Therapeutic Radiographer

2 weeks ago


Shrewsbury, United Kingdom The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

The successful applicant must meet the entry requirements for the Therapeutic Radiographer Degree Apprenticeship (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography and Imaging at Sheffield Hallam University. This is a 3-year course funded by the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme.

On completion of training and HCPC registration, they will progress onto a substantive Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer post with the Trust. If there is failure of the course, there may be a termination of contract with the Trust.

During training, the post holder will receive clinical training in the Radiotherapy Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. They will be released for study for hours per week on-line learning and there will be some requirement to attend academic training at Sheffield Hallam University. Expenses will be reimbursed by the Trust, in line with policy.

The post holder will be paid under Agenda for Change Annex 21 (Band 5).

Can be any age post full-time education (16+) Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training, Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. There needs to be significant new learning. Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years.

Or

Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document: (

Main duties of the job

To carry out all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment in line with the requirements of the Radiotherapy Services Manager. To work alongside other professional groups to develop site specific techniques to improve the quality of care for patients receiving radiotherapy in this department Ensure the needs of the patient are identified and met.

About us

The department consists of 3 Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators; a Gulmay Unit and a Canon wide bore CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse.

We are planning to extend the SABR service to include bone and nodes soon.

We have an active Clinical Trials department and participate in most major trials.

Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life.

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

2 GCSE passes at grade C or grade 4 and above including Mathematics, English language or literature. 120 UCAS points from 3 A levels. Previous degree in a related subject. Or equivalent from national BTEC qualifications extended diploma in applied science, health science or health studies.

Experience

Essential

Undertaken work experience in a Radiotherapy Department

Skills

Essential

Computer Literate Good communication skills Able to participate in clinical work Team Player Empathy, respect and tolerance to all individuals Patient focussed Ability and adapt and apply skills in a variety of situations Awareness of wider departmental, cancer and NHS agenda

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