Job summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the radiotherapy team at The Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead site. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated band 5 therapeutic radiographer to join us at one of the largest and leading providers of cancer care in the UK.
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 to ISO 9001:2015.
The successful applicant will be expected to start in post as soon as employment checks are completed and their notice period is served.
Main duties of the job
To plan and treat patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment for their disease, which includes cancer and terminal illnesses.
To provide a safe, accurate and an efficient radiotherapy service, carrying out radiotherapy procedures on all treatment and CT scanner units according to protocol and under the supervision of a senior/superintendent radiographer.
To supervise students after an induction period.
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 linkhttps://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 & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent (or completing training for qualification)
- Must be registered with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range of treatment techniques
- Demonstrate good standards of patient care and assessment
- Demonstrate good communication skills
- Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient set-ups.
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate ability to cope with moving & handling of patients & equipment after training.
Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibility to meet service needs
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent (or completing training for qualification)
- Must be registered with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range of treatment techniques
- Demonstrate good standards of patient care and assessment
- Demonstrate good communication skills
- Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient set-ups.
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate ability to cope with moving & handling of patients & equipment after training.
Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibility to meet service needs
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).
