Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for applications for a permanent Band 6 radiographer within our busy radiotherapy team.

As a Band 6 Senior Therapeutic Radiographer you would be part of a friendly team of treatment radiographers with the opportunity to also rotate through pre-treatment or brachytherapy. We actively encourage participation in research, audit and service improvement projects. As a large regional centre you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of treatments including paediatric radiotherapy, image guided IMRT, SABR, SRS and total body electron and photon treatments

In order to cover the service needs, the post-holder will need to be able to work flexible shifts over the working week with normal hours between 07.30 and 20.00.

Main duties of the job

1. To rotate through all the relevant clinical areas of the department under the direction of the appropriate Principal Radiographer.

2. To work and lead as part of a team of staff and to assist in the provision of a high quality Radiotherapy Service.

3. To comply with and contribute to the maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 quality system for the department.

4. To participate in audit, and the clinical research and development of techniques and equipment.

5. To ensure high technical standards and patient care standards are maintained during simulation and treatment.

To participate in the training and education programme of student and junior radiographers

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and Person Specification for details and main responsibilities for this role

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and Person Specification for details and main responsibilities for this role

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer

Desirable

• Evidence of completion of NHS preceptorship programme

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 18 months post registration experience
• Experience of using modern treatment techniques

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of SABR and/or SRS

Communication and relationship skilss

Essential

• Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Can analyse and interpret treatment data and communicate to junior staff

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate effective workload management of self and others/clinical areas

Person Specification
Training and Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer

Desirable

• Evidence of completion of NHS preceptorship programme

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 18 months post registration experience
• Experience of using modern treatment techniques

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of SABR and/or SRS

Communication and relationship skilss

Essential

• Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Can analyse and interpret treatment data and communicate to junior staff

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate effective workload management of self and others/clinical areas

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address

Nottingham City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

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