Therapeutic Radiographer - Peterborough
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £28,407 to £34,581 per annum
- Closing date
- 21 Jun 2024
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- Profession
- Radiographer
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Are you passionate about patient care and eager to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Therapeutic Radiographer to join our dynamic Pre-treatment and Treatment Delivery team.
As a Therapeutic Radiographer, you will play a crucial role in providing a highly specialist clinical and technical service. You will be involved in the comprehensive care of patients undergoing Radiotherapy treatment, ensuring that each patient receives optimal treatment delivery.
Main duties of the job
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this position please ensure that you have read the full job description attached to this advert
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Key Skills
Essential
Other
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
176-Med-6339954
As a Therapeutic Radiographer, you will play a crucial role in providing a highly specialist clinical and technical service. You will be involved in the comprehensive care of patients undergoing Radiotherapy treatment, ensuring that each patient receives optimal treatment delivery.
Main duties of the job
- Patient Treatment Evaluation: Critically evaluate all aspects of patient treatment to ensure optimal delivery, working closely with senior team leaders.
- Patient Support and Information: Provide essential support and information to cancer patients and their carers, maintaining a high level of patient care. Communicate complex and delicate information with the utmost tact and sensitivity.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with oncologists, physicists, radiographers, technicians, clerical staff, and other professionals to ensure seamless and effective patient care.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this position please ensure that you have read the full job description attached to this advert
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or DCR(T) in radiotherapy
- Has HCPC registration ( or has applied for registration)
Experience
Essential
- Has knowledge of working within IR(ME)R legislation
- Has understanding of radiotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Recent knowledge of a scheduling/booking system
- Knowledge of cancer patient treatment pathway, and national targets
Key Skills
Essential
- Proven good organisational skills
- Good IT skills: Microsoft word, excel, access, PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to provide excellent efficient customer service under significant work pressures and remain calm at all times
- Ability to manage and prioritise own time and workload
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Well-developed interpersonal skills - ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff and patients
- Ability to deal with difficult and distressed patients/carers in a calm manner
Other
Essential
- Awareness of a range of clinic and radiotherapy specific treatment terminology
- Willing to take on new tasks and learn new skills
- Ability to be flexible towards role requirements
- Ability to keep information confidential
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
176-Med-6339954
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