Radiotherapy Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Preceptorship programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a new graduate radiographer to deliver accurate radiotherapy treatments and explain complex information to patients and carers. You will rotate through all sections of the department under a section leader and supervise students.

The role requires a BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent and eligibility to register with the HCPC, plus experience in caring environments and with modern radiotherapy techniques. NHS experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent.
• Eligible to register with the HCPC.
• Experience in a caring environment.
• Experience with modern radiotherapy techniques.
• Experience dealing with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate radiotherapy by interpreting treatment plans.
• Explain complex treatment information to patients and carers.
• Communicate between radiotherapy and other healthcare teams.
• Liaise with outpatient and inpatient chemotherapy departments.
• Supervise students and rotate through department sections.

Skills

Written English

Public interaction

Modern radiotherapy techniques

Education

BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent

Tools

Varian equipment

Aria

Job description

This post sits in the Therapeutic Radiography team of the radiotherapy department at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and is aimed at a new graduate radiographer. The work centres on delivering accurate treatment, explaining complex treatment information to patients and carers, and monitoring patients' welfare. The post moves through every section of the department under a section leader and includes supervising students and liaising with chemotherapy clinics. A radiotherapy BSc or equivalent, and eligibility to register with the HCPC, are needed.

What the job involves

• Deliver accurate radiotherapy treatment by interpreting treatment plans and applying treatment techniques
• Explain sensitive and complex treatment information to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals
• Communicate between the radiotherapy team, other healthcare professionals and departments
• Liaise with outpatient and inpatient chemotherapy departments, including peripheral clinics
• Monitor the physical, mental and social welfare of patients and report changes in condition to the supervising oncologist or appropriate healthcare professional
• Report and record faults or errors to the appropriate staff immediately
• Supervise students
• Rotate through all sections of the department under the section leader
• Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere in the department
• Deliver a responsive service that meets patients' social and healthcare needs
• Use judgement with sensitive personal and professional issues, using persuasion, motivation, training, empathy and reassurance
• Ensure communication channels carry information within the department, between departments and to all stakeholders

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Able to register with the HCPC

Experience

• Experience in a caring environment
• Experience of modern radiotherapy techniques
• Experience dealing with the general public

Skills & knowledge

• Good written English
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Evidence of applying modern techniques

Nice to have

• NHS experience
• Experience of Varian equipment and Aria
• Evidence of extracurricular activities in a caring setting
• Knowledge of the department

What’s offered

• Induction programme
• Formal preceptorship programme
• Wide range of development packages
• Career development opportunities