Therapeutic Radiographer - OXFORD CANCER CENTRE

Therapeutic Radiographer - Oxford Cancer Centre Band 5

Main area Radiotherapy • Grade Band 5 • Contract Permanent • Hours 37.5 per week

Site Churchill Hospital, Oxford • Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata • Closing date 04/02/:59

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, 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.

We use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who share our values and can deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. For information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit:

Job overview

Exciting Opportunity with us in Oxford!

If you're a qualified or almost qualified Therapeutic Radiographer, join the Oxford Radiotherapy Department and be part of a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to delivering compassionate excellence.

As a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer, you'll deliver safe, high-quality radiotherapy treatment using advanced techniques such as SABR, VMAT, DIBH, TBI and SRS. You'll work with an experienced team in a friendly environment where your development and wellbeing matter.

Our department is equipped with cutting-edge technology including Varian Halcyons, Varian TrueBeams with 6DoF, RGSC and SRS capability; Siemens CT GoSims and HDR, all networked by ARIA. We are a multi-site centre with satellites in Swindon & Milton Keynes - 3 sites, 1 team.

We're committed to your growth with a solid induction and preceptorship programme. After 12 months post-qualification, you'll have the opportunity to join our Link Programme to Band 6. Successful completion = automatic promotion Band 6.

With access to CPD funding for courses and conferences, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

Join us and make a real difference in cancer care while enjoying life in one of the UK's most iconic cities.

Main duties of the job

• Work as a member of the radiography team 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
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team
• Assist with the day-to-day organisation of a treatment unit to ensure an efficient service and achievement of workload targets
• Supervise, support & teach junior staff and students

Working for our organisation

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. Find out more at .

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 and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, with a focus on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Detailed job description and main 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. Please contact Elizabeth Lewis or Sharon Duxbury for more information on the role or to arrange a visit.

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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 paid employment either full or part time
• 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 to operate sophisticated equipment in a rapidly changing technology landscape
• 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

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and patients. Vaccination is not a condition of employment, but staff are encouraged to get vaccinated. Guidance is available on local council websites.

Next Steps: Please ensure your supporting statement reflects the job description and person specification. Shortlisting times vary; most correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system. Check emails regularly, including junk folders.

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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 Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.