Job overview
This exciting post, will provide an opportunity for a Therapeutic Radiographer to be at the forefront of MRI-guided radiotherapy technology in the UK.
We have an Elekta Unity magnetic resonance imaging linear accelerator (MR-Linac), funded by the Medical Research Council, installed at The Royal Marsden in Sutton as part of an international Elekta Unity consortium. As consortium members, The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research were among the world’s first to offer this pioneering form of radiotherapy to patients.
The post holder will be a therapeutic radiographer within the expert multi-disciplinary team for the clinical delivery of MRI-guided Radiotherapy. This will require the post holder to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of MRI so that they are able to support MR-Linac service delivery and development. The post holder will be expected to develop a portfolio of clinical MRI experience including MR safety. The post holder will contribute to the research carried out by the MR-Linac multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
1. To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the radiotherapy and imaging processes required for the development of the MR Linac (MRL) programme and support of routine service delivery. The areas of practice will be the MRL, treatment delivery and pre-treatment.
2. There will be a requirement to attain competence in MRI. The post will require the post holder to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of MRI, and an understanding of MRI protocols and MR safety procedures that will ensure compliance of the radiotherapy department with national MRI safety regulations.
3. The key working relationships will be with the MR Linac Operational Superintendent, Research Superintendents (Radiotherapy), MRL Radiographers, MRL Physicists, Clinical Oncologists, Consultant Radiologists, MRI Superintendents (Radiology).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
4. To act as a clinical practitioner role model for all therapeutic radiographers.
5. As clinical lead at the work base to be responsible for evidence based decision making within prescribed limits.
6. Be competent to analyse and approve images following designated training and adhering to protocols.
7. Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and by all members of the immediate team.
8. Set high standards of technical expertise, act as role model to junior staff members.
9. To be responsible for maintaining professional standards of self and other team members.
10. Responsible for the training of team members in the operation of all equipment safely and efficiently as per manufacturers’ instructions, including local guidelines, under the guidance of superintendent radiographers.
11. Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations and adhere to the MR Linac local rules. With appropriate experience may be defined also as a practitioner for concomitant exposures and attain Level 4 MRL authorisation.
12. Make evidence based decisions within the prescribed scope of practice, including the analysis and approval of planning and treatment verification images, following designated training and adhering to work instructions and protocols.
13. Be responsible for accurate record keeping and that information required for statistics are provided as required by self and team members.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
14. HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent
15. Post graduate qualification/training in MRI (may be completed after appointment)
Desirable criteria
16. Postgraduate attainment in therapeutic radiography related subject/leadership/management
17. Postgraduate qualification/training in assessing/supervising/teaching
Experience
Essential criteria
18. Significant experience of sophisticated RT environment as a Senior II/Senior I treating advanced techniques, particularly IGRT
19. Participated in a quality management programme
20. Previous experience of participating in clinical education of preregistration students
Desirable criteria
21. Experience using/integrating MR in the radiotherapy pathway
22. Radiotherapy planning/Dosimetry experience
23. Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation.
24. Have experience in paper light/paper free radiotherapy processes
25. Participation in multidisciplinary education
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential criteria
26. Demonstrate understanding of the advanced principles for sophisticated radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery.
27. Computer literate with associated keyboard skills
28. Have demonstrable problem solving and decision-making ability
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.