Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funding

Induction support

Research opportunities

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer for the Oxford Cancer Centre. The role focuses on leading daily linac operations, ensuring accurate treatment planning, and coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate cancer care.

The successful candidate will register with HCPC, hold a BSc in Radiotherapy, and may have advanced radiotherapy knowledge.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent.
• Master (radiotherapy) level knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day clinical operations of the linac.
• Manage a caseload of patients with accurate treatment planning.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support and train team members to develop professional skills and standards.
• Assist in implementing change within the radiotherapy service and provide expert treatment advice.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Education

BSc Radiotherapy

HCPC registration

Tools

Varian/ARIA

Eclipse

Somavision

Job description

To be primarily responsible for leading and co-ordinating the day-to-day clinical operations of the linac in accordance with the policies of the department and trust. Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring patients have accurate and consistent planning and treatment Liaising with the multidisciplinary team. Support and train members of the team to maintain and develop professional and personal skills and standards Assist the Pre-Treatment and Treatment Lead Radiographers and Radiotherapy Satellite Operational Manager in the implementation of change within the radiotherapy service. Provide expert advice on treatment procedures and treatment related side effects and their management to patients and their carers. To liaise with other disciplines to ensure total coverage in all aspects of patient care.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly team at the OXFORD CANCER CENTRE.

• HCPC registration
• BSc Radiotherapy

Desirable criteria

• Educated to Master (radiotherapy) level or equivalent knowledge in area related to role, Participation in radiotherapy development work
• Previous NHS experience in Radiotherapy
• Relevant Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer experience
• Team management experience

Desirable criteria

• Participation in the implementation of a change in practice/new equipment
• Experience using Varian/Aria equipment
• Experience of using Eclipse & Somavision planning systems
• Participation in research, Understanding of CPD requirements of profession
• Self-motivated, has the ability to work as a member of a team, and /or autonomously Effective personnel management skills, including supervision of junior radiographers, students and other health care workers
• Good technical skills and manual dexterity
• Leadership skills
• Organisational and decision making skills
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Satisfactory attendance record
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• . Ability to work well within a team environment
• Knowledge and experience of advanced and complex treatment techniques
• Participation in the implementation of new equipment or technology.
• Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments.
• Excellent anatomical knowledge
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice

Desirable criteria

• Good image interpretation skills
• Awareness of current trends in radiotherapy
• Participation in the implementation of new equipment or technology
• Attendance of relevant lectures/workshops/study days
• Leadership Course attendance, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
• The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for Radiographers who are dedicated to delivering care with both compassion and respect. Our department is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including Varian Halcyons, Varian TrueBeams incl. 6DoF, RGSC and SRS capability, Siemens CT GoSims, and HDR all networked by ARIA. We are a multi-site centre with satellites in Swindon & Milton Keynes - 3 sites, 1 team! We're committed to your growth with a solid induction and our Practice Educator team will assist with your professional development opportunities. We strongly encourage all Radiographers to get involved in project, audit and research work. With access to CPD funding for courses and conferences, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Join us and make a real difference in cancer care while enjoying life in one of the UK's most iconic cities., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.