Job overview
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate, & highly motivated Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographers to join our friendly team at the OXFORD CANCER CENTRE.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for Radiographers who are dedicated to delivering care with both compassion and respect. Our department is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including Varian Halcyons, Varian TrueBeams incl. DoF, RGSC and SRS capability, Siemens CT GoSims, and HDR all networked by ARIA. We are a multi-site centre with satellites in Swindon & Milton Keynes – sites, team!
We’re committed to your growth with a solid induction and our Practice Educator team will assist with your professional development opportunities. We strongly encourage all Radiographers to get involved in project, audit and research work. With access to CPD funding for courses and conferences, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
Join us and make a real difference in cancer care while enjoying life in one of the UK's most iconic cities!
Main duties of the job
To be primarily responsible for leading and co-ordinating the day-to-day clinical operations of the linac in accordance with the policies of the department and trust.
Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring patients have accurate and consistent planning and treatment
Liaising with the multidisciplinary team.
Support and train members of the team to maintain and develop professional and personal skills and standards
Assist the Pre-Treatment and Treatment Lead Radiographers and Radiotherapy Satellite Operational Manager in the implementation of change within the radiotherapy service.
Provide expert advice on treatment procedures and treatment related side effects and their management to patients and their carers.
To liaise with other disciplines to ensure total coverage in all aspects of patient care.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the .