Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed description of the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior therapeutic radiographer to join the team at Basingstoke Radiotherapy Department, a Satellite centre for the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Across both sites we have a large and very friendly team of radiographers (over 60 clinical radiographers and assistants) delivering high-quality radiotherapy treatment to over 2800 cancer patients each year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer to join our team to deliver high-quality care. The role involves the day-to-day care of radiotherapy patients, working in pre-treatment and treatment units, providing safe, state-of-the-art patient-centred care for our patients.
At Basingstoke we have 1 Elekta Linear Accelerator (with Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking) and 1 planning CT scanner, where the team are involved at every step of the radiotherapy pathway from planning to treatment for breast, prostate and palliative patients.
What You Will Do
* Lead the delivery of radiotherapy treatment
* Calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately
* Lead in the planning of radiotherapy treatment
* Be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during their radiotherapy
Qualifications / Training Required
* Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management
* Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of radiotherapy techniques & equipment
* Knowledge / Experience of modern radiotherapy technique
* Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member
* Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual
* Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Desirable Criteria
* Higher degree / diploma in management
* Project management / educational experience
* Understanding of wider radiotherapy agenda (e.g. specialised commissioning and service specifications)
* Experience and practice with the latest technological advances
Working Hours and Contact
The normal department working hours include 7.5‑hour shifts between 0700 and 2000 (Monday‑Friday). We also provide on‑call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.
Please refer to our welcome pack for more information. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit to our department, we would love to hear from you. Email: RadiotherapyOps@uhs.nhs.uk
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