Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced therapeutic radiographer to join the Radiotherapy department at the Royal Free London as a band 7 Radiographer. We are looking for a candidate with excellent team leadership and communication skills who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the treatment units ensuring delivery of a high level of service and patient care.
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. All radiographers in bands 5 - 7 roles have the opportunity to rotate through pre-treatment and treatment.
The Royal Free Radiotherapy Department has 2 Varian TrueBeams with Aria. There is an orthovoltage unit, a Toshiba CT-scanner, Pinnacle TPS, VMAT, IGRT, SABR and respiratory gated/ motion managed radiotherapy. The department is accredited ISO 9001:2015.
Main duties of the job
To accurately interpret treatment prescriptions and treatment plans usingknowledge gained during training and postgraduate experience. This willinclude making judgements regarding the daily treatment set-up and delivery foreach patient. This interpretation and judgment skill will be at a high level andthe senior radiographer will be considered a technical expert in the general fields of radiotherapy. Complex treatments and situations will be referred to the senior radiographer who must have the technical and analytical skills to dealwith them effectively.To maintain an efficient, communicative, and flexible service so that the patientpathway is continuous
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 on a range of equipment including experience as a band 6 radiographer or equivalent
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of a range of treatment techniques, advanced techniques, IGRT 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 on a range of equipment including experience as a band 6 radiographer or equivalent
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of a range of treatment techniques, advanced techniques, IGRT 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).
