Radiotherapy Advanced Practitioner

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UHNM NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent invites a committed IGRT & IT Specialist Therapy Radiographer to join our expert team. We operate a Varian Aria/Eclipse Planning System and actively participate in radiotherapy trials.

The role delivers IMRT/VMAT and imaging-guided planning, contributing to IT developments within a paperless department. Weekend on-call is required; a proactive approach to training and service development is essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Masters level study/qualifications evidenced.
• Extensive radiotherapy imaging experience and IT development using Aria.

Responsibilities

• Lead and practice at the forefront of radiotherapy professional standards.

Skills

Radiotherapy imaging

IT systems (Aria)

Leadership experience

Education

Masters level study

Tools

Aria

Eclipse Planning

Job description

Main area Therapy Radiographer Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some on-call requirements) Job ref 205-8201771

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke Town Stoke-on- Trent Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/09/2026 23:59

Radiotherapy Advanced Practitioner

Band 7

Job overview

We are looking for committed IGRT & IT Specialist Therapy Radiographer with experience to join our friendly, enthusiastic team. We have a fully networked Varian Aria/Eclipse Planning System. We are active participants in Radiotherapy Trials.

We are a Varian Department with two True Beams and Two Halcyon Linacs with CT, Gulmay and Brachytherapy Units, all run through Aria, so a working knowledge of Aria is desirable. The Department is paperless, and we provide an on-call service at weekends.

The department delivers IMRT/VMAT, Rapid Arc, IGRT, IGBT, 4DCT, and Deep Inspiration Breath Hold techniques. We have a radiographer led Brachytherapy service, and have a Hydrogel service for prostate patients. We have access to PET/CT and MRI for treatment planning. Mould room and Planning services are radiographer led. We deliver Lung, Oligometastatic disease, Spine, Lymph nodes and Adrenal SABR. We are developing a Liver SABR service to commence within the next six to nine months. The department is committed to the training and development of its staff.

The successful candidate will show commitment to a career in Radiotherapy and be able to demonstrate a relevant pro-active grasp of recent technological and IT advances.

Where applications are received via E-Recruitment all correspondence will be by email, it is therefore essential that you check your emailsregularly. If you do not provide an email address or do not have access to the internet, correspondence will be by post.

Main duties of the job

The candidate has expertise to be able to function at the forefront of professional practice. Detailed application of knowledge and understanding of how research informs practice. Be able to work closely with the whole clinical team to ensure excellent treatment for all patients. With the Clinical Oncology Consultants will develop skills and expertise to allow expansion of the AP role to improve patient care. To be included in all treatment modalities relevant to your scope of practice. To ensure IT developments in the department are consistent with best practice and integrated. Meet all the requirements of GDPR and Trust policies. Ensure IT structures support all new technique developments. To be able problem solve complex issues. They must demonstrate sound judgement, personal responsibility and innovation. To work with the Clinical Trials Team in the delivery of radiotherapy trials. Ensure that radiotherapy has relevant imaging protocols in place. That imaging is a part of all new developments. That regular training and audit of current practice is undertaken and results are disseminated. Participate in any RCA of imaging errors and work to disseminate learning. They should work to agreed timelines in a collaborative manner within the multidisciplinary team. All therapy radiographers are required to assess and treat patients following occupational policies. Each radiographer works with autonomously and works as part of a team to deliver treatment to patients each day.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications that outline the role and the knowledge and skills required from the candidate, above.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Have relevant HCPC registration.
• Evidence of Masters Level study/qualifications

Knowledge

• Extensive experience of Radiotherapy Imaging for problem solving
• Experience of IT developments using Aria
• Management or Leadership experience

Skills

• Evidence of leading and implementation of service developments
• Evidence of staff training and competency setting for compliance and audit

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
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