Linked Grade Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Radiographer to join their innovative team in Dundee. This role involves working through pre-treatment and treatment sections, requiring HCPC registration. The department offers extensive support for graduate radiographers to develop into autonomous practitioners.

Qualifications

• Registration with the HCPC required.
• Graduate radiographers receive support to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotational work through pre-treatment and treatment sections.
• Deliver around 1400 new courses annually for various cancers.

Skills

Autonomous Practitioner

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly and innovative team. Applications are invited from qualified Therapeutic Radiographers and student radiographers due to qualify imminently. The post involves rotational work through the pre-treatment and treatment sections of the department. Registration with the HCPC is required.

Graduate radiographers will receive support to develop skills and competencies necessary to operate as autonomous practitioners with limited supervision. In accordance with Agenda for Change Annex 20, skills to perform autonomously at Band 6 level should be developed within 12 to 24 months after starting at Band 5.

About our radiotherapy services

We serve the population of Tayside and North East Fife, delivering around 1400 new courses annually for various cancers, including specialist treatments like brachytherapy and SABR. Our department features three Varian linear accelerators, a Canon Aquillion Wide Bore CT scanner, mould room facilities, HDR brachytherapy, and Raystation treatment planning system. We are a paper-light department, expanding our use of SABR and IGRT, with upcoming equipment replacements and system upgrades.

About Dundee

Dundee is Scotland’s fourth-largest city with a population of approximately 148,270. It is undergoing significant redevelopment and boasts a vibrant arts scene, including the Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre and the Victoria & Albert Design Museum. The city offers excellent transport links and access to the scenic northeast coastline and Highland Scotland.

Contact and application details

For informal enquiries, contact Damian Parr, Head of Therapeutic Radiography Services, via email: [e-mail].

Hours of work: 37 hours per week.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including spam/junk folders.

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