Radiotherapy Practitioner

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks a dedicated member of the Therapeutic Radiography team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role includes ensuring high-quality radiotherapy services, supervising students, and liaising with healthcare professionals for patient welfare. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team under supervision.
• Skills to deliver an accurate radiotherapy service.
• Competence in supervising students and liaising with other health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication within the Radiotherapy team.
• Monitor patient welfare and report changes.
• Maintain professional standards in delivery of treatment.

Job description

Overview

• To work as a member of the Therapeutic Radiography team rotating through all sections of the department, under the supervision of the section leader.


• To deliver a high quality, accurate radiotherapy service, which is responsive to the social and healthcare needs of the individual patient.


• To supervise students.


• To ensure communication between the Radiotherapy Radiographic team and other health care professionals.


• Communicates highly sensitive and complicated information, concerning treatment management to the patient, carers and other health care professionals, in an empathetic and reassuring manner.


• To exercise judgement in dealing with sensitive, personal and professional issues using skills of persuasion, motivation, training, empathy and reassurance.


• To ensure communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate a flow of information both within the department and between other departments within the Trust, and all relevant stakeholders.


• The post holder will liaise with chemotherapy departments, both outpatient and inpatient - for this Trust and Trusts within which peripheral clinics are held.


• To help the team in ensuring that the physical, mental and social welfare of all patients is constantly monitored and any change in condition is reported to the supervising Oncologist or appropriate Health Care Professional.


• To report and record any faults or errors to the appropriate staff immediately.


• To ensure that a professional and welcoming atmosphere is maintained in the department.


• To maintain a high professional standard of patient care through the interpretation of treatment plans and the accurate delivery of treatment techniques using analytical, judgement, communication and organisational skills to a high standard.

Important Administrative Information

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


2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.


3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.


4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies


5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.


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10. At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!


11. If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.


12. If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.


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About UHNM

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. The successful candidate will participate in an induction program followed by a formal preceptorship program designed to support your entry into the profession.

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.