Radiographer | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

THE ROYAL MARSDEN; Belmont; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated professional to manage radiotherapy processes and support patients throughout their treatment. The ideal candidate will ensure safety, participate in quality control, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient care and requires relevant qualifications. The Trust offers a dynamic environment and values excellence.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical radiotherapy environment.
• Ability to analyze and approve planning images.
• Understanding of regulatory responsibilities under IR(ME)R.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Radiotherapy processes safely and accurately.
• Liaise with medical professionals and support staff.
• Participate in quality control and clinical audit procedures.
• Guide patients through the radiotherapy process.

Skills

Radiotherapy processes

Quality control

Patient interaction

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or certification in Radiotherapy

Job description

Post Responsibilities

• 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. 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.
• 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.
  Disability Confident

Disability Confident

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About 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.