Band 6 Therapy Radiographer

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated radiographers to join the Radiotherapy team at the South West Wales Cancer Centre based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea.

The Radiotherapy Department consists of a fleet of four matched Elekta Linear Accelerators, all with cone beam CT capability plus a CT Simulator with a sentinel surface guided system. This complements the C- Rad surface guided system on our Versa HD Linear Accelerators. This technology has enabled the introduction of deep inspiration breath hold surface guided radiotherapy for breast cancer patients.

We have an established review team working with all disciplines within the trust.

Main duties of the job

To work in a team and have senior responsibilities. To supervise and train radiotherapy staff and student radiographers. Provide a safe environment for staff and patients.

As a Radiographer you are legally responsible and accountable for your professional actions, ensuring that proper authorization in accordance with established criteria has been met and the treatment will be of benefit to the patient. You will ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times for staff, patients and visitors to the department. You will exhibit a high standard of personal integrity and professional demeanour, maintaining strict patient confidentiality at all times, thereby justifying public trust and confidence.

To ensure at all times the effective delivery and verification of radiotherapy treatment. To ensure yourself and other radiographers are fully compliant with IR(ME)R regulations governing the use of ionizing radiation.

To maintain the appropriate competencies relating to treatment techniques, equipment, patient care, communication skills, innovation and manual dexterity.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.

Job responsibilities

• The operational management of Linear Accelerators, CT/Sim and pre-treatment area.
• Implementation of all SBU policies and procedures.
• To promote and maintain high professional standards by providing training and supervision to less experienced staff and students.

To be responsible for CPD (continuous professional development) by attending relevant courses, seminars, group meetings etc. To present information within a multi-disciplinary group.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) T or DCR(T)
• HPC registration
• Studied at MSc level

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of radiotherapy Techniques.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and audit.
• The ability to speak Welsh.

Experience

• Working experience on a range of radiotherapy equipment.
• Experience of teaching junior staff and students.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Time management and organisational skills.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Adaptable to change.
• Self motivated.

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.