Therapeutic Radiographer

Transformationunitgm; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Therapeutic Radiographer to join their Radiotherapy Department in Leicester. The role involves management of treatments and staff, contributing to quality patient care within a vibrant community. High focus on staff development, with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive environment for team growth

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Experience in leadership roles.
• Qualified in radiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate planning and delivery of treatments.
• Organise and supervise work schedules and patient management.
• Assist in daily management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

HCPC registration

Radiotherapy qualification

Tools

Linear Accelerators

CT Scanner

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Radiotherapy Department, Ground Floor Osbourne Building, LRI Town Leicester Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/2025 23:59

Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

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Job overview

The department is the host for the East Midlands radiotherapy network and has excellent transport links around the region and with the rest of the country. Being based at the Royal Infirmary site you will be within walking distance of the vibrant and historical city centre of Leicester.

We have completed our replacement programme and have 4 TrueBeam linacs and a 5th Halcyon due to be clinical in March. We use ARIA Oncology management system, Prosoma Virtual Simulation and Varian Eclipse treatment planning systems. Our scanners are Canon and GE wide bores with 4DCT and we have a XStrahl superficial unit. The new purpose built brachytherapy suite contains the Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit.

We offer a wide range of treatments including DIBH and SABR for both primary lung and oligometastatic disease.

There is a strong focus on staff development and culture so this is an excellent opportunity to utilise your clinical and leadership skills for the benefit of the LLR patient population and for those patients from further afield.

As a Band 6 you will be responsible for the area you are working in ensuring the workload is managed effectively and efficiently and staff and students are supported to meet their objectives.

Please note overseas candidates are welcome to apply but must provide evidence of IELTS at Level 7.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and all members of the relevant team.
• To organise and supervise the work schedules and patient management on a Linear Accelerator or CT Scanner on a daily basis.
• To assist the Superintendent Radiographers in the daily management of the professional, efficient and effective provision of high quality care.
• To comply with all Trust and Departmental Policies, procedures and protocols, commenting and suggesting changes as necessary.
• To ensure a patient centred approach to the radiotherapy service.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Budget

• Demonstrate the safe use of highly complex treatment machines which cost in excess of £2 million.
• Ensure that the correct data is captured for every treatment delivered
• To assist in identifying the potential to improve the efficiency of the service.
• Be aware of the impact changes in treatment technique/protocols have on the activity of the service.

Staff

• Provides training and ensures completion of competency records
• To assess and mentor students.
• To act as a role model for the team of radiographers and students.
• To support other staff in Continuous Professional Development programmes.

Policy

• To comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
• Question and propose changes to procedures and policies within the department
• To actively engage with the Quality Management System.
• Actively participate in the implementation of changes to policies and procedures including authoring documents and training staff.
• Be aware and comply with the Local Rules of the Radiotherapy Department in compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations.
• Conform to the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IRMER.
• Ensure that staff / students under your supervision are compliant with radiation legislation.

Service Delivery & Development

• Must be aware of the skills and competencies available within the team, utilising them effectively and delegating appropriately.
• Reacting and reorganising the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, in such a way as to minimise disruption.
• Deliver training sessions including supporting staff to achieve clinical competency
• To participate in service improvement projects and able to carry out presentations when appropriate, promoting knowledge and awareness of radiotherapy, developing the service as one team.

Governance

• To comply with departmental policies for IR(ME)R compliance.
• To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own practice, practising within the framework of current legislation, fulfilling the duty of care to the patient, public and the Profession
• Monitors work areas and practices and ensures they are safe and free from hazards
• To comply with professional, statutory and Trust policies and procedures (e.g. Code of Professional Conduct, SoR Guidelines on Professional Practice and CPD, Health and Safety at Work Act etc.)
• To report any injury to patients, visitors or contractors in accordance with Trust policy, completing appropriate documentation and informing the Head of Radiotherapy.
• To participate in the department’s on-going clinical & QMS audit programme and appropriate work related developmental projects.
• To provide a highly specialised service to patients.
• Able to make complex decisions to ensure patients receive the correct care.
• Able to provide patients, their carers and other healthcare professionals with specialist advice relating to their treatment and care.
• Able to obtain consent in line with the Trust policy.
• Able to recognise when advice needs to be sought from other healthcare providers or services.
• To ensure that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered at all times.
• To advise and support patients and their carers should they have any concerns or complaints.
• To record errors using the Datix system in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors to the department is maintained.

Research

• Actively engage in any relevant research or trials undertaken within the department.
• Participate in audit and research in the department.
• Promote research and audit and encourage other staff to take part in these activities

Person specification

Registration

• HCPC registration

Communication

• Radiotherapy qualification gained in English or possess IELTS Level 7
• Evidence of advanced communication qualifications

Leadership

• Examples of leadership given
• Evidence of leadership learning given

Technical

• Experience of using equipment to deliver IGRT, SABR, IMRT
• Evidence of project work related to technical changes

Values and behaviours

• Examples of displaying the trust value and behaviours

Additional Information

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UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Tamburayi Dangaiso Job title Development Lead Therapeutic Radiographer Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0116 2585820 Additional information

Suzanne Jordan

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