Operational Manager - Treatment

Job summary

The post holder will be expected to play a key role and to work autonomously in the operational and clinical leadership of treatment delivery and all relevant processes within the Radiotherapy Department, including acting as the IR(ME)R entitled operator.

They must ensure the provision of a high quality and patient focused treatment service and provide support and training to their colleagues, peers and students alike.

To have expert working knowledge and skills in all relevant radiotherapy techniques and on-line imaging and advise the Clinical Oncologists / Scientists about what is best practice.

To ensure they and other radiographers/professionals are fully compliant with IR(ME)R regulations governing the use of ionising radiation for imaging and treatment.

To maintain the appropriate competencies for treatment delivery for all relevant patients.

To have excellent communication skills, technical ability, innovation and mutual dexterity.

Main duties of the job

Duties/responsibilities.

To be responsible for managing the treatment pathway for all relevant patients and ensuring adequate training, guidance and leadership for all relevant staff, to include fellow radiographers, students, dosimetrists, clinical scientist and clinical oncologists.

Ensure records are retained for all staff training.

Manage a cohort of approximately (and above) 100 patients ensuring they have accurate, appropriate and consistent imaging and treatment.

Assist in the provision of all aspects of the radiotherapy service to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

Liaise with colleagues with a multidisciplinary approach to monitor and improve the service provided.

Support and train members of staff to maintain and develop professional and personal skills and standards, with patient care and IR(ME)R at the forefront.

Ensure that all IR(ME)R, IRR17, Health and Safety, Manual Handling and Quality Assurance regulations are adhered to.

Make professional judgements by applying a critical and analytical approach to all treatment situations. This is particularly important where deviations from protocol occur, and the justification of radiation exposure must be clearly addressed and documented.

To be responsible for their practice and to adhere to the professional code of conduct at all times.

Play an active role in IR(ME)R inspections

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.