Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer who is passionate about teaching and education. The Practice Educator will be responsible for the coordination of provision and development of clinical placements for preregistration students and apprentices in the radiotherapy department. Sussex Cancer Centre radiotherapy department is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and operates satellite services in Preston Park Radiotherapy Centre and Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit. This post will require attendance at all sites.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, creative individual who is keen to develop and support innovative radiotherapy education. The post holder will be responsible for support and guidance to other staff regarding clinical teaching and supervision whilst acting as a liaison between the department and higher education institutions. The responsibilities of the post may also extend to staff training and education. As a clinical expert, you will also support patients through their cancer journey.
Our sites are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including Elekta Versa HD Linacs, Tomotherapy, and Philips Widebore CT scanners. We also offer advanced HDR brachytherapy services.
Brighton offers beach life, cultural diversity, and a dynamic arts scene and promises an excellent work-life balance.
We’re committed to your development with clear career pathways, training, and support to grow your expertise.
Main duties of the job
Having an advanced understanding and knowledge of the radiotherapy process, the post holder will be a clinical expert in Radiotherapy. They will have responsibilities within the role they are employed to ensure good communication, good understanding of safety, excellent patient care, development under evidence base practice and teaching skills for all aspects of their job.
They will support an increase in radiotherapy student and apprentice placement capacity at UHSussex by demonstrating complex organisational skills and creatively utilising and developing resources. The post holder will maintain a high level of clinical skills and as part of the education team, deputise for the Radiotherapy Practice Development Manager when required.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is a clinical specialist in the calculating and treatment of radiotherapy patients at the Sussex Cancer Centre and will be in charge of the coordination of provision and development of clinical placements for pre-registration students and apprentices in the radiotherapy department. The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy treatment procedures, radiation tolerances for human tissue, and physiological reactions due to exposure (side effects). The post holder will practise in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionising radiation. The post holder must be able to manage their workload, ensuring efficient and safe patient care. An advanced level of competence is required in the use of a wide range of highly complex technical and computerised systems
For further information and more detailed information on this role, please see attached more detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education and Leadership
Essential criteria
1. Post graduate module or equivalent experiential knowledge in clinical education
2. Experience of staff supervision, mentoring and effective people management
3. Previous experience of participating in clinical education of pre-registration students
4. Advanced all round knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
Desirable criteria
5. Accredited learning qualification
6. Experience of training or coaching in a health care setting
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
7. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
8. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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