Senior Radiotherapy Radiographer B6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Radiotherapy Radiographer to join our team. The Trust is delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic, forward-thinking radiographers with a keen interest in delivering radiotherapy services and a passion for team working and service development. We have a fantastic team approach, and love to develop all of our staff and will give the opportunity to rotate through all areas of our department including Treatment, Pre Treatment, Brachytherapy and Review. We want you to achieve and grow your potential as a Radiographer. The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is focused on providing excellent patient pathways and patient-centred care. We strive to continuously evolve to reflect the technical advances within Radiotherapy.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to undertake radiotherapy interventions to the highest professional and technical standards, working with Medical, Radiography, Physics and Administrative colleagues.

Job responsibilities

As a senior radiographer you will be under the supervision of the relevant Operational Manager. You will undertake all elements of the Pre-treatment Pathway including scanning and virtual simulation and be expected to undertake duties in the Mould Room to a high standard of complexity. You will undertake all aspects of delivering External Beam Radiotherapy using complex techniques and equipment and participate in the delivery of Brachytherapy. In addition, you will be expected to perform the relevant data preparation for treating patients, attend planning meetings when appropriate and have exposure to all aspects of clinically relevant administration.

The post holder will be required to work in all areas of the department and have a flexible approach to rota changes.

As a key element of the role, the post holder will provide information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.

The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and has a satellite service based at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. This post is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital but will include working at both sites.

We have three planning CT scanners, an exceptional Brachytherapy service which provides HDR, LDR and Papillon kV contact treatment; as well as an Xstrahl superficial machine.

Your wellbeing is important to us, and as such, we offer clinical staff a 9-day fortnight working pattern giving you the opportunity to have a fixed day off every two weeks. You will, no matter what your grade banding, be empowered to learn, grow and progress your career. We offer a variety of CPD opportunities and have strong links with Macmillan giving us access to valuable learning to ensure that our staff the best that they can be.

Fixed term 12 months Full-time

Person Specification Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• HCPC Registration
• BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T)
• Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education

Experience

• Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in Therapy Radiography
• Experience of working in a radiotherapy department on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment.
• Use of computerised department record and verify systems
• Involvement in managing resources
• Experience of collaborating with other staff-groups
• Experience commensurate with a Band 6 post in complex treatment techniques and processes
• Understanding of radiotherapy pre-treatment activities including Virtual Simulation

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.

Royal Surrey Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford and East Surrey Hospital, Redhill

£40,617 to £48,778 a year Per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF19828

Job locations

Royal Surrey Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford and East Surrey Hospital, Redhill

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.