Radiographer

NHS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sutton is seeking a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer to join their renowned cancer center. You will be responsible for performing complex radiotherapy tasks, liaising with various medical staff, and maintaining high standards of patient care. Candidates should hold a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy, have HCPC registration, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working requests

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer is required.
• Experience with sophisticated RT equipment and understanding of advanced techniques.
• Participated in research/audit/service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out radiotherapy processes accurately and participate in clinical research.
• Liaise with medical and support staff effectively.
• Responsible for preparing, planning, and delivering treatment.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent

Tools

Elekta linear accelerators

Siemens Confidence CT scanner

Job description

Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer- Sutton site.Would you like the opportunity to work in the largest cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high quality patient care, research and education?

In addition to 4 Elekta linear accelerators, the Sutton dept has an Elekta MR linear accelerator, Cyberknife unit, Gulmay superficial unit and two Radixact units, we are currently installing an Elekta Evo. The department has a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and utilises multi- modality imaging for planning. The Royal Marsden Hospital is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. We have an international reputation for high quality patient care, research and education, and want you to be part of our team

Main duties of the job

• 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 activity 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 radiographers.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

• 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 patients 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.
• Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations.
• Make evidence based decisions within prescribed limits. Analysis and approval of planning images and treatment verification images, following designated training and adhering to the guidelines.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme

Experience

• Experience (including as a student) of sophisticated RT equipment treating advanced techniques in a complex department, including understanding of IGRV, IMRT and imaging technologies
• Have experience (including as a student) in paper light/paper free radiotherapy processes
• Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation.

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

• Be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English; as will be required to manage sensitive information in situations that will require diplomacy and empathy.
• Display strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise tasks
• Computer literate with associated keyboard skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development

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.