About the role
We are looking for an experienced, hardworking team player to join us in the friendly Proton Beam Therapy team. This fixed‑term, 12‑month post requires 37.5 hours per week. It offers a solid induction package and opportunities for training and development with our specialist education team, Proton School, and Digital Clinical Placements. The role enjoys a high level of multidisciplinary working, collaborating closely with anaesthetics, nursing and physics teams.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional, technical, operational and clinical leadership and support to radiographic staff across the service.
* Advising on treatment delivery equipment, imaging and oncology management systems; act as an expert resource for clinical practice and support technical troubleshooting.
* Troubleshoot patient care or technical issues within the designated area.
* Supervise, instruct, and participate in treatment delivery and image‑guided radiotherapy, including complex calculations, CT scanning and virtual simulation.
* Lead the development and implementation of evidence‑based clinical practice, in line with local and national initiatives, and facilitate changes in service delivery.
* Establish and maintain effective communication links between the multidisciplinary team.
* Maintain and improve competence levels through personal development and by supporting the training of junior staff.
* Support the procurement, evaluation and introduction of new techniques, procedures and equipment.
* Coordinate with medical physics and technical services to ensure routine servicing of equipment and timely fault reporting.
* Assist in monitoring quality standards, participating in quality management and reviewing work instructions and operating procedures.
* Initiate and manage patient and service complaints, failures and feedback.
* Participate in extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on‑call duties as required.
Supervisory & Managerial Responsibilities
* Lead as a named on‑call supervisor and manage the on‑call service.
* Act as an advocate for the facility at national forums and vendor meetings.
* Support the recruitment and selection of staff through appointment panels and liaise with Human Resources.
* Take part in managing performance, providing evidence for investigations or disciplinary processes, and ensuring discipline and capability policies are applied.
* Work with other superintendents, principal radiographers and the radiotherapy manager to monitor work across the service and maintain professional standards.
Teaching & Training
* Induct and train staff in radiotherapy, ensuring competencies and essential training are achieved.
* Provide a portfolio of personal development reviews for junior staff.
* Manage pre‑registration student training in line with trust and university policy.
* Encourage staff participation in clinical audit and research projects.
Research
* Lead or support research, development and implementation of new techniques and practices, evaluating results and impacts.
Qualifications & Requirements
* HCPC registration is required.
* Extensive experience with radiotherapy equipment and treatment techniques.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* A commitment to personal and team development within the Proton Service.
Benefits
Fixed‑term contract, comprehensive induction, training opportunities and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
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