Therapeutic Radiographer

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radiotherapy department at a leading NHS Trust in Leicester is seeking to fill 2 permanent Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer positions. The successful candidates will develop their clinical and leadership skills while providing high-quality care to the LLR patient population, in a well-equipped environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and treatment of patients.
• Ability to comply with Trust and Departmental Policies.
• Competency in assisting in training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Work within a rota system performing duties for patient treatment.
• Coordinate and deliver patient-focused planning and delivery.
• Participate in daily workload organization and service improvement projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered approach

Leadership

Clinical competency

Education

IELTS Level 7 or equivalent qualifications

Job description

2 Permanent Posts

The Radiotherapy department of University Hospitals Leicester is excited to offer the opportunity for 2 Band 5 therapeutic radiographers to join our team. Year 3 students will be considered as will overseas candidates who have IELTS Level 7 or equivalent qualifications.

Being based at the Royal Infirmary site you will be within walking distance of the vibrant and historical city centre of Leicester.

Equipment includes, 4 Varian TrueBeam linacs and a Halcyon linac. We have the ARIA Oncology management system, Prosoma Virtual Simulation, Varian Eclipse treatment planning system, 1 Canon and 1 GE wide bore CT scanners , a XStrahl superficial unit and a Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit in a brand new brachytherapy suite.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills for the benefit of the LLR patient population and for those patients from further afield.

You will be required to,

• work as a member of a team in all areas of the department within a rota system, performing such duties as are required in the planning, pre-treatment and treatment of patients.
• 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.
• The radiographer will acknowledge and fulfil the requirements of their CPD
• Work independently, or closely with the senior radiographers, to coordinate the efficient, accurate patient focused planning and delivery of ionising radiation following evidence based protocols.
• Assist in the development of protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for use by the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of an ever evolving practice in terms of patient management.
• Participate in the organisation of the daily workload to optimise the through put of activity.
• Assist in the reassignment of activity in the event of breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms.
• Able to participate in service improvement projects including working with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in the delivery of training sessions including supporting staff to achieve clinical competency
• To participate in presentations when appropriate, promoting knowledge and awareness of radiotherapy, developing the service as one team.
  
  

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

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tamburayi Dangaiso Job title: Lead Development Therapeutic Radiographer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01162585820

Shama Arain-Walters

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