Therapeutic Radiographer

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking radiographer to join our radiotherapy team. You will be an experienced therapeutic radiographer with excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills ready to help run a busy treatment unit in a friendly, modern radiotherapy department

This role involves the day to day management of the radiotherapy patient workload and leading a team of radiographers on one of our new linear accelerators at our main site at the General or at our satellite centre in Basingstoke. Other areas of rotational work include pre-treatment, DXR and in our new Brachytherapy wealth of additional opportunities are available in the following areas; TBI and SABR providing safe, state-of-the-art patient centred care for our patients. We are also a regional sarcoma centre, a tertiary referral centre for Neuro-oncology (delivering SRS/T) and our main site is also the only centre in the country delivering Intra operative Radiotherapy (IOERT) for Pancreatic and GI are the first centre in the UK to have Exactrac Dynamic in clinical use on 3 of our 7 Linacs providing sub-millimetre correction through stereoscopic imaging with 6 degrees of freedom correction. Our other linacs and our 3 CTs (1 with 4DCT acquisition) have Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As one of England's premier acute teaching Trusts, we're dedicated to nurturing your career ambitions through exceptional learning and development opportunities. University Hospital Southampton (UHS) proudly holds a 'Good' rating from the CQC. In the most recent national NHS Staff Survey, we ranked among the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and recommendations from our staff as a workplace and care provider.

We know that moving to a new city can be a big decision, whether you are relocating in the UK or travelling from abroad. Our team here are ready to make this as simple as possible for you, with support for the practicalities including finding somewhere to live and registering with a new GP. If you are relocating internationally, you will be provided with a support package including temporary accommodation which will be discussed with you at offer stage. If you are relocating to Southampton from other parts of the UK we are able to offer some financial relocation support and the HR team will discuss this with you.

We know that moving to a new city can be a big decision, whether you are relocating in the UK or travelling from abroad. Our team here are ready to make this as simple as possible for you, with support for the practicalities including finding somewhere to live and registering with a new GP. If you are relocating internationally, you will be provided with a support package including temporary accommodation which will be discussed with you at offer stage. If you are relocating to Southampton from other parts of the UK we are able to offer some financial relocation support and the HR team will discuss this with you.

At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year.

The normal department working hours include hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Friday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.

Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.

WHAT YOU WILLL DO

To lead the delivery of radiotherapy calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately.

To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during their WERE LOOKING FOR

Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers

Candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC

Excellent written and verbal English language skills

Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment

Ability to communicate with wide range of people

Ability to lead the team and work as a team member

Ability to work under own initiative

Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

Patient First Always Improving Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management.Application and InterviewX

Desirable

Higher degree / Diploma in Management. Project management/educational experience Understanding of wider Radiotherapy agenda Radiotherapy specialised commissioning and service specifications

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment. Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy technique Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member. Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role

Desirable

Experience and practice with the latest technological advances.

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

Highly organised Ability to lead team Ability to manage a unit and manage unplanned breakdown Excellent communication skills, (verbal and written) essential. Ability to communicate with wide range of people Diplomatic Excellent Time management skills Computer literate Shows initiative, caring and reliable. Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable

Evidence of some teaching / training/ presentation skills Evidence of multi-disciplinary practice.

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