Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Therapeutic Radiographer to join a dynamic team at their Radiotherapy Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a focus on quality patient care, professional development, and service improvement. The department is equipped with advanced technology, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Candidates must possess HCPC registration and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and proficient in radiotherapy.
• Advanced communication skills proven through qualifications.
• Experience using treatment machines such as Linear Accelerators.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate preparation, planning, and delivery of treatments.
• Organising and supervising daily work schedules for patient management.
• Training and mentoring of staff and students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Radiotherapy qualification

HCPC registration

Tools

Linear Accelerators

CT Scanners

ARIA Oncology management system

Prosoma Virtual Simulation

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 29 June 2025

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.

About us

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/

Job 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 departments 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

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Radiotherapy Department, Ground Floor Osbourne Building, LRI

Radiotherapy Department, Ground Floor Osbourne Building, LRI