We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers. Job overview The post holder will work as an independent Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer delivering a comprehensive radiotherapy service to patients with Urological cancer with a high degree of autonomy. This will include accepting new patient referrals, obtaining informed consent, identification, image interpretation and delineation of treatment volumes, prescribing radiation therapy, approving complex plans, and long-term patient follow-up all as part of the MDT pathway. Provide expert clinical practice, advice, and support to other professionals, the wider multidisciplinary team, patients, and their families/carers, across the radiotherapy pathway from referral to treatment delivery and follow up. Work alongside colleagues locally and nationally to provide professional and clinical leadership, acting as an expert resource developing standards in radiotherapy for this tumour site. Lead radiotherapy audit and research on both a local and network level to optimise radiotherapy for their tumour site and build upon the current evidence base. Lead the training and development of the wide multidisciplinary team, identifying educational needs and acting proactively with regard to radiotherapy for their tumour site to enhance patient experience. Main duties of the job • Built around the Four pillars of consultant practice to include Expert Practice, Professional Leadership, Practice & Service development and Research, and Education and Training. • Provide expert clinical practice, advice, and support to other professionals, the wider multidisciplinary team, patients, and their families/carers, across the radiotherapy pathway from referral to treatment delivery and follow up. • Work alongside colleagues locally and nationally to provide professional and clinical leadership, acting as an expert resource developing standards in radiotherapy for this tumour site. • Lead radiotherapy audit and research on both a local and network level to optimise radiotherapy for their tumour site and build upon the current evidence base. • Lead the training and development of the wide multidisciplinary team, identifying educational needs and acting proactively with regard to radiotherapy for their tumour site to enhance patient experience. Working for our organisation You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Weston Park Cancer Centre is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for cancer care and research, which is part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and provides oncology services across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire. It is a centre for outpatient and inpatient non-surgical cancer care and is one of the leading Radiotherapy Centres in the country. To support the delivery of innovative cancer services an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced, creative and forward thinking individual to join the uro-oncology multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will play a leading role in the development, delivery and evaluation of current and new services, Person specification Education and Qualifications Essential criteria • BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent • Relevant Master’s degree • Health Profession Council (HCPC) registration as a therapeutic radiographer • MSc level qualification (or equivalent) in radiographer-led planning • Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy in their tumour site specialism • Independent prescriber • Knowledge and application of the regulations related to obtaining informed consent Desirable criteria • Post graduate courses in management/leadership or other relevant clinical subject • Progress towards a doctorate level qualification Experience Essential criteria • Extensive post qualification experience across the radiotherapy pathway at advanced level • Experience working autonomously as a Consultant radiographer in their tumour site specialism • Practical experience in planning and delivering radiotherapy in their tumour site specialism • Leadership skills and experience • Experience of successful working in a multidisciplinary team • Experience of independent working with regard to service development and research • Evidence of previous research undertaken • Reflective and self-appraising • Experience of managing multiple priorities • Experience of challenging and questioning practice • Experience of patient review and assessment • Contribution to regional and national radiotherapy agenda in their tumour site specialism • Leadership of research projects • Evidence of publication and oral presentation at national meetings • Excellent communicator, able to provide information and support about cancer, and communicate highly distressing, sensitive information to patients and relatives/carers • Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all staff grades, crossing professional boundaries, with the ability to lead a team through times of change • Recognises differing research methodologies and its associated strengths and weaknesses • Understanding of research governance • Clinical experience in planning and dosimetry • Participation in audit/clinical governance • Ability to produce written reports and professional publications Desirable criteria • Experience of change management • Development of educational standards Skills and Knowledge • Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept. and nationally in conferences and workshops. • Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits • Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience • Problem–solve and make decisions using mathematical and evaluative skills • Plan, prioritise and organise own and service workload • Be committed to self-development and continued professional development • Knowledge of radiation protection • Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude • Work flexibly in a variety of situations • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system • Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team • Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation • Desire to pursue additional education, training and development • Demonstrate drive and resilience Other Requirements • To be accredited with the SCoR as a Consultant Radiographer