Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is inviting applications for a Therapeutic Radiographer to join a friendly, innovative team in Dundee. The post rotates through pre-treatment and treatment sections; HCPC registration is required. Graduates will be supported to develop autonomous practice within 12–24 months of starting at Band 5.

Based in Dundee, you will join a department expanding SABR/IGRT efforts with modern equipment and a proactive programme of upgrades. Hours: 36 per week.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a Therapeutic Radiographer.
• Autonomy development to operate as autonomous practitioner within 12–24 months from starting Band 5.
• Rotational post through pre-treatment and treatment sections.

Responsibilities

• Rotational through pre-treatment and treatment sections of the department.
• Deliver radiotherapy treatments and participate in planning/system upgrades as part of a dynamic team.

Skills

HCPC registered

Therapeutic radiography

Education

Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer

Student radiographers due to qualify imminently

Tools

Varian linear accelerators

Canon AquilIon Wide Bore CT scanner

RayStation treatment planning system

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We would welcome a Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly and innovative team. Applications are invited from qualified Therapeutic Radiographers and student radiographers due to qualify imminently. The post is rotational through the pre-treatment and treatment sections of the department. You must be registered with the HCPC.

Graduate radiographers will be supported to develop skills and competencies which will allow them to operate as autonomous practitioners with limited supervision of their clinical work. In accordance with Agenda for Change Annex 20, skills to perform autonomously at Band 6 level must be developed within 12 to 24 months after starting employment at Band 5 level.

Radiotherapy services are provided for the population of Tayside and North East Fife, delivering around 1400 new courses each year for a broad spectrum of cancers as well as providing specialist treatments including brachytherapy and SABR. The Radiotherapy Department currently houses three Varian linear accelerators, one Canon Aquillion Wide Bore CT scanner, mould room facilities, HDR brachytherapy facilities and Raystation treatment planning system. We are a paper light department currently expanding our use of SABR and IGRT as well as having an exciting programme of equipment replacement and planning system upgrades over the next year.

Dundee is the fourth largest city in Scotland with a population of approx 148,270. Currently undergoing a large-scale riverside re-development, this vibrant university city has a well-established art scene, boasting the internationally renowned Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre and the recently opened Victoria & Albert Design Museum. There are excellent transport links both north and south, as well as easy access to the rugged northeast coastline of Fife and Angus, and the mountains of Highland Scotland.

Informal enquiries to: Damian Parr, Head of Therapeutic Radiography Services via email: [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 36.0 hours per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.