Consultant Radiographer Acute Oncology Interest Urology Radiotherapy

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Shrewsbury seeks a Consultant Therapy Radiographer specializing in Urology and Palliative Radiotherapy. This role mandates high autonomy in delivering quality patient care, as well as involvement in mentorship, research, and service development. The position promises an exciting opportunity to enhance therapeutic services in a supportive environment, contributing significantly to the management of prostate cancer.

Qualifications

• Accountable for high-quality patient care in radiotherapy.
• Ability to prescribe and manage complex treatment plans.
• Experience in clinical supervision and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care for patients undergoing radiotherapy.
• Conduct audits and research in prostate cancer treatments.
• Train healthcare professionals on radiotherapy management.

Skills

Expert practice

Professional leadership

Consultancy

Education and training

Research and development

Education

HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer

Completion of pre-defined MSc modules

Tools

Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators

Eclipse software

Gulmay Unit

Job description

Job overview

The post holder will be an independent Consultant Therapy Radiographer for Urology and Palliative Radiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Therapeutic Radiographer. They will be accountable for delivering a high-quality service with a high degree of autonomy to patients in their care. The role encompasses the four core functions of the Consultant Therapy Radiographer: expert practice, professional leadership and consultancy, education and training, and practice and service development. Responsibilities include receiving new patient referrals, obtaining informed consent, identifying and defining treatment planning volumes, prescribing radiotherapy, approving complex treatment plans, participating in the MDT pathway, and collecting treatment outcomes throughout the patient pathway, including long-term follow-up. The post holder will also provide mentorship, clinical supervision, and be involved in research and development, acting as Principal Investigator, which is a major responsibility scheduled into the job plan.

Entry point will be 70% of the top of band 8B under Annex 21 or your current salary if higher, which will be pay protected. Progression to band 8B will occur after training and upon successful completion of pre-defined MSc modules and competencies in the relevant field.

Please note this position is subject to A4C matching.

Main duties of the job

• Practice at an expert level providing care for patients undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer and palliative indications.
• Prescribe within protocols and plan the delivery of radiotherapy treatment, including plan review, prescribing, and treatment plan approval.
• Act as an expert resource for patients receiving radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer and develop a team approach with Clinical Oncologists and other MDT members.
• Train healthcare professionals regarding radiotherapy treatment of prostate cancer and management of its consequences.
• Provide a specialist service, including assessing, follow-up, prescribing radiotherapy, and independent prescribing of medication as required.
• Offer expert professional, clinical, and managerial advice to facilitate prostate cancer management for professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients, and carers.
• Carry out audit and research in prostate cancer and related areas.
• Contribute to the development of prostate cancer and palliative services within the Trust, as well as operational and strategic developments.
• Promote the role through publishing innovations and research in journals, and presenting findings at conferences.

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where excellence drives our work.

We aim to provide high-quality, safe care in a supportive environment.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is a commitment we uphold daily. Guided by our core Values—Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted—we strive to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement, join us and help make a difference!

The department features 3 Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators, a Gulmay Unit, a Canon LB Exceed wide bore CT scanner, and radiographer-led virtual palliative simulation using Eclipse.

This is an exciting opportunity to expand the role of the Therapeutic Radiographer, as you will be part of the team establishing this new radiographer-led service for Urology patients.

Recent developments include extending the Lung SABR service to include bone and nodes, introducing SGRT with tattoo-less radiotherapy, and building a 4th bunker to house a replacement Truebeam with SGRT and a 6DOF couch.

Shropshire offers a high quality of life with its beautiful, mostly rural landscape, making it an attractive location for work and living.