Radiographer

Job summary

Exciting opportunities are available for experienced, caring, and highly motivated Therapeutic Radiographers to work as Band 7 Team Leaders in Radiotherapy at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton. We are looking for a practitioners with an excellent technical background, an awareness of advanced imaging techniques, and the ability to manage a complex treatment unit. The ideal candidates will enjoy working as part of a team, whilst providing strong leadership, and will have proven exemplary communication and patient care skills. In addition, these roles require someone with the confidence to lead the delivery of advanced radiotherapy techniques such as SABR, IMRT, VMAT and breath-hold (VIBH & ABC) as well as experience of IGRT using both EPI and CBCT in a quality driven environment.

In addition to 7 Elekta linear accelerators, the dept has an Elekta MR linear accelerator, Cyberknife unit and Gulmay superficial unit.

The London borough of Sutton has exceptional transport links into London and is situated on the edge of the beautiful North Downs. There is on-site childcare available, as well as a shuttle bus service.

These roles will give you the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of radiotherapy development in a forward thinking, research driven, and technically challenging department with the patient at the centre of everything we do. The ideal candidates will be dynamic and motivated, whilst maintaining empathy and compassion towards patient needs.

Main duties of the job

When they are working as a Senior I clinical practitioner they will be responsible for the radiotherapy processes at and the operational management of a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base, which may be a treatment unit, a CT scanner, or a treatment preparation area. They will supervise the immediate radiographic team including students, aides and visitors on a rotational basis, ensuring that the practise of all results in the radiotherapy processes at their work base being performed accurately as prescribed. The post-holder will liaise with medical, physics, nursing, clerical and support staff within the department and throughout the institution. The key working relationships will be with superintendent radiographers.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

As clinical lead at the work base to be responsible for evidence based decision making within prescribed limits. Be competent to analyse and approve images following designated training and adhering to protocols. Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and by all members of the immediate team. Set high standards of technical expertise, acting as role model to junior staff members. To be responsible for maintaining professional standards of self and other team members. Responsible for the training of team members in the operation of all equipment safely and efficiently as per manufacturers instructions, including local guidelines, under the guidance of superintendent radiographers. Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme) Significant experience as a Senior II in a complex department, competent in IGRV , IMRT technologies Post graduate qualification/training in assessing/supervising/teaching (may be completed after appointment) Demonstrate understanding of the advanced principles for sophisticated radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery. Participated in a quality management programme Previous experience of participating in clinical education of preregistration students

Special aptitudes and disposition

Essential

Be able to act effectively as lead radiographer at a clinical work base with ability to motivate team members to achieve their full potential in a challenging environment. Be a credible practitioner so as to be able to perform as lead in a given area/situation. Computer literacy Commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation

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