Band 5 Therapy Radiographer-Chelsea

THE ROYAL MARSDEN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer center in London seeks skilled Band 5 Radiographers. The role involves executing radiotherapy processes and participating in clinical research. Ideal candidates will excel in patient care and have a degree in Radiography. Join a compassionate team committed to high-quality care and gain experience with advanced treatment techniques. This opportunity is located at our Chelsea site in London and offers a dynamic working environment with career development prospects.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Free flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Experience in radiotherapy processes.
• Understanding of quality assurance standards.
• Ability to liaise with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out radiotherapy processes accurately.
• Participate in clinical research projects.
• Assess patient fitness for procedures.
• Operate radiotherapy equipment safely.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Equipment operation

Quality control

Education

Degree in Radiography

Job description

1.1. The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out Radiotherapy processes at a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base, which may be a treatment unit, a brachytherapy unit, a CT scanner, a VS area or a treatment preparation area as prescribed, carefully and accurately and will participate as appropriate with clinical research projects in the department.

The post-holder will liaise with medical, physics, nursing, clerical and support staff within the department and throughout the institution.

The key working relationships will be with the Senior I radiographers.

• Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self
• Participate as part of the team in the organisation of the radiotherapy work base.
• Be able to operate all equipment safely and efficiently as per manufacturers' instructions, including local guidelines.
• Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations.
• Analyse and approve planning images and verification images following designated training and adhere to guidelines.
• Be responsible for accurate record keeping and that information required for statistics is provided as required by self.
• Participate in day to day and weekly quality control of equipment at the work base in accordance with ISO 9001 documentation.
• Comply with department ISO 9001 quality assurance programme.
• Participate in ongoing clinical audit procedures as required.
• Responsible for assessing daily each patient's fitness for radiotherapy procedure.
• Guide and encourage patients through all stages of the radiotherapy process with support for both their physical and emotional reactions.
• Provide review and advice on management of radiotherapy side effects.
• Assist in the training of team members in the operation of all equipment safely and efficiently as per manufacturers' instructions, including local guidelines, under the guidance of the work base leader.

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff: At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research. The partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. The Chelsea Radiotherapy department has four Varian Truebeams, Cyberknife and a Brachytherapy Suite. The department has a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and utilise multi- modality imaging for planning.

This is a fantastic opportunity for band 5 radiographers who want to further consolidate their knowledge and gain extensive treatment experience. The ideal candidates will enjoy working as a part of a dynamic team delivering technically advanced treatments and excellent patient care. This post is available at the Chelsea site in London.

These roles will provide the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of radiotherapy development, in a pioneering and technically advanced department, working with compassionate and dedicated radiographers who are committed to delivering high quality patient care in everything they do. The successful candidates will be given the training and support to be confident delivering advanced radiotherapy techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, VIBH and IGRT.