Radiotherapy Practitioner

Job description

Job summary

This post is suitable for a New Graduate Therapeutic Radiographer

• To work as a member of the Therapeutic Radiography team rotating through all sections of the department, under the supervision of the section leader.
• To deliver a high quality, accurate radiotherapy service, which is responsive to the social and healthcare needs of the individual patient.
• To supervise students.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure communication between the Radiotherapy Radiographic team and other health care professionals.
• Communicates highly sensitive and complicated information, concerning treatment management to the patient, carers and other health care professionals, in an empathetic and reassuring manner.
• To exercise judgement in dealing with sensitive, personal and professional issues using skills of persuasion, motivation, training, empathy and reassurance.
• To ensure communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate a flow of information both within the department and between other departments within the Trust, and all relevant stakeholders.
• The post holder will liaise with chemotherapy departments, both outpatient and inpatient - for this Trust and Trusts within which peripheral clinics are held.
• To help the team in ensuring that the physical, mental and social welfare of all patients is constantly monitored and any change in condition is reported to the supervising Oncologist or appropriate Health Care Professional.
• To report and record any faults or errors to the appropriate staff immediately.
• To ensure that a professional and welcoming atmosphere is maintained in the department.
• To maintain a high professional standard of patient care through the interpretation of treatment plans and the accurate delivery of treatment techniques using analytical, judgement, communication and organisational skills to a high standard.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. The successful candidate will participate in an induction program followed by a formal preceptorship program designed to support your entry into the profession.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for further details about the job role and person specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for further details about the job role and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have a BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent and able to register with the HCPC
• Must have good written English

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Experience in a caring environment
• Must have experience of modern Radiotherapy techniques
• Demonstrate experience dealing with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working with Varian equipment and Aria
• Evidence of extracurricular activities in a caring setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Must have knowledge of relevant legislation
• Demonstrate evidence of application of modern techniques

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge in the department

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Must have a BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent and able to register with the HCPC
• Must have good written English

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Experience in a caring environment
• Must have experience of modern Radiotherapy techniques
• Demonstrate experience dealing with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working with Varian equipment and Aria
• Evidence of extracurricular activities in a caring setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Must have knowledge of relevant legislation
• Demonstrate evidence of application of modern techniques

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge in the department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

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