Senior Radiographer

Amethyst Radiotherapy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sheffield seeks a Senior Radiographer to support clinical services, ensuring timely patient treatments and supervising staff. The role includes managing day-to-day operations, quality assurance, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Radiotherapy, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in treatment areas. This is a full-time position, offering opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-treatment and treatment areas at radiographer grade, with evidence of a broad range of developed specialist skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R; IRR.
• Evidence of CPD and involvement in post-qualification study.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and efficient radiation treatment and provide high standard patient care.
• Supervise Radiographer grade staff and support staff in stereotactic based treatments.
• Participate in the auditing of policies and propose changes within own scope of practice.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy & Oncology (or equivalent PgDip)

State Registration with HCPC

Job description

The Senior Radiographer will be required to support the clinical team, and where required the administrative team, in ensuring the clinical services of the department are optimise and patients are treated within a timely manner. Once sufficient specialist knowledge and skills are acquired, the post-holder will be expected to act as clinical lead for the department when required.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Radiographer will assist in the day-to-day organisation, Quality Assurance, and operation of the treatment unit. They will deputise for the Lead Radiographer during their absence and supervise Radiographer grade staff and support staff in the delivery of stereotactic based treatments.

In addition to supporting the NHS pathway, the post-holder will be expected to help facilitate the treatment of Private and Self-Paying patients, collating referral data, imaging, and patient information prior to treatment.

The post-holder will assist in the day-to-day organisation and running of the centre and support the clinical staff in their delivery of stereotactic based treatments.

About us

Amethyst UK is the trading name of Medical Equipment Solutions Ltd and its subsidiaries QSRC Ltd and Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre Ltd.

The Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre provides a Gamma Knife radiosurgery service for NHS and private patients, treating brain tumours and other intracranial indications. We work in close partnership with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and together are one of two NHS England National Centres of Excellence.

The Gamma Knife is not a knife at all, but a highly sophisticated, non‑invasive device that focuses high-energy gamma radiation on the affected area inside the brain. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is an effective, non‑invasive alternative to traditional surgery.

Job responsibilities

JOBDESCRIPTION Senior Radiographer

The Senior Radiographer will be required to support the clinical team, and where required the administrative team, in ensuring the clinical services of the department are optimise and patients are treated within a timely manner. Once sufficient specialist knowledge and skills are acquired, the post-holder will be expected to act as clinical lead for the department when required.

In addition to supporting the NHS pathway, the post-holder will be expected to help facilitate the treatment of Private and Self-Paying patients, collating referral data, imaging, and patient information prior to treatment.

The post-holder will assist in the day-to-day organisation and running of the centre and support the clinical staff in their delivery of stereotactic based treatments.

The Senior Radiographer will assist in the day-to-day organisation, Quality Assurance, and operation of the treatment unit. They will deputise for the Lead Radiographer during their absence and supervise Radiographer grade staff and support staff in the delivery of stereotactic based treatments.

It is expected that the post-holder be flexible with their working time to enable the clinical service to operate without disruption. The Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre provides a Gamma Knife radiosurgery service for NHS and private patients, treating brain tumours and other intracranial indications. We work in close partnership with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and together are one of two NHS England National Centres of Excellence.

The Gamma Knife is not a knife at all, but a highly sophisticated, non‑invasive device that focuses high-energy gamma radiation on the affected area inside the brain. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is an effective, non‑invasive alternative to traditional surgery.

The centre treats a range of benign and malignant lesions, including:

• Pituitary Adenomas
• Acoustic Neuromas / Vestibular Schwannomas
• Other functional lesions

Job specification

1. Deliver accurate and efficient radiation treatment and provide of a high standard of patient care.
2. Maintain accurate patient records by input of accurate information to reflect the service provided and meet professional standards.
3. Use acquired specialist knowledge of site‑specific imaging protocols to analyse verification images and recommend any adjustments, if required, to ensure treatments are within tolerance.
4. Perform daily/weekly/monthly QA procedures to ensure equipment runs within acceptable tolerance parameters. Use expertise and acquired knowledge of the equipment to identify, record and report faults and manage the consequences of faults effectively. This can include:
   • Escalation of faults to equipment provider
   • Rescheduling of treatments in the event of a breakdown
5. Assess patient condition, including treatment concerns, and prioritise work depending on the severity of a patient condition and the direct impact on their management.
6. Participate in the auditing of policies and procedure and propose changes to these within own scope of practice.
7. Assist with the day‑to‑day organisation of the treatment unit including the maintenance of appointment systems and working methods to ensure an efficient service is delivered and workload targets are met.
8. Participate in shift sessions when necessary. e.g., during exceptional periods of increased patient activity.
9. Supervise support staff, junior radiographers, bank staff and Health Care Assistants working in the treatment unit and deputise for the Senior Radiographers when required.
10. Assist with training/induction of new staff. Act as a preceptor for new graduates/junior members of staff within the therapeutic radiography training and development programme.
11. Undertake personal and professional self‑development opportunities as determined by performance review and self‑direction.
12. Participate in Research and Development activities as appropriate and participate in Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit programmes as required.
13. Administrative support to the department's clinical work, including:
    • Scheduling, patient swabbing and hotel bookings and using acquired clinical knowledge to recognise a balanced treatment day.
    • Follow‑up appointments and treatment rescheduling.
14. Support point of clinical contact for patient liaison, identifying and managing enquiries.
15. Provide support to the Lead Radiographer and Office Manager coordinating treatment availability, liaising with consultants to identify clinical usable days, and disseminating information appropriately.
16. Collating treatment information relating to activity and contacting appropriate parties in a timely manner.
17. Contribute to the Risk and Incident Register and to actively manage those elements relevant to the treatment delivery/clinical operation of the department.
18. Maintain Mandatory Training record, professional registration, and DBS records.
19. Undertake Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) course to support and uphold the department's IRMER commitment.
20. Undertake administrative training through the Office Manager, helping develop an understanding of the wider scope of the business.
21. Control and auditing of clinical stockkeeping.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy & Oncology (or equivalent PgDip)
• Experience in pre‑treatment and treatment areas at radiographer grade, with evidence of a broad range of developed specialist skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R; IRR
• State Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD
• Involvement in post‑qualification study

Experience

• Experience in pre‑treatment and treatment areas at radiographer grade, with evidence of a broad range of developed specialist skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Be highly organised, detail oriented, dedicated and self‑directed, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required

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.