suitability and efficacy of patient positioning for treatment

Ensure electronic systems and patient records are kept up to date with accurate information

Work within own scope of practice, recognising the need for further advice, guidance and support as appropriate

Planning/Organisational Skills

Undertake the academic components of the Radiotherapy Radiographer Apprenticeship course whilst also working clinically in order to achieve practical clinical competencies

Plan and organise own continuing study workload both in the workplace and at home

Assist staff to ensure the department is working effectively at all times by contributing towards good control of workflow and maximising the use of all available resources and facilities

Prioritise own tasks under the appropriate delegation of the registered practitioner

Patient Care

Ensure that all patients receive accurate information and documentation relating to their treatment procedure and the likely side-effects of treatment

Ensure that the patient has given informed consent prior to a procedure; work within a legal framework to proceed for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment

Communicate effectively with the patient, often having to use skills of persuasion, empathy and reassurance in order to deliver or receive complex/highly sensitive information whilst maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity at all times and ensuring that accurate records of any communications are produced when appropriate

Overcome any barriers to effective patient communication that might exist e.g. non-verbal communication

Ensure that the departments identification policy is adhered to and that all patients are correctly identified prior to undergoing irradiation

Policy/service Development

Support the Head of Radiotherapy Services in setting, monitoring and developing standards of care

Demonstrate knowledge of the departmental Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with QMS procedures and protocols at all times

Identify and report non-conformities within the departmental QMS, and participate in addressing these issues appropriately

Responsibility for Finance

Responsible for the safe use of highly complex and expensive equipment

No direct budgetary responsibility, but are responsible for ensuring the efficient use of resources and the maintenance of local stock levels for consumables

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 qualifications
• UWE entry requirements for course

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).

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)