Due to a change in working hours of the current post holder we are looking for a radiographer with extensive experience to cover the remaining 15 hours per week. You will be working as a deputy to the Radiotherapy Manager with a focus on the operational management of the radiotherapy treatment and pre-treatment service.

Main duties of the job

Alongside the current post holder you will be supporting the Radiotherapy Manager by playing a key role in the department management team and deputising for the Radiotherapy Manager as required.

You will provide the day to day operational management of the Radiotherapy Department, supervising procedures and ensuring that standards are maintained and staff kept up-to-date with operational and technological developments.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an HCPC registered Radiographer you will be required to act in accordance with the code of conduct and professional standards as well as providing leadership and guidance to support the team to also meet these standards.

Ensuring the requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR17 are met and taking on the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• HCPC registered
• DCR(T) or BSc or equivalent as recognised by HCPC
• Post graduate qualification

Desirable

• RPS

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Leading treatment/pre-treatment teams
• Introduction of new technologies into clinical service
• Development of specialist training programmes

Desirable

• Experience of system admin responsibilities with oncology management systems

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities and attributes

Essential

• Leadership skills
• Calm under pressure

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

NGH NHS Trust

Cliftonville Rd

Northampton

NN1 5BD

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265-6701218