Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit 2committed, patient focused Senior Therapeutic Radiographers (band 6) to comeand join our friendly team here at the Worcester Oncology Centre.

As a senior radiographer you willbe working with and deputizing for a team leader on set or in the pre-treatmentarea.

Where are we? We are based in anew bespoke purpose built building on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site,with beautiful views of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. Worcester is athriving city on the banks of the River Severn, close to areas of outstandingnatural beauty. We have close links to the M5; Birmingham, Cheltenham andBristol are all within easy reach.

Who are we? We are a smallfriendly team of approximately 35 radiographers. We have 3 Elekta Linacs, 2 ofwhich are capable of 4DXVI as well as a superficial unit and a Cannon wide boreCT scanner as well as Raystation planning system on which youll carry out Vsimplanning. We are paper light utilizing Mosaiq which is shared with UniversityHospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.

Patients are at the centre of everything we do. As a result, weoffer excellent facilities for patients including Radiographer led clinics and hydrotherapy sessions aswell as a growing team of site specialist radiographers.

2026/7 will be an exciting year forus with the start of our full equipment replacement program as well as theinstallation of SGRT.

We provide placements forundergraduate students from Birmingham City University.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced practitioner rotating through the Radiotherapy Department providingclinical technical services using a range of highly specialist RadiotherapyTreatment and planning equipment.

You will work with and deputise for the treatment Team Leaders (band 7)in managing the caseload, staff and equipment of their designated unit, maintaining associated records and delivering evidence based, patient centredcare.

You will be expected to undertake cannulation training and IV contrast administration whilst in the pre-treatment area.

Thedepartment provides clinical placements for student Radiographers, and the postholder will be expected to participate fully in the supervision, training andassessing of students.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

Clinical/Technical

Takeresponsibility for the correct interpretation, application and delivery ofroutine and complex Radiotherapy treatment prescriptions using advancedclinical skills

Ensurethat highly specialist Radiotherapy equipment is used safely and accuratelywithin the tolerances defined for the technique/ procedure and in accordancewith manufacturers guidance and departmental protocols.

Undertake verification processesevaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT, ensuringthat results are systematically analysed to maintain treatment accuracy.

Clinicallyjustify any deviation from department protocols or predetermined toleranceskeeping appropriate records and calling on other members of themultidisciplinary team for further advice / action as necessary.

Ensure that in-vivo dosimetrymeasurements are undertaken for patients receiving external beam treatment andact on measurements that are out of tolerance.

Undertaketreatment localisation and verification using CT scanner and virtual simulatoracquiring appropriate images and ensuring that all setup information is recordedaccurately and unambiguously, including undertaking cannulation and IV contrastadministration.

Identifyand undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes including:

o Patient scheduling

o Production of vsimtreatment plans

o Input and checking oftreatment critical data using the patient management system (Mosaiq)

o Transfer of images

o Electronic checking ofcomplex treatment prescriptions

o Collation of alltreatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit

Evaluateresults of these processes and take appropriate action in line withdepartmental procedures.

Liaisewith other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatmentrelated processes to ensure a seamless pathway for the patient. This willinclude:

o Arranging themanufacture of immobilisation devices, lead masks and other treatmentaccessories

o Scheduling of patientsto comply with Chemotherapy / Radiotherapy clinical trials

o Transport arrangements

o On treatment reviewsand follow up appointments

UndertakeOut of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.

UndertakeIV contrast administration

Patient care

Providewritten and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects ofRadiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuringthat explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level ofunderstanding

Planand implement an appropriate supportive care package for patients liaising withother departments, professionals and agencies to optimise support before duringand after treatment

Educate,motivate and reassure patients to ensure compliance with treatment regimensassessing the patients physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensurethat it is appropriate to proceed with treatment

Management

Supervise,train and assess less experienced staff and students in the workplace, settinghigh standards and enabling them to develop their professional skills

Deputisefor the Team Leaders in all technical aspects of work within the treatmentroom, in the day to day management of the treatment unit (including managementof junior staff and students) and its workload / appointments

ProfessionalDevelopment

Undertaketraining / updates required to operate all equipment safely, effectively and tomaximise its therapeutic / diagnostic potential

Participatein Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust Mandatorytraining, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate

Beinvolved research and development within the department as requiredfacilitating the implementation of evidence based practice

Quality Assurance

Ensurethat all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment is used according tomanufacturers guidelines and departmental policies seeking advice fromappropriate

Contributeto the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality proceduresand work instructions

Befamiliar with quality assurance tests for designated equipment, performing thetests as required to assess the units fitness for clinical use, reporting anydeviations or faults in line with departmental protocols

Reportall Clinical incidents in line with departmental policy

Communication

Ensure that any records relating to theplanning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintainedas per departmental / trust policy

Seek appropriate support and guidanceregarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.

Report any malfunctions / breakdown ofequipment to the appropriately.

Communicate and receive sensitiveinformation, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Communicate with Cancer patients andtheir carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that eachpatient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.

ClinicalGovernance

Be responsible and accountable for ownactions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct

Work within the standards andrequirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development,implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and workinstructions.

To understand and comply withprofessional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code ofProfessional conduct)

Job description
Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

Clinical/Technical

Takeresponsibility for the correct interpretation, application and delivery ofroutine and complex Radiotherapy treatment prescriptions using advancedclinical skills

Ensurethat highly specialist Radiotherapy equipment is used safely and accuratelywithin the tolerances defined for the technique/ procedure and in accordancewith manufacturers guidance and departmental protocols.

Undertake verification processesevaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT, ensuringthat results are systematically analysed to maintain treatment accuracy.

Clinicallyjustify any deviation from department protocols or predetermined toleranceskeeping appropriate records and calling on other members of themultidisciplinary team for further advice / action as necessary.

Ensure that in-vivo dosimetrymeasurements are undertaken for patients receiving external beam treatment andact on measurements that are out of tolerance.

Undertaketreatment localisation and verification using CT scanner and virtual simulatoracquiring appropriate images and ensuring that all setup information is recordedaccurately and unambiguously, including undertaking cannulation and IV contrastadministration.

Identifyand undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes including:

o Patient scheduling

o Production of vsimtreatment plans

o Input and checking oftreatment critical data using the patient management system (Mosaiq)

o Transfer of images

o Electronic checking ofcomplex treatment prescriptions

o Collation of alltreatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit

Evaluateresults of these processes and take appropriate action in line withdepartmental procedures.

Liaisewith other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatmentrelated processes to ensure a seamless pathway for the patient. This willinclude:

o Arranging themanufacture of immobilisation devices, lead masks and other treatmentaccessories

o Scheduling of patientsto comply with Chemotherapy / Radiotherapy clinical trials

o Transport arrangements

o On treatment reviewsand follow up appointments

UndertakeOut of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.

UndertakeIV contrast administration

Patient care

Providewritten and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects ofRadiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuringthat explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level ofunderstanding

Planand implement an appropriate supportive care package for patients liaising withother departments, professionals and agencies to optimise support before duringand after treatment

Educate,motivate and reassure patients to ensure compliance with treatment regimensassessing the patients physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensurethat it is appropriate to proceed with treatment

Management

Supervise,train and assess less experienced staff and students in the workplace, settinghigh standards and enabling them to develop their professional skills

Deputisefor the Team Leaders in all technical aspects of work within the treatmentroom, in the day to day management of the treatment unit (including managementof junior staff and students) and its workload / appointments

ProfessionalDevelopment

Undertaketraining / updates required to operate all equipment safely, effectively and tomaximise its therapeutic / diagnostic potential

Participatein Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust Mandatorytraining, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate

Beinvolved research and development within the department as requiredfacilitating the implementation of evidence based practice

Quality Assurance

Ensurethat all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment is used according tomanufacturers guidelines and departmental policies seeking advice fromappropriate

Contributeto the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality proceduresand work instructions

Befamiliar with quality assurance tests for designated equipment, performing thetests as required to assess the units fitness for clinical use, reporting anydeviations or faults in line with departmental protocols

Reportall Clinical incidents in line with departmental policy

Communication

Ensure that any records relating to theplanning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintainedas per departmental / trust policy

Seek appropriate support and guidanceregarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.

Report any malfunctions / breakdown ofequipment to the appropriately.

Communicate and receive sensitiveinformation, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Communicate with Cancer patients andtheir carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that eachpatient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.

ClinicalGovernance

Be responsible and accountable for ownactions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct

Work within the standards andrequirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development,implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and workinstructions.

To understand and comply withprofessional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code ofProfessional conduct)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience using current Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems

Desirable

• Acting up experience at band 6 level
• Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs or Mosaiq
• SABR treatment delivery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of a wide range of Radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
• Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for Radiotherapy practice
• Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance
• Able to work under pressure
• Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others
• Able to motivate and enable junior staff to work to their full potential
• Able to analyse problems and take appropriate action within a limited timeframe
• Undertaken CPD and uses learning to improve practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring and empathetic
• Works well as part of a team
• Able to work effectively in an emotionally charged environment
• Inspires confidence in patients and colleagues

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Leadership training (such as ILM or Edward Jenner, LEO)
• Cannulation and IV contrast qualification (preferably with SOR accreditation)
• Mentor / assessor training

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience using current Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems

Desirable

• Acting up experience at band 6 level
• Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs or Mosaiq
• SABR treatment delivery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of a wide range of Radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
• Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for Radiotherapy practice
• Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance
• Able to work under pressure
• Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others
• Able to motivate and enable junior staff to work to their full potential
• Able to analyse problems and take appropriate action within a limited timeframe
• Undertaken CPD and uses learning to improve practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring and empathetic
• Works well as part of a team
• Able to work effectively in an emotionally charged environment
• Inspires confidence in patients and colleagues

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Leadership training (such as ILM or Edward Jenner, LEO)
• Cannulation and IV contrast qualification (preferably with SOR accreditation)
• Mentor / assessor training

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.
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.
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

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