Job summary
Successful applicants will be highly motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patients are at the heart of what we do so we are looking for Therapeutic Radiographers who can provide excellent care with compassion and respect. This position is permanently based in pre-treatment. Successful candidates will be role models for demonstrating our Trust's values through their behaviours, will be able to work collaboratively across the multi-disciplinary team and be committed to providing high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for leading a team and managing a unit within the department.To manage staff and patients and carry out complex technical radiotherapeutic pretreatment procedures in the CT Scanning and Palliative Planning areas of the department ensuring a safe, accurate and efficient radiotherapy service is maintained. To act as a first line expert in technical and managerial areas within radiotherapy. The post holder must be qualified to practice as an operator within Radiotherapy as defined by IR(ME)R.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- Must be registered with the HCPC
- Evidence of appropriate CPD activity
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical radiotherapy experience in pre-treatment including experience as a band 6 radiographer or equivalent
Desirable
- Trained in cannulation and IV contrast administration
- Trained in breast mark-up and/or V-Sim
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of a range of treatment techniques, advanced techniques in CT, and planning
- Demonstrate participation in the development and implementation of techniques and procedures
- Demonstrates a high level of communication skills including the ability to deal with anxious and demanding patients an carers
- Demonstrates and ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and an ability to motivate staff and build a team
- Demonstrate a high level of organisation with problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrate the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient setup and treatment delivery
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to use initiative
- Demonstrates a calm and professional manner
- Awareness of own limitations
- Excellent time management
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- Must be registered with the HCPC
- Evidence of appropriate CPD activity
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical radiotherapy experience in pre-treatment including experience as a band 6 radiographer or equivalent
Desirable
- Trained in cannulation and IV contrast administration
- Trained in breast mark-up and/or V-Sim
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of a range of treatment techniques, advanced techniques in CT, and planning
- Demonstrate participation in the development and implementation of techniques and procedures
- Demonstrates a high level of communication skills including the ability to deal with anxious and demanding patients an carers
- Demonstrates and ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and an ability to motivate staff and build a team
- Demonstrate a high level of organisation with problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrate the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient setup and treatment delivery
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to use initiative
- Demonstrates a calm and professional manner
- Awareness of own limitations
- Excellent time management
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).
