Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced, and dynamic professional to join the radiotherapy review team based at the Christie at Oldham Satellite Unit. At the Christie at Oldham, we deliver both radical and palliative radiotherapy on an outpatient basis and this post would work within the well-established review team. The post holder would be responsible for providing high quality and comprehensive day-to-day clinical care for patients receiving radiotherapy. This includes on treatment review, consenting patients for radiotherapy but also the assessment and management of patients with acute potentially unexpected presentations. Possessing skills of clinical assessment is therefore required. Ideally the postholder will have some prior oncology experience. A non-medical prescribing qualification would be advantageous or prior experience of issuing medication on PGD's where appropriate.
This post is for a fixed term to cover maternity leave and is full time. Although primarily this post is advertised as an 8a post, a band 7 development role, secondment/ fixed term post opportunity would be considered based on experience.
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, situated in south Manchester, is the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe, seeing more than 40,000 patients a year. We are an international leader in cancer research and development.
Please apply via Trac or NHS jobs website
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work as part of the review team responsible for the clinical care of patients receiving radiotherapy. They will work flexibly as a team to ensure full clinical cover during service hours.
The role includes the review and assessment of patients in relation to toxicities of treatment but also unexpected acute illness with the formulation and implementation of a management plan which may include referral to acute services for further assessment. The post holder will be trained to consent patients for several radiotherapy treatments. They will be expected to be autonomous but, be aware of their limitations and access senior advice when required. They will provide leadership and participate in audit and other clinical governance activities. As a registered professional the post holder should have post registration experience, including some at a senior level (band 6 or above). Ideally individuals should have some oncology experience, possess excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate working across multi professional boundaries. The post holder will be committed to their professional development and be able to work flexibility to meet service needs. Evidence based practice will be inherent in their practice.
About us
The Christie at Oldham opened in 2010 and is one of three satellites delivering radiotherapy across the network providing radiotherapy closer to home for patients. We pride ourselves in effective team working and providing the best care possible for our patients and their families/ carers. Support for staff is a priority and training will be provided where required.
Radiotherapy is committed to continuous personal and professional development.
Working hours must be flexible to fit the needs of the service. This may include evening work; some weekend working and does include working bank holidays. Individuals will be expected to participate in all shift patterns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Principal duties and responsibilities
Clinical
- To participate in the direct clinical management of patients receiving radiotherapy which may be with either curative or palliative intent. This includes history taking, systematic physical examination, formulating clinical management plans, requesting, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic investigations and taking appropriate action in relation to the results or finding
- To provide a supportive care service for patients who are experiencing disease specific symptoms such as pain control and liaise with appropriate colleagues both in secondary and primary care to ensure that the needs of the patient are me
- Review of patients throughout their course of treatment and make appropriate recommendations related to radiation induced side effects
- To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per Trust policy
- Prescribe drugs, in capacity of an independent non-medical prescriber
- Accept and make appropriate referrals from/to other professional colleagues. Check and interpret the same and act as clinically indicated
- Communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans, management options and details of prognosis and impending death
- Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.
- Communicate with the patients referring specialist, general practitioner and other community-based services at regular intervals, both verbally and in writing
- Collaborate actively, within, and beyond, the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance to improve the patient journey. Offer clinical support to colleagues within cancer units, relating to individual patient management, health care delivery and strategic policy initiatives. Assist in the development of integrated patient pathways (such as NICE Guidance on Cancer Services)
- Act as an expert resource in providing advice, education and support to ward/departmental areas, and the wider community, on the management of specific oncological diseases and their managemen
- To support, educate and provide exceptional standards of care as an independent practitioner for all radiotherapy patients and their carers during treatment and beyond. Develop and continue to review evidence-based patient information specific to own area of expertis
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients who have cancer and their families/carers by offering support, treatment, and side effects information.
- Be an expert resource at out-patient clinics which are held at Christie at Oldham.
- Provide on-going education for relevant staff members involved in supporting these clinics.
- To liaise with other departments involved in providing a high standard of service to patients (i.e. specialist/research nurses/radiographers, surgeons, clinical oncologists) and provide timely and evidence based information as appropriate.
- Attend and contribute to inter-departmental management and clinical multi-disciplinary meetings as required.
- Work with the radiotherapy quality system and lead the production, review and auditing of relevant work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on call.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as necessary.
Leadership and Consultancy
- Participate in innovative and research-based practice where appropriate
- Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership, policy development, mentorship, and assessment of colleagues
- Lead on any necessary clinical developments within the organisation and at regional/national level.
- Analyse relevant National policy in specific tumour sites, advise on impact for service, and contribute to the implementation of changes and evaluation of processes in partnership with the MDT
- Maintain professional registration and practice through CPD
- Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust and professional guidelines
- Participate in the implementation and delivery of the standards set within the Trusts strategy
- Recognise and act as an advocate for patients, carers, and service organisation. Lead change as required and ensure resolution of conflict.
Teaching and Training
- Identify own development needs in line with service requirements within personal development plan. Undertake continuing professional development to ensure that skills remain optimal and new elements can be added to the skills portfolio
- Assist in the identification of the training needs of colleagues and participate in their continuing education, mentorship, and skills development, this includes the Christie Care Certificate
- Ensure personal, peer group support and clinical supervision needs are met
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge by submitting papers for publication and/or abstracts for appropriate conferences
- Have a named mentor from within the medical team for continuing clinical support and development
- Provide specialist training and education locally, nationally, and internationally
Research and Development
- Initiate and support clinical audit with respect to evaluating service effectiveness and future developments within the role, developing, and managing strategies to address any shortfalls
- Be involved in research activities within the Trust in response to identified need. Disseminate results and implement findings appropriate to practic
- Demonstrate knowledge of current research in all aspects of his/her work and to site specific disease group.
Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities
- Ensure that the lead radiographer at Oldham and the Radiotherapy Services Manager are kept informed of any issues affecting the delivery of the service
- Ensure compliance with radiotherapy quality system
- Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership and policy developmen
- Analyse relevant National policy in radiotherapy, advise on impact for service, and contribute to the implementation of changes and evaluation of processes in partnership with relevant colleague
- Ensure that performance of staff within review team are monitored and appropriate action taken in accordance with Trust Policies
- Make independent judgements and take any appropriate actions concerning cancellation, alteration, or suspension of a patients pathway
- To investigate complaints from patients and other healthcare professionals as per Trust policy.
- To investigate errors and incidents as per Trust policy
- To participate in any service review evaluations
Responsibilities for Human Resources
- Assist with the recruitment of relevant staff within the are
- As a reviewer, participate in annual performance review and identify training and development needs of those staff
- To act upon any disciplinary and/or capability issues within area and investigate and manage as per the Trust Disciplinary and/or Capability policy
Responsibility for Resources
- Ensure that all equipment is in a safe condition and complies with the relevant
- Health and Safety Legislation and that appropriate action is taken in the event of equipment failure
- Ensure that relevant risk assessments are carried out and reviewed at regular intervals and the Risk Register updated.
This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Principal duties and responsibilities
Clinical
- To participate in the direct clinical management of patients receiving radiotherapy which may be with either curative or palliative intent. This includes history taking, systematic physical examination, formulating clinical management plans, requesting, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic investigations and taking appropriate action in relation to the results or finding
- To provide a supportive care service for patients who are experiencing disease specific symptoms such as pain control and liaise with appropriate colleagues both in secondary and primary care to ensure that the needs of the patient are me
- Review of patients throughout their course of treatment and make appropriate recommendations related to radiation induced side effects
- To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per Trust policy
- Prescribe drugs, in capacity of an independent non-medical prescriber
- Accept and make appropriate referrals from/to other professional colleagues. Check and interpret the same and act as clinically indicated
- Communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans, management options and details of prognosis and impending death
- Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.
- Communicate with the patients referring specialist, general practitioner and other community-based services at regular intervals, both verbally and in writing
- Collaborate actively, within, and beyond, the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance to improve the patient journey. Offer clinical support to colleagues within cancer units, relating to individual patient management, health care delivery and strategic policy initiatives. Assist in the development of integrated patient pathways (such as NICE Guidance on Cancer Services)
- Act as an expert resource in providing advice, education and support to ward/departmental areas, and the wider community, on the management of specific oncological diseases and their managemen
- To support, educate and provide exceptional standards of care as an independent practitioner for all radiotherapy patients and their carers during treatment and beyond. Develop and continue to review evidence-based patient information specific to own area of expertis
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients who have cancer and their families/carers by offering support, treatment, and side effects information.
- Be an expert resource at out-patient clinics which are held at Christie at Oldham.
- Provide on-going education for relevant staff members involved in supporting these clinics.
- To liaise with other departments involved in providing a high standard of service to patients (i.e. specialist/research nurses/radiographers, surgeons, clinical oncologists) and provide timely and evidence based information as appropriate.
- Attend and contribute to inter-departmental management and clinical multi-disciplinary meetings as required.
- Work with the radiotherapy quality system and lead the production, review and auditing of relevant work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on call.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as necessary.
Leadership and Consultancy
- Participate in innovative and research-based practice where appropriate
- Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership, policy development, mentorship, and assessment of colleagues
- Lead on any necessary clinical developments within the organisation and at regional/national level.
- Analyse relevant National policy in specific tumour sites, advise on impact for service, and contribute to the implementation of changes and evaluation of processes in partnership with the MDT
- Maintain professional registration and practice through CPD
- Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust and professional guidelines
- Participate in the implementation and delivery of the standards set within the Trusts strategy
- Recognise and act as an advocate for patients, carers, and service organisation. Lead change as required and ensure resolution of conflict.
Teaching and Training
- Identify own development needs in line with service requirements within personal development plan. Undertake continuing professional development to ensure that skills remain optimal and new elements can be added to the skills portfolio
- Assist in the identification of the training needs of colleagues and participate in their continuing education, mentorship, and skills development, this includes the Christie Care Certificate
- Ensure personal, peer group support and clinical supervision needs are met
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge by submitting papers for publication and/or abstracts for appropriate conferences
- Have a named mentor from within the medical team for continuing clinical support and development
- Provide specialist training and education locally, nationally, and internationally
Research and Development
- Initiate and support clinical audit with respect to evaluating service effectiveness and future developments within the role, developing, and managing strategies to address any shortfalls
- Be involved in research activities within the Trust in response to identified need. Disseminate results and implement findings appropriate to practic
- Demonstrate knowledge of current research in all aspects of his/her work and to site specific disease group.
Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities
- Ensure that the lead radiographer at Oldham and the Radiotherapy Services Manager are kept informed of any issues affecting the delivery of the service
- Ensure compliance with radiotherapy quality system
- Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership and policy developmen
- Analyse relevant National policy in radiotherapy, advise on impact for service, and contribute to the implementation of changes and evaluation of processes in partnership with relevant colleague
- Ensure that performance of staff within review team are monitored and appropriate action taken in accordance with Trust Policies
- Make independent judgements and take any appropriate actions concerning cancellation, alteration, or suspension of a patients pathway
- To investigate complaints from patients and other healthcare professionals as per Trust policy.
- To investigate errors and incidents as per Trust policy
- To participate in any service review evaluations
Responsibilities for Human Resources
- Assist with the recruitment of relevant staff within the are
- As a reviewer, participate in annual performance review and identify training and development needs of those staff
- To act upon any disciplinary and/or capability issues within area and investigate and manage as per the Trust Disciplinary and/or Capability policy
Responsibility for Resources
- Ensure that all equipment is in a safe condition and complies with the relevant
- Health and Safety Legislation and that appropriate action is taken in the event of equipment failure
- Ensure that relevant risk assessments are carried out and reviewed at regular intervals and the Risk Register updated.
This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1 or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography or DCR(T)
- HCPC/NMC Registration
- MSc in clinical practice or advanced practice or currently working towards (depending on experience and modules completed)
- Degree level qualification plus post registration qualification/ diploma in a relevant nursing subject/or working towards the same
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Clinical examination skills module
Desirable
- Palliative care course
- Immediate Life Support Certificate
- Oncology course/equivalent experience
- Experience in PGD's
- Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical field at a band 6 level
- Oncology experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable clinical and medical oncology knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload autonomously, whilst utilising other professional groups appropriately
- Ability to work across professional boundaries liaising with and referring onto other services as required
- Good knowledge of IT, use of email and word processing and NHS systems where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of working to deadlines
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Able to demonstrate use of best evidenced based practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in the field of radiotherapy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible to work within shift pattern if required and also to cover bank holidays on rotation with other team members
- Reliable
- Highly committed and motivated
- Conscientious and hardworking with a high level of organisational ability
- Able to work without supervision
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1 or BSc in Therapeutic Radiography or DCR(T)
- HCPC/NMC Registration
- MSc in clinical practice or advanced practice or currently working towards (depending on experience and modules completed)
- Degree level qualification plus post registration qualification/ diploma in a relevant nursing subject/or working towards the same
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Clinical examination skills module
Desirable
- Palliative care course
- Immediate Life Support Certificate
- Oncology course/equivalent experience
- Experience in PGD's
- Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical field at a band 6 level
- Oncology experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable clinical and medical oncology knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload autonomously, whilst utilising other professional groups appropriately
- Ability to work across professional boundaries liaising with and referring onto other services as required
- Good knowledge of IT, use of email and word processing and NHS systems where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of working to deadlines
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Able to demonstrate use of best evidenced based practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in the field of radiotherapy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible to work within shift pattern if required and also to cover bank holidays on rotation with other team members
- Reliable
- Highly committed and motivated
- Conscientious and hardworking with a high level of organisational ability
- Able to work without supervision
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
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
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).
