Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer - OXFORD CANCER CENTRE

Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer - Oxford Cancer Centre Band 7

Main area: Radiotherapy. Contract: Permanent (mat leave cover) with reduced hours from others to make substantive hours. Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Job ref 321-SW B7-EXT

Site: Oxford Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford. Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum + 5% RRP (reviewed annually). Closing: 11/02/:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing general and specialist clinical services and a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the Horton General Hospital.

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, focusing on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

We use Value Based Interviewing to identify candidates who share our values and can deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. For information about our values and Value Based Interviewing, please visit ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values.

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographers to join our team at the Oxford Cancer Centre. Patients are at the heart of what we do, and we seek Radiographers who deliver care with compassion and respect.

Our department is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including Varian Halcyons, Varian TrueBeams with 6DoF, RGSC, and SRS capability, Siemens CT GoSims, HDR, networked by ARIA. We operate across multiple sites (Swindon & Milton Keynes satellites) as three sites, one team.

We support professional growth with induction, Practice Educator help, and opportunities to participate in projects, audits and research. CPD funding is available for courses and conferences.

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

Main duties of the job

To lead and coordinate day-to-day clinical operations of the linac in line with department and Trust policies.

Manage a caseload of patients with accurate and consistent planning and treatment. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team.

Support and train team members to develop professional and personal skills and standards.

Assist the Pre-Treatment and Treatment Lead Radiographers and Radiotherapy Satellite Operational Manager in implementing changes within the radiotherapy service.

Provide expert advice on treatment procedures and management of treatment-related side effects to patients and carers.

Liaise with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient care coverage.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a wide range of clinical services and a base for education, training and research. Find out more at ouh.nhs.uk. The Trust comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital.

Our values underpin the quality of care and professional relationships with patients and colleagues.

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. For informal discussions, contact Louise Drummond, Radiotherapy Operational Manager ().

Person specification Education/Qualifications

• Educated to Master (radiotherapy) level or equivalent knowledge related to the role

Experience

• Participation in radiotherapy development work
• Previous NHS experience in Radiotherapy
• Relevant Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer experience
• Participation in implementation of change in practice or new equipment
• Experience using Varian/ARIA equipment
• Experience using Eclipse & Somavision planning systems
• Participation in research

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Understanding of CPD requirements of the profession
• Self-motivated, able to work as part of a team or autonomously
• Effective personnel management, including supervision of junior radiographers and other staff
• Strong technical skills, manual dexterity
• Leadership, organisational and decision-making skills
• Analytical and numerical skills; problem solving
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team; knowledge of advanced and complex treatment techniques
• Experience with new equipment or technology implementation
• Core knowledge of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry
• Excellent anatomical knowledge; knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
• Good image interpretation skills; awareness of current radiotherapy trends
• Attendance at relevant lectures/workshops/study days

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