Therapeutic Radiographer Advanced Practice

University College London Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a radiographer to join the dynamic radiotherapy team. The post involves rotations between photon and proton departments, across pre-treatment, treatment prep, treatment units, and brachytherapy.

You will be a leader, mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality patient care within a cutting-edge NHS service. The role requires extensive experience in radiotherapy planning and delivery, strong leadership, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent
• HPC registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer
• Desirable: MSc or Master's level equivalent experience
• Desirable: Clinical experience in planning and/or dosimetry

Responsibilities

• Lead practitioner in their field and mentor junior staff.
• Deputise for the Band 8a when needed to address staffing and department issues.
• Utilise team skills and delegate to maintain safe, high-quality service.
• Inspire and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to drive service improvements.
• Prioritise own and section workload based on patient needs and machine maintenance.
• Contribute to quality system and suggest procedural improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Audits

Imaging interpretation

Professional development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSc in therapeutic radiography

HPC registration (therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer)

MSc or masters level equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the dynamic radiotherapy team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments and will work across a wide range of areas; pre-treatment, treatment-prep, the treatment units and brachytherapy.UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence.Radiotherapy services at UCLH are delivered across two departments. The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches, and is in the process of acquiring and installing an additional Halcyon unit. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS. The proton beam therapy (PBT) department is equipped with Varian ProBeam gantries with advanced imaging packages and robotic couches. Both departments have a dedicated CT scanner and the PBT department also has a dedicated MRI scanner.The department delivers radiotherapy services for a broad spectrum of cancers comprising of common cancers as well as specialist treatments including brachytherapy, molecular radiotherapy and total body irradiation. The PBT department focus's predominantly on head and neck, brain and sarcoma treatment sites. Paediatrics and TYAs make up approximately one third of the patient cohort.

Main duties of the job

• Be recognised as the lead practitioner in their specific field, setting an example to junior staff and being available to advise colleagues in other areas.
• Deputise for the Band 8a where necessary to address staffing issues, skill mix and tackle wider departmental problems. Liaise with operational managers, disseminating information and attaining departmental working objectives.
• Must be aware of the skills and competencies available within the team, utilising them effectively and delegating appropriately. Ensures the team they are leading is progressing through the departmental competency programme and highlights when issues arise in order to maintain the required skill mix and deliver a safe, high quality service.
• The band 7 uses their expert interpersonal skills to inspire, motivate and collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate improvements in service.
• Manage the prioritisation of own and section workload depending on the severity of the patient condition and the direct impact on their management. It is also the responsibility of the band 7 to reorganise workload in both scheduled and unplanned machine maintenance/breakdown scenarios.
• Work within the quality system at all times. Question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system with new and changing practices.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
• Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.

Desirable

• Participation in audit/clinical governance.
• MSc or Master's level equivalent experience.
• Clinical experience in planning and or dosimetry

Experience

Essential

• Relevant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge. At least 18 months as a band 6 radiographer.
• Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
• Leadership experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations within the department and nationally in conferences and workshops.
• Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use.
• Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
• Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team. Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Experience in supervising and management of staff
• Experience of delivering training

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.

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