Radiotherapy Gynaecological Advanced Practitioner

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Radiotherapy Gynaecological Advanced Practitioner on a fixed-term basis. The role covers a maternity-leave period in a busy radiotherapy department at Southampton, with a focus on leadership, clinical governance and service development.

The team delivers a wide range of advanced radiotherapy techniques, with access to CPD and training.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography and HCPC registration are essential.
• Experience leading treatment delivery teams in radiotherapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the gynaecological radiotherapy service in a busy department.
• Contribute to CPD, training and clinical governance within the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver patient-centred care.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Change management

Education

Masters degree or equivalent

Degree in Therapeutic Radiography with HCPC registration

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Radiotherapy Gynaecological Advanced Practioner

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: January 2028

Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering Maternity Leave

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high-quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year.

The normal department working hours include 7.5-hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Friday). We also provide on-call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.

Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.

Please refer to the attached job description and person spec.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will need to be an experienced therapeutic radiographer with excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills, ready to manage a busy Gynaecological service in a friendly, modern radiotherapy department.

We are the first centre in the UK to have Exactrac Dynamic in clinical use on 3 of our 7 Linacs providing sub-millimetre correction through stereoscopic imaging with 6 degrees of freedom correction. Our other linacs and our 3 CTs (2 with 4DCT acquisition) have Align RT, allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking. We are also a regional sarcoma centre, a tertiary referral centre for Neuro-oncology (delivering SRS/T).

We also have 3 CT scanners across our main and satellite site at Basingstoke hospital where we are able to plan TBI treatments and SABR, providing safe, state-of-the-art patient centred care for our patients.

We have a well-established brachytherapy service providing treatment for both gynaecological and prostate patients.

If you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit to our department, we would love to hear from you. Simply email [e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Masters degree or module / equivalence
• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography / Diploma of College of Radiographers with specialist experience and courses
• HCPC Registration
• Change management and implementation skills

Desirable criteria

• Project management/educational experience/ MSc
• Understanding of wider cancer agenda and NHS commissioning structure
• Working toward SoR Accreditation

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Ability to lead and manage treatment delivery teams
• Evidence of working at a senior level within a Radiotherapy Department
• Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy
• Practice and latest technological advances

Desirable criteria

• Project work
• Evidence of the management of the patient experience in radiotherapy

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of teaching / training skills
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary practice

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together