Therapeutic Radiographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Therapeutic Radiographer to join the radiotherapy department at the Royal Infirmary site. The role focuses on developing protocols, standards and guidelines for the multidisciplinary team and coordinating activity when equipment fails or emergencies occur.

Applicants should hold a DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy with HCPC registration; overseas candidates require IELTS 7.

Qualifications

• DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy.
• IELTS 7 or equivalent for overseas candidates (if applicable).
• HCPC registration, or ability to obtain it on graduation for student radiographers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for the multi-disciplinary team
• Assist in reassigning activity when breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms occur
• Acknowledge and fulfil CPD requirements

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Organisational prioritisation

Confidentiality & information gov

Adaptability to changing practices

Education

DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

This Therapeutic Radiographer post sits in the radiotherapy department at the Royal Infirmary site of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The work centres on developing protocols, standards and guidelines for the multi-disciplinary team, and reassigning activity when equipment fails or emergencies occur. The department runs four TrueBeam linacs, a Halcyon, wide-bore CT scanners and a new brachytherapy suite, with scope to build clinical and leadership skills. Applicants need a DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy and HCPC registration; overseas candidates need IELTS 7.

What the job involves

• Assist in developing protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for the multi-disciplinary team
• Assist in reassigning activity when breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms occur
• Acknowledge and fulfil CPD requirements

Qualifications

• DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy
• IELTS 7 or equivalent for overseas candidates

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration, or ability to obtain it on graduation for student radiographers

Experience

• Recent relevant experience as a qualified or student radiographer
• Understanding of radiotherapy techniques
• Willingness to acknowledge change in working practice
• Experience dealing with simple and complex radiotherapy-related issues

Skills & knowledge

• Operate linear accelerators and/or radiotherapy planning CT scanners
• Work across all areas of the department, handle devices and manoeuvre patients
• Sound knowledge of confidentiality and information governance
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Present information clearly in line with organisational policy
• Proven organisational prioritisation and time management

Other

• Reliable and flexible
• Works on own initiative and as part of a team
• Able to undertake the manual handling and physical demands of the role