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Therapeutic Radiographer (North Middlesex Hospital)

Integrated Care System

London

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GBP 34,000 - 42,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Therapeutic Radiographer. The ideal candidate will provide clinical practice, maintain high standards of patient care, and participate in training of students while working within a supportive team at North Middlesex University Hospital. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive salary packages and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

  • HCPC registration is mandatory.
  • A degree in Therapy Radiography is essential.
  • Experience in radiotherapy planning and imaging techniques required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical practice across all areas within the role.
  • Maintain patient care and confidentiality while delivering treatment.
  • Participate in the training and development of the student cohort.

Skills

Communication
Time Management
Problem Solving
Organizational Skills

Education

HCPC registration as a Therapy Radiographer
DCR(T) or BSc (hons) in Therapy Radiography

Job description

Therapeutic Radiographer (North Middlesex Hospital)

We are searching for an enthusiastic, dynamic competent band 5 radiographer to join our welcoming Radiotherapy team.

The radiographer will be expected to provide clinical practice relevant to all areas within the scope of the role.

They will be expected to maintain a level of clinical and administrative competence whilst acting within the standards of proficiency expected of the position.

Main duties of the job

The Radiographer will be expected to provide clinical practice relevant to all areas within the scope of the role. They will be expected to maintain a level of clinical and administrative competence whilst acting within the standards of proficiency expected of the position

They will work to:

Maintain clinical workloadsby treating patients and carrying out tasks using processes outlined within the Quality System.

Provide information to other professionals, the wider multidisciplinary team, patients and their families/carers where asked, and if the request is within their scope of knowledge.

Acknowledge limitations on skills and knowledge and seek advice/signpost where appropriate.

Work with the team to maintain and improve the service for all users- including participation in audits.

Participate in the training and development of the student cohort, and proactively enhance patient experience.

Communicate effectively within their teams and the department to ensure we continue to operate as one team.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Job responsibilities
  • Clinical Practice

To develop and maintain good working relationships with all staff and departments, liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other professional health care groups to ensure a quality, patient centred, seamless service.

  • To be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, providing the highest possible standard of care for patients
  • Provide the information necessary in order that decisions can be made regarding patient management; seeking advice and reflecting on practice where appropriate to develop the necessary skills for the role
  • To recognise limitations and to seek support as per departmental escalation policies
  • To communicate, guide and encourage patients and carers through all stages of the radiotherapy process, with sensitive support for both their physical and emotional reactions. Including signposting for any Holistic Needs and psychological and/or counselling services if required.
  • To provide advice about treatment and side effects for patients, relatives and carers, in a timely, appropriate and sensitive manner
  • To assess, recognise and manage radiotherapy radiation-induced toxicity and cancer-related side effects during treatment
  • To respect the ethical, moral, cultural, religious and social values that underpins a patients identity.
  • To generate and sustain relationships that maintains and promotes human dignity, rights and responsibilities and ensures confidentiality.
  • To provide the above elements of patient care to those suffering with dementia as per trust policy
  • To report any injury to patients, visitors or contractors in accordance with Trust policy, completing appropriate documentation and informing the Head of Radiotherapy.
  • 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.
  • To comply with departmental policies for IR(ME)R 2017 compliance.
  • To work under the supervision of senior/superintendent radiographers to review departmental protocol in their respective designated areas
  • 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 undertake other duties that may occasionally be required as per service needs

Education & Training

  • To demonstrate management of personal and professional development, maintaining and improving skills and knowledge through appraisal, and a portfolio of sustained and effective life-long learning.
  • To participate in the clinical teaching and support of students, and to act as Student mentors, with regard to the under graduate degree in Radiotherapy
  • To provide support, advice and education for the student cohort using effective communication skills
  • To promote the Profession, demonstrate equipment, and contribute to the education of visitors, students, other health care professionals, patients and the wider community.
  • To participate in presentations when appropriate, promoting knowledge and awareness of radiotherapy, developing the service as one team.
  • Practice & Service Development
  • To participate in the departments on-going clinical & quality audit programme and appropriate work related developmental projects.
  • To remain appraised of the evidence base in the practice of the specialism through relevant reading on current research projects, trends and developments.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
  • HCPC registration as a Therapy Radiographer
  • DCR(T) or BSc (hons) in Therapy Radiography
  • Applicable MSc modules
  • Radiotherapy Training courses
Skills & Abilities
  • Able to concentrate and keep focused with interruptions from other staff, patients and relatives
  • Practical experience delivering radiotherapy
  • Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills
  • Strong organisational ability with good time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Demonstrate understanding of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery
  • Flexible approach to work to meet the exigencies of the service i.e. hours/shifts/on call rota. Able to work nonstandard hours between 07:15 and 20:00
  • To be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English; including being able to manage sensitive information and to deal with anxious and demanding individuals using diplomacy and persuasion
  • Knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system
  • Understands the risks associated with radiation and patient treatments / imaging
  • Writing Standard Operating Procedures
Experience
  • Experience in radiotherapy planning & imaging techniques. Able to analyse images
  • Significant clinical experience
Personal Qualities
  • Knowledge of current professional issues
  • Highly self-motivated
  • Having assured demeanour with appropriate confidence in own abilities, being able to seek support as necessary
Values
  • Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Other Requirements
  • Demonstrate ability to cope with moving and handling of patients and equipment
  • Generally good eyesight adjusted to work in artificial lighting conditions and with VDU
  • Good spatial and hand eye coordination as required to manoeuvre machinery, patient and equipment avoiding collision and resulting in proper alignment
  • Complies with HCPC Professional Code of Conduct
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.

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

£34,521 to £41,956 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-7152812-A

Job locations

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

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