Radiotherapy Practitioner Radiographer

#CatchUpWithCancer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is seeking a Radiotherapy Practitioner to join the multidisciplinary team at St James's University Hospital, Leeds. The role involves rotating through all areas of radiotherapy and, after induction, performing treatment procedures while adhering to departmental protocols.

You will contribute to high standards of patient care and technical practice, support the unit's activity and staff, and work within the Trust's values.

Qualifications

• Essential radiotherapy practitioner skills and patient-centered care.
• Ability to rotate through all radiotherapy service areas.
• Commitment to working within departmental protocols and professional codes.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all radiotherapy service areas and participate in treatment procedures.
• Operate within defined departmental protocols and procedures.
• Support unit activity and staff to ensure high standards of patient care.

Skills

Radiotherapy equipment operation

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Linear accelerators

CT Sim

MRSim

Job description

Job Summary

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist radiotherapy treatment & patient support, in line with Trust and departmental policies and procedures. Working as a specialist with proven skills and experience in using a variety of radiotherapy equipment and treatment techniques, organising the unit activity and staff on a daily basis.

Main duties of the job

Radiotherapy practitioners are required to rotate through all areas within the radiotherapy service. After a period of induction they will be expected to fully undertake treatment procedures. Practitioners must only operate within defined departmental protocols & procedures, acting within professional codes of practice. The post holder is responsible for performing with the highest standard of patient care and technical practice in their clinical area while treating patients.

About Us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job details

• Band: Band 5


• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year


• Contract: Permanent


• Working pattern: Full-time


• Reference number: 002194


• Job locations: St James's University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Why you should join our Team

The Radiotherapy department located at St James Hospital Leeds is the biggest single site Radiotherapy centre in the UK. We are a dynamic department that offers innovative and progressive radiotherapy treatment using Linear accelerators, CT Sim, MRSim, Gamma Knife and Brachytherapy. We are a busy, fast-paced department treating approximately 350 patients per day from a diverse population across West Yorkshire.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• High standards of technical practice and patient care


• A patient centered approach


• Excellent communication skills


• A commitment to team working and creating good interpersonal relationships


• A positive working attitude

Qualifications

Essential

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contact

For Questions About The Job, Contact: Radiotherapy Education & Workforce Lead Sarah Hind [e-mail] 07833231434

Employer details

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address: St James's University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/