Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer Sutton. Fixed term- 1.0 WTE

Are you ready for the opportunity to be part of a team working with the latest radiotherapy treatment equipment? With a suite of Versa HD Elekta linacs we are also one of the few UK departments with an MR Linac and the latest CyberKnife technology. The Royal Marsden Hospital is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. We have an international reputation for high quality patient care, research and education, and want you to come and be part of our team.

We are looking for someone with an excellent technical background who is confident and proficient in delivering advanced radiotherapy including VMAT and breath-hold techniques. SABR is routine on the linacs, and with the addition of a M6 CyberKnife, we have expanded our busy SRS service to Sutton.

Our ideal candidate will be competent in IGRT (both EPI and CBCT) and be able to deputise for the Team Leader in their absence. If you are motivated, ready for a change and looking for an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of radiotherapy as a band 6 radiographer then we want you to apply.

Main duties of the job

1.1. The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out radiotherapy processes as prescribed, carefully and accurately and assisting in the operational management of a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base, which may be a treatment unit, a brachytherapy unit, a CT scanner, VS area or a treatment preparation area, and supervising the immediate radiographic team in the absence of a team leader.

1.2. 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 the Senior I 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 further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and by members of the immediate team in the absence of the Senior I radiographer.
• Maintain and develop own personal standards of care and technical ability.
• Set high standards of technical expertise, acting as role model to junior staff members.
• Assist in 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 the work base leader.
• Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations. With appropriate experience may be defined also as a practitioner for concomitant exposures as before.
• Make evidence based decisions within the prescribed scope of practice. Analysis and approval of planning and treatment verification images, following designated training and adhering to work instructions and protocols.
• Be responsible for accurate record keeping and that information required for statistics are provided as required by self and team members in the absence of the work base leader.
• Participate in day to day and weekly quality assurance of equipment at the work base in accordance with ISO 9001 documentation, including fault reporting Promote multi-disciplinary awareness and compliance with current Radiotherapy protocols, and to attend gynae MDT.
• Participate in the ongoing audit and development of the department ISO 9001 quality assurance programme.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)
• Post registration experience of sophisticated RT equipment treating advanced techniques in a complex department, competent in IGRV , IMRT technologies

Desirable

• Previous experience of participating in clinical education of preregistration students

Special aptitudes and disposition

Essential

• Be an effective communicator across the multi-disciplinary team using both written and spoken English including being able to manage sensitive information and to deal with anxious and demanding individuals using diplomacy and persuasion.
• Computer literacy
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation

Desirable

• Display strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise tasks

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT

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