Therapeutic Radiographer, Band 6- Radiotherapy Dept Oncology

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Full time
Gloucestershire Oncology Centre has a progressive Radiotherapy department across two sites with state of the art machines delivering IMRT, Arcing and SABR techniques with adaptive therapy. We have a superficial unit and also deliver Brachytherapy.

This post is a 1 year, full time, Band 6 Advanced practitioner in Radiotherapy, based at the Hereford Satellite Centre.

The department is involved in numerous National research Trials and has research Radiographers. We also have Consultant Radiographers in both Breast and Prostate Cancer.

The department prides itself in a very high standard of patient care and also delivers a Late Effects Service to extend this care beyond initial treatment.

We are keen to develop our staff based on competency and encourage further education and we welcome well motivated, caring and conscientious individuals to our team. Applications welcome from staff qualified 18 months.

Additional working pattern details: Maternity Leave fixed term cover working in the Hereford Satellite centre.

The proposed interview date is 19th February.

Main duties of the job Work as an operator, entitled under IRMER, to deliver and supervise a range of complex Radiotherapy procedures requiring precise positioning of patients and machinery, meeting professional and departmental standards.

Undertake the daily operation and organisation of the treatment machine. Responsible to act up in the absence of the Band 7 Team Lead, Enhanced Practitioner.

Carry out volumetric imaging, making decisions regarding treatment placement. Carry out palliative KV imaging on-set planning. Become a practitioner for concomitant exposures. Provide evidence-based advice regarding treatment related side effects. Administer medication under PGD guidelines. Supervise and train junior staff and students. Carry out staff appraisals.

Update the department's Quality Management System. Ensure that equipment is safe and accurate to operate, reporting faults and incidents. Undertake Category 1 cover for Bank Holidays and work at the Cheltenham Site, if required.

About us The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre provides Radiotherapy services to patients from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire.

The Trust Values are Caring, Listening and Excelling which underpin our vision which is Best Care for Everyone.

The centre is over two sites with the primary site in the Oncology Centre of Cheltenham General Hospital and a Satellite site at the County Hospital, Hereford.

The objective of the Oncology Centre and Radiotherapy department is to provide curative and palliative care to patients in a compassionate and professional environment.

The Radiotherapy Vision is - Outstanding Radiotherapy delivered with excellent professionalism, expertise and compassionate care.

To this end, the post holder will have responsibility for delivering an efficient, high quality, safe service for patients, with outstanding patient care.

Job description Job responsibilities A detailed job description is included.

Visits to the Hereford site can be arranged.

Contact Lisa Addis

lisa.addis@nhs.net

0300 422 2919 to arrange a visit.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

BSC in Radiotherapy or equivalent HCPC registration

Desirable

Evidence of post registration education

Experience Essential

Experience of working in an advanced Radiotherapy centre Experience of skills with IGRT IT Competency

Desirable

Use of specific department computerised patient system - ARIA Use of hospital computerised patient system Experience of Periods of acting up into advanced position

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Essential

Work well under pressure Good problem solving skills Able to manoeuvre patients and equipment A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation

Desirable

Good administrative skills

Employer details Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Oncology Centre- Hereford County Hospital Hereford Radiotherapy Satellite Centre Hereford HR1 2ER

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