Therapy Radiographer - MV Radiotherapy Dept

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (Enherts-TR); Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Therapy Radiographer to join their team at one of Europe’s leading cancer treatment centers. This role involves performing complex radiotherapeutic procedures, ensuring patient care, and operating advanced radiotherapy equipment. The successful candidate will be part of a compassionate team committed to providing outstanding care, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered radiographer with DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy.
• Experience in post-registration radiotherapy and public interaction.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex radiotherapeutic procedures on treatment units.
• Assess patients and provide necessary information and aftercare.
• Operate and care for all Radiotherapy equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Initiative

Empathy

Leadership capabilities

Education

DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy

Registered with the HPCP

Evidence of appropriate CPD activity

IGRT knowledge

Job description

Therapy Radiographer - MV Radiotherapy Dept

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area: Radiotherapy Department

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 361-6928988

Site: Mount Vernon Cancer Center

Town: Northwood

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 18/02/2025 23:59

Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,

Our mission is: Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities

Our vision to 2030 is: To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Therapy Radiographer - MV Radiotherapy Dept who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) is one of Europe’s leading and largest cancer treatment centres. Clinical radiotherapy equipment comprises of six linear accelerators including five Truebeam units, image guidance technology and volumetric arc therapy (RapidArc) capabilities.

The Radiotherapy department is operational 7 days a week including bank holidays. External beam radiotherapy is routinely delivered between 8am-8pm Monday - Friday.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

1. To carry out complex technical radiotherapeutic procedures on all the treatment and pre-treatment units in the department on a rotational basis.
2. Undertake the appropriate care of patient, assessment of treatment progress and side effects making appropriate referral to the multidisciplinary team.
3. Assess patients’ level of knowledge before commencing treatment and participate in the informed consent process.
4. Provide appropriate information or refer on as required.
5. Guide, instruct and encourage patients receiving Radiotherapy and advise them on necessary aftercare.
6. Operate and care for all Radiotherapy equipment.
7. Perform calculations to determine treatment exposure and input and check treatment parameters on the treatment database for routine treatments.

Working for our organisation

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care.

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy and registered with the HPCP
• Evidence of appropriate CPD activity where relevant
• IGRT knowledge

Previous Experience

• Student training across the breadth of the Radiotherapy process.
• Post-registration experience within radiotherapy
• Experience in dealing with the public

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Self-motivation
• Initiative and empathy
• Understanding of own leadership capabilities

Knowledge

• Range of treatment techniques
• Good standards of patient care.
• Knowledge of modern treatment techniques and modalities and professional issues

Other Requirements

• Team player
• Calm, capable and professional
• Responsible

Our values

We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.

Include
We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners.

Respect
We create a safe environment where we are curious about the lived experience of others.

Improve
We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services.

Committed to our Community

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

When you apply...

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances.

All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.