Job responsibilities
Job title: Band 7 Senior Therapy Radiographer
Salary: Band 7 Equivalent
Location: 20 Devonshire Place
Job Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 Hours/week
The role The London Clinic is one of the UK's private leading comprehensive clinics in the heart of London and also recognised worldwide. The Senior Therapy Radiographer will lead the radiotherapy units/areas through the clinical and technical delivery of all radiotherapy tasks from referral to follow up. This will include immobilisation, localisation, planning, treatment delivery and patient assessment, management and care.
About us Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.
Key Duties
* Develop and implement information and support services and pathways for a patient focused radiotherapy service as agreed with the Radiotherapy Services Manager. * Provide a continuum of care requiring complex technical skills in localisation, planning and dosimetry, technique development, verification and management of treatment processes. * Understand complex treatment plans and carry out checks and QA in accordance with radiotherapy protocols * Quality assurance and control tasks as required ensuring high quality patient treatments and care. * Training and developing of radiotherapy staff to support the delivery of a high-quality radiotherapy service. * Liaising with other services within the organisation to promote high quality evidence based safe and effective treatment and care of patients. * Prioritise and manage own work. * Train, clinically supervise and check the work of radiographers, admin and clerical staff within the department as appropriate. * Provide clinical radiotherapy support for other services and personnel within the Clinic to include, for example, consultant medical staff, physicist, technologists and nurses.
Skills and Experience
Extensive post qualification clinical experience in all aspects of radiotherapy which includes leading a team.Practical experience of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment, technique and practice including modern practice e.g.IMRT, IGRT, respiratory gatingExperience in dealing with clinical problemsParticipation in research or development projects.Experience in patient support and information across the radiotherapy pathway Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily friendly benefitsA range of retail discountsExcellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
