Therapeutic Radiographer – SWINDON SATELLITE CENTRE
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Exciting opportunities to work in our Swindon Radiotherapy Satellite Centre! We are looking to recruit experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join our friendly and welcoming professional team at the
OUH Radiotherapy Centre @Swindon , a satellite of the Oxford Cancer Centre. This purpose-built satellite unit in Swindon opened in October 2022 housing 2 Varian TrueBeam linacs with 6DoF couches and RGSC and a GoSim Radiotherapy CT scanner with in-room mould room facilities, all networked by ARIA to the Centre in Oxford. This satellite is an extension and expansion of the radiotherapy service at the Oxford Cancer Centre. Main duties of the job
Work as a member of the team of Radiographers covering all sections of the department including mould room, CT scanning, virtual simulation and contouring, delivery of a wide range of both simple and complex treatment and IGRT techniques. Liaising with the multidisciplinary team. Assist with the day-to-day organisation of a treatment unit to ensure an efficient service is delivered and workload targets are achieved. Supervise, support & teach junior members of staff and students. About us
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. 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. Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Visits to the department can be arranged. If you would like more information on this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Joanne Watts, joanne.watts@ouh.nhs.uk Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer Awareness of HCPC standard of conduct Experience
Recent experience of working clinically within radiotherapy Experience in NHS Experience of using Varian equipment including linacs, virtual simulation and Eclipse treatment planning system. Knowledge
Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques together with the principles underlying them. A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems. Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments. Core knowledge of a range of imaging equipment and principles underlying their use. Detailed understanding of the disease process of malignant tumours. Understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practice. Good anatomical knowledge. Knowledge of the department and Trust values and behaviours. Awareness of governance and its importance in maintaining safe practice. Knowledge of research and trials. Knowledge of risk management. Skills & Abilities
Good technical and manual dexterity skills required to operate sophisticated equipment in a field of rapidly changing technology. Ability to work to fine tolerances and understand the importance of accuracy. Good communication and teamwork skills. Good patient care with the ability to deliver and receive sensitive information. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Swindon Radiotherapy Operational Manager £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Exciting opportunities to work in our Swindon Radiotherapy Satellite Centre! We are looking to recruit experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join our friendly and welcoming professional team at the
OUH Radiotherapy Centre @Swindon , a satellite of the Oxford Cancer Centre. This purpose-built satellite unit in Swindon opened in October 2022 housing 2 Varian TrueBeam linacs with 6DoF couches and RGSC and a GoSim Radiotherapy CT scanner with in-room mould room facilities, all networked by ARIA to the Centre in Oxford. This satellite is an extension and expansion of the radiotherapy service at the Oxford Cancer Centre. Main duties of the job
Work as a member of the team of Radiographers covering all sections of the department including mould room, CT scanning, virtual simulation and contouring, delivery of a wide range of both simple and complex treatment and IGRT techniques. Liaising with the multidisciplinary team. Assist with the day-to-day organisation of a treatment unit to ensure an efficient service is delivered and workload targets are achieved. Supervise, support & teach junior members of staff and students. About us
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. 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. Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Visits to the department can be arranged. If you would like more information on this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Joanne Watts, joanne.watts@ouh.nhs.uk Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer Awareness of HCPC standard of conduct Experience
Recent experience of working clinically within radiotherapy Experience in NHS Experience of using Varian equipment including linacs, virtual simulation and Eclipse treatment planning system. Knowledge
Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques together with the principles underlying them. A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems. Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments. Core knowledge of a range of imaging equipment and principles underlying their use. Detailed understanding of the disease process of malignant tumours. Understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practice. Good anatomical knowledge. Knowledge of the department and Trust values and behaviours. Awareness of governance and its importance in maintaining safe practice. Knowledge of research and trials. Knowledge of risk management. Skills & Abilities
Good technical and manual dexterity skills required to operate sophisticated equipment in a field of rapidly changing technology. Ability to work to fine tolerances and understand the importance of accuracy. Good communication and teamwork skills. Good patient care with the ability to deliver and receive sensitive information. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Swindon Radiotherapy Operational Manager £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
#J-18808-Ljbffr
