Senior Therapeutic Radiographer
3 weeks ago
Job summary
Undertake radiotherapy treatment using ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer with both curative and palliative intent.
Recognised as a clinical expert in their field of practice.
To lead a specialist team of radiotherapists to maximise resources and maintain a high-quality service for the patients in that specialist group. The post holder will provide a patient focused, safe and effective treatment service including treatment verification and imaging evaluation.
To lead a team of radiotherapists on the treatment units ensuring all activities are performed according to trust and department policy within the quality environment.
Ensure that the equipment and associated support systems are run efficiently.
We actively support training opportunities at an in-house and external levels. All posts are linked to a competency package which enables radiotherapists to progress through a career pathway
Main duties of the job
To plan and organise daily work and some complex activities or programmes for an area of practice, some of which may be ongoing. Responsible for own and other members of staff time management in the defined area. Adapt practice according to planning and organisational management for better service delivery. Ensure policy implementation within the geographical and professional workplace. To facilitate attendance at the Disease orientated group meetings To inform the Clinical specialist or Services manager of any problems that may affect the smooth running of the Department. To be aware and report any variances in the performance of equipment by the normal reporting system and to organise regular equipment servicing. Ensure working practices facilitate an efficient safe working environment Undertake image assessment
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - (
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent Registerable with HCPC Further education for specialist area. Operator under IRMER
Desirable
Undertaken accredited academic development
Skills
Essential
Good communication skills verbal and written Computer skills Analytical and Decision-making skills Working knowledge of the pre-treatment process Organisational Skills. Able to teach and train others
Desirable
Able to Lead service development
Knowledge
Essential
To have worked in a clinical environment. Have worked within a multi disciplinary team Previous supervisory experience Experience on computerised treatment associated equipment Undertake imaging assessment and evaluation
Desirable
Experience within both pre-treatment and treatment areas-
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