Therapeutic Radiographer

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Northampton is seeking a skilled Radiographer to support patients throughout their radiotherapy journey. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of treatment, supervising junior staff, and maintaining compliance with professional standards. The role requires HCPC registration and experience in an accredited department. This position aims to create an inclusive environment for all staff members, valuing diversity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered radiographer or student about to qualify.
• Experience in a department achieving ISO 9001:2015 accreditation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatment.
• Supervise and train junior staff within the work area.
• Perform QA checks on equipment on a daily basis.

Skills

Technical competency in Radiography

Clinical leadership and supervision

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in Radiography

Job description

Job Overview

Our patients are fully supported through their Radiotherapy journey by our team of review radiographers and independent prescribers who work closely with the planning and treating teams. To be a technically competent Radiographer capable of working in all main areas of the department (treatment, pre‑treatment, and calculation room). To be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the assigned work area within the Radiotherapy department, ensuring the safe and accurate delivery or planning of radiotherapy treatment. To supervise and provide clinical leadership to the students within the assigned work area, ensuring all staff work within Trust and departmental policies and guidelines. To participate in the shift and on‑call rotas to provide a comprehensive service to the patients in line with RCR and NICE guidance. To act in accordance with the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times; HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained. Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards. To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met. To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providing input to updating documents as required. To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing QA checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly. Complete the competency portfolios for each work area, ensuring tasks are only undertaken unsupervised once competency is confirmed. Support, train and supervise students and other junior radiographic staff within the assigned work area.

Core Responsibilities

• To act in accordance with the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times; HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained.
• Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards.
• To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met.
• To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providing input to updating documents as required.
• To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing QA checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly.
• Complete the competency portfolios for each work area, ensuring tasks are only undertaken unsupervised once competency is confirmed.
• Support, train and supervise students and other junior radiographic staff within the assigned work area.

Pre‑Treatment Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment of all patients prior to the planning procedure to ensure they are fit to undertake the procedure and have all necessary support. Seek advice from senior colleagues and/or refer to other specialists (e.g. Macmillan social worker) as necessary.
• Ensure all patients are given information regarding the procedure and that informed consent has been obtained for all elements of the process.
• Localise treatment volumes using the CT Scanner, simulator or clinical mark‑up as requested under the direction of the Advanced Practitioners.
• Administer I.V. contrast as directed by the Clinician once competence has been achieved by following the formal training programme.
• Perform virtual simulation or prepare data for export into Eclipse planning system as required.

Calculation Room Responsibilities

• Ensuring all treatment information is ready for safe and accurate use for treatment delivery.
• Ensuring all peripheral data is also correct, to include image scheduling, appointment scheduling and entry of data required for accurate capture of the radiotherapy dataset.
• Performing calculations both by hand and using 'Radcalc' programme to calculate doses for non‑computer planned treatments.

Treatment Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment of all patients on a daily basis to ensure they are fit for treatment and receiving all necessary support. Seek advice from senior colleagues and/or refer to other specialists (e.g. Macmillan social worker) as necessary.
• Ensure all patients receive safe and accurate treatment, reporting any concerns regarding set‑up to a senior colleague.
• Problem‑solve technical problems relating to individual patient treatments while acting within own scope of practice, referring issues to senior colleagues as necessary.
• Safely and accurately deliver treatment to patients ensuring all elements of treatment are performed correctly including in vivo dose measurements and any beam modifications.
• Review portal images in accordance with imaging protocols and procedures.
• Ensure all aftercare is in place at the end of radiotherapy treatment and that all documentation is completed correctly.

Qualifications & Experience

The Northamptonshire Centre for Oncology would like to hear from HCPC‑registered radiographers, or students due to qualify, who are ready to join our team of radiographers working in rotational posts across treatment and pre‑treatment. Experience of working in a department achieving accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 is essential.

Experience of working in a department achieving accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 is essential.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC). We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. We are driven to help you to be the best you can be, and we encourage applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.