Superintendent Treatment/ Principal Therapy Radiographer

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Wales seeks an enthusiastic Superintendent Treatment/Principal Therapy Radiographer to lead treatment teams. The ideal candidate will enhance clinical services and foster staff development, requiring strong leadership and interpersonal skills. A relevant qualification, along with extensive clinical experience and HCPC registration, is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment contributing to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Therapy Radiographer at a senior level.
• Experience of managing a clinical team.
• Knowledge of research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the treatment teams and manage the radiotherapy treatment service.
• Ensure a patient-centered service is maintained.
• Act as the line manager for staff and oversee their training.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize work

Negotiation skills

Welsh Speaker

Education

BSc or equivalent in Radiotherapy

HCPC Registration as a Therapy Radiographer

Experience graduate qualification in Leadership and Management

Job description

Superintendent Treatment/ Principal Therapy Radiographer

The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre is wishing to recruit an enthusiastic, suitably qualified & experienced Therapy Radiographer to the post of 8a Treatment Superintendent.

Applicants must be committed to improving the quality of clinical services, motivating & developing staff to enable them to respond dynamically to change. You'll have the opportunity to influence & develop the service working in a collaborative environment.

We're seeking a dynamic, capable person with proven leadership abilities. You'll require excellent communication & interpersonal skills with experience of staff management & must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Knowledge in modern radiotherapy principles & practice gained through extensive post graduate practice & underpinned by continuous professional development is essential.

The department has 4 Varian Linear Accelerators (3 Truebeam, 1 Varian iX) & is about to undergo a period of machine replacement. Additionally, there's a Gulmay Orthovoltage Unit, CanonCT Planning Scanner, Prosoma, & an Eclipse TPS,with Surface Guided radiotherapy systems on all Truebeams.

The department works an extended day & the post holder would be expected to work flexibly within the hours of 08:00 to 18:30 to cover the operational needs of the service & to participate in the on-call rota. Core hours are between 08:30-16:30.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Lead the treatment teams and be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the radiotherapy treatment service.
• Be responsible for ensuring a patient centred service is maintained, ensuring close liaison with medical and other health professional staff, both within the immediate environment and externally.
• Act as line manager for the staff working within the treatment area and take overall responsibility for the training and supervision of all staff and students working within the treatment area.
• Be responsible for the development of tools for the robust monitoring and auditing of radiotherapy treatments, including the documentation of morbidity due to side effects of radiotherapy.
• Work as a senior member of the radiotherapy operational team, maintaining competency to administer accurate and consistent treatment techniques in line with statutory regulations relating to ionising radiation.
• Where requested be part of a multidisciplinary team, to advise on the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
• Act as patient advocate.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Radiotherapy, DCR(T)
• HCPC Registration as a Therapy radiographer
• Experience graduate qualification in Leadership and Management or equivalent

Experience

• Extensive experience of working clinically as a Therapy Radiographer at a senior level
• Experience of managing a clinical team
• Knowledge of Research methodology
• Experience of teaching groups
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

• Ability to prioritise and delegate work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Highly developed communication skills
• Be able to negotiate with and influence others
• Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current radiotherapy techniques
• Knowledge of patient pathway and understanding of waiting time targets

Personal Qualities

• Caring and able to empathise
• Show initiative and self motivation
• Remain calm and focused in stressful situations

Other Relevant Requirements

• Desire to progress and develop the service to incorporate the changing service needs

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.