We are a networked, paperless, Varian department. We have a managed service contract securing a fleet of five Varian linear accelerators, two CT simulators, a Bravos brachytherapy unit and Xstrahl superficial unit. Our dosimetry planning is radiographer-led, predominately using VMAT and IMRT. We also have an established SABR service and an expanding on-treatment review team including a therapeutic radiographer-led late effects review service. We have SGRT (Align RT) on all our Linacs and on CT (SimRT).
We are a clinical placement site for student radiographers from the University of Suffolk and University of Hertfordshire (UH), and apprentices from Sheffield Hallam University and UH. This gives you the opportunity to help us shape the next generation of therapeutic radiographers.
The department actively promotes the Trusts PRIDE values - People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence.
Main duties of the job
We welcome applications from therapeutic radiographers with good communication and excellent teamworking skills, who are keen to play a role in keeping our service at the forefront of modern radiotherapy. We understand the importance of radiographer advancement and will support you with your personal development.
You will work a four-day week with a day off during the week, working early and late shifts between 07:00 - 20:00hrs. You will be expected to work on-call duties at the weekends and occasional Saturdays and bank holidays to ensure gaps in treatment are minimised. We support flexible working and welcome applications from applicants wishing to work part time.
Job responsibilities
* To deliver, with a high level of skill and accuracy, radiotherapy treatments using external beam radiation and/or sealed sources.
* To assist the senior radiographers in the planning and marking up of patients treatments alongside clinicians and other team members.
* To be actively involved in the pre/post planning processes, including treatment course scheduling, calculations for treatment dose and programming of the treatment plan using computer systems.
* To ensure patients holistic needs are cared for, by involving other health care professionals where necessary.
* To provide patients and carers with verbal and written advice specific to their needs.
* To ensure that accurate statistics and records are maintained, in line with the policies of the department.
* To assist in the organisation of the day to day running of the unit.
* To deputise, when necessary, for the Senior Radiographer.
* To liaise with all other departments concerned with the patients management.
* To participate in further education in line with CPD and to provide support to the students on clinical placement in the department.
Qualifications
* Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Degree in Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology or equivalent degree
* State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Skills
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Clinical Operational Manager (Treatment)
£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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