Senior Pre-Treatment Radiographer Lead — CT/Virtual Simulation

Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% R&R

Job summary

The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to lead the Pre-Treatment service. You will oversee CT Simulation and Virtual Simulation, support advanced radiotherapy techniques and mentor staff to uphold high standards of patient care.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will drive service improvements, ensure timely planning and patient-centred care, and deputise for senior radiotherapy

Qualifications

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) equivalent.
• HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer.
• Postgraduate qualifications or on-the-job experience equivalent to Masters.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Competent in cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible day-to-day clinical and operational leadership within the Pre-Treatment service.
• Lead radiographers, assistants and learners, promoting a culture of excellence, inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Act as an expert practitioner within CT Simulation, Virtual Simulation and pre-treatment.
• Practise autonomously at an advanced level, using professional judgement under IR(ME)R.
• Manage and support patients through the planning phase of their radiotherapy pathway.
• Ensure safe and effective delivery of pre-treatment pathways and support planning capacity.
• Support workforce development through supervision, mentorship and appraisal.
• Contribute to implementation and evaluation of new technologies and techniques.
• Lead and participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Deputise for senior radiotherapy leaders as required.

Education

Diploma of the College of Radiographers

HCPC registration as Therapeutic Radiographer

Postgraduate qualifications or Masters experience

Evidence of CPD

Cannulation competence

Job description

The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to lead the Pre-Treatment service. You will oversee CT Simulation and Virtual Simulation, support advanced radiotherapy techniques and mentor staff to uphold high standards of patient care.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will drive service improvements, ensure timely planning and patient-centred care, and deputise for senior radiotherapy