The Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC) is one of the country's leading cancer treatment facilities located in 2 purpose built centres at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle and the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, providing radiotherapy services primarily to the population of the North East and Cumbria.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer ready to take the next step in their career and work within our large, aspirational radiotherapy service.

This post is based at the radiotherapy department at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle which is equipped with 2 matched Varian TrueBeam Linacs, a Siemens Go Open Pro CT scanner and access to a Siemens MRI for planning purposes. All patients are treated using daily IGRT and we will be installing a SGRT system later this year. The postholder will be working as part of a small team delivering high quality radiotherapy to adult patients including lung and prostate SABR.

Opportunities for post-graduate study are encouraged and supported.

• Interview date: 16th October 2024
• 37 hours, 30 minutes /week are available but applicants seeking part time hours are welcome.
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

Main duties of the job

• The postholder must have specialist, extensive knowledge in the delivery of radiotherapy across a broad range of techniques and complexity and of developments within this field including VMAT, IGRT, SGRT and SABR preferably gained from working in a large, modern radiotherapy service.
• They should have good knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation and work within policies and procedures to be able to image and deliver radiotherapy treatments accurately and safely.
• The postholder will be responsible for the organisation and management of the workload within their specified clinical work area. They will participate in student and staff training.
• The post holder will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours to accommodate service demands. There may be occasional requirement to travel to Newcastle for training purposes.

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, we have around 16,000 staff and an annual income of �1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day management of the team and clinical workload within the specified clinical area, ensuring the highest quality of technical practice and patient care.
• Accountable for the direct delivery of radiotherapy within the specified clinical area.
• To implement and deliver complex radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery.
• To undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy.
• To ensure workload targets are achieved with optimal use of resources.
• To participate in and ensure staff & student training/development takes place.
• Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date & in depth knowledge of modern radiotherapy equipment and systems appropriate to their area of work
• Knowledge of quality assurance, health & safety and other relevant legislation in radiotherapy
• Knowledge of future developments in radiotherapy/imaging

Desirable

• Current or past participation in some type of research or project work
• Detailed knowledge of the application of RT techniques

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, listening, verbal and non-verbal
• Good organisational, interpersonal, negotiating, decision making and technical skills
• Management of resources, time, people and equipment
• IT skills
• Ability to assess and critically evaluate radiotherapy technique and clinical practice
• Ability to teach, train and motivate others
• Problem solver, in depth knowledge of agreed standards of practice

Desirable

• Counselling skills
• Audit & research skills
• Academically committed
• Able to deputise for Supt. III if nominated

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient experience at Band 5 or above immediately prior to this application to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Significant recent experience in a large radiotherapy centre with previous experience at Band 6 or above
• Participation in National activities/meetings

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Therapy Radiography
• State Registered Therapy Radiographer
• Evidence of continuing professional & personal development

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate or other qualification
• Commitment to further study

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern Centre for Cancer Care - North Cumbria

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

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317-2024-39-11-DR