Team Manager Therapeutic Radiographer - XRT Treatment

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder is expected to troubleshoot patient care or technical issues in designated area. To supervise, instruct and take part in the use of complex radiotherapy calculations. To supervise, instruct and take part in treatment delivery and image-guided radiotherapy. To supervise and participate in CT Scanning and Virtual simulation when required. To be pro-active in the development and implementation of evidence based clinical practice in line with local and national initiatives, facilitating changes in service where necessary. To act as an expert resource on treatment delivery equipment, imaging, and oncology management systems. Providing support and advice as appropriate. Be pro-active in the maintenance, improvement, and development of their competence. To provide technical advice in the evaluation, procurement and introduction of new techniques, procedures, and equipment. To be responsible for the equipment in the work area, ensuring that fault reporting and handover procedures are followed, working closely with medical physics and technical services staff to ensure that repairs and routine servicing of equipment is carried out with minimal disruption to service provision. To work closely with the other Superintendents and the Governance Team, to monitor the work across the service in order to maintain high quality service delivery and professional standards, helping to further develop and maintain the accredited Quality Management System. Take a lead role in reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures for which overall responsibility and sign off will be with the Principal Radiographers Ensuring all errors in designated area is reported in a timely manner in accordance with current departmental policy. To continually assess and monitor risk in their practice and that of others, challenging others as appropriate. In depth knowledge of UK radiation legislation IRR 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017 and to act as an expert resource in interpretation of the legislation with regards standard operating procedures and error reporting. Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Manual Handling Operations regulations 1992. Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on call.

Supervisory and Managerial To provide professional, technical, operational, and clinical leadership, advising and supporting radiographic staff across the service Act as an advocate for The Christie at national forums and vendor meetings. To keep up to date with best practice and national guidance in radiotherapy locally and nationally and disseminate to the team. To establish and maintain good communication links between multi-disciplinary team. Promote opportunities for team development and individual role enhancement. Will act as named lead for on call duties and manage the on call service. To initiate preliminary discussion with patients, relatives, visitors, and other professional disciplines in regard to complaints, failures and feedback. Attend meetings at managerial, Trust committee and local Trust partnership level, acting as advocate for area of work and profession. To undertake clinical operational responsibility in the absence of the lead/principal radiographer.

Teaching and training To ensure all the training needs associated with new developments are recognised and to put into place the mechanisms to meet them. Use technical expertise to induct and train staff in radiotherapy, ensuring competencies are attained in a timely manner. Be responsible for a portfolio of personal development reviews of junior staff. Ensuring the team supervise and manage pre-registration student training in accordance with trust/university policy. Ensuring all team members in designated areas are capable, have requisite competencies and have up to date essential training. To ensure that opportunities for clinical audit and research and development are identified and that staff are encouraged to participate in relevant projects.

Responsibilities for human resources To work closely with the other Superintendent and Principal Radiographers to ensure the most effective use of staffing resources across the department. Active role in managing inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards for students or employees. Participating in investigation process and providing evidence. To work closely with the Radiotherapy Manager, Principal Radiographers, re- treatment and/or Treatment Delivery Superintendents to monitor the work across the service in order to maintain high quality service delivery and professional standards. Applying disciplinary and or capability policies where necessary. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff through chairing of appointment panels, completion of paperwork and liaison with Human Resources and Occupational Health departments to ensure successful employment of candidates.

Research Lead, supervise and/or undertake an active role in research, development, improvement and implementation of new techniques and practices within the department assessing results and impacts.

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.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will have wide experience with radiotherapy equipment and treatment techniques, be highly motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for applicants with a commitment to developing themselves, the team, and the Radiotherapy Service at The Christie.

HCPC registration required.

We look forward to hearing from you.This is a fixed term position to cover maternity leave for 12 months.We welcome informal enquiries from interested candidates who would like to know more about the role.

Shift patterns between 06:00am and 23:00pm

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography).
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of post-graduate study/education in area relevant to role.
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

• M-level qualification in associated subject.
• Management qualification.
• IT skills.

Experience

Essential

• Expert experience with a contemporary range of equipment and techniques
• Expert experience of working with ISO 9001/2008 or equivalent accredited quality system.
• Significant experience at a senior level.
• Team management experience.
• Evidence of participation in audit, research and-or radiotherapy development work.

Desirable

• Experience/awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres.
• Participation in the implementation of new equipment or technology.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and manage conflict resolution with all grades of staff, patients, carers and general public.
• Effective people management skills of all staff.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and autonomously.
• Ability to motivate junior members of the team.
• Excellent leadership skills, organisation and decision-making skills under pressure in a clinical environment.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to lead the introduction of new techniques, equipment, or software.
• Excellent technical skills and dexterity.
• Excellent contemporary image interpretation skills.

Desirable

• Demonstrate ambition in personal development and in service development.
• Good presentation skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
• Advanced knowledge of IR(ME)R 2000 and IRR 1999 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice.
• Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance, and national working parties in radiotherapy.
• Expert knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway.
• Excellent radiotherapy physics, anatomy, and radiobiological knowledge.

Desirable

• Awareness of current trends in radiotherapy.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to travel to other Christie sites when requested.
• Participation in on-call services.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).