Therapeutic Radiographer Radiotherapy

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a committedpatient focused Therapeutic Radiographer to come and join ourfriendly team here at the Worcester Oncology Centre.

As a band 5 radiographer you willrotate throughout the department including the pre-treatment (CT) area.

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.

We strive to ensure that allpatients are treated in a supportive and calming environment. As a result, weoffer excellent facilities for patients including Radiographer led clinics aswell as site specialist radiographers.

2026 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

Towork as part of a Radiography team under the supervision of SeniorRadiographers in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatment usinghighly specialist equipment. Providing information, education, practical andemotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.

Thedepartment provides clinical placements for student radiographers and the post holderwill be expected to participate fully in the training and mentoring ofstudents.

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.

DBS Checks and Costs

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

Operate radiotherapy equipment safelyand accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans.

Be clinically competent to safely andefficiently manipulate all complex and specialised equipment associated withthe planning and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment withionising radiation.

Work in on a rotational basis throughboth the pre-treatment and treatment areas of the department.

General Duties:

Technical

Accurately interpret complex treatmentplans and prescriptions

Undertake verification processesevaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT.

Undertake in-vivo dosimetry measurementsfor patients receiving external beam treatment.

Calculate, data input and electronicallycheck radiotherapy plans and prescriptions.

Use department computerised patientmanagement systems to schedule, record and monitor patient activity.

Undertake appropriate treatment unitquality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line withdepartmental / Trust policies.

Undertake treatment planning activitiesincluding use of CT scanner and Raystation to produce virtual simulation plans.

Patient Care

Monitor patients medical condition andprogress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes tothe appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer

Participate in planning and delivering asupportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offeringappropriate advice and making onward referrals where necessary.

General

Take individual professionalresponsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment to radiotherapy patientsensuring that the requirements of all ionising radiation regulations areadhered to.

Assist in the daily workload of thedepartment, liaising with portering service, administration staff and othermembers of the MDT to facilitate the co-ordination of patient appointments.

Maintain the professional standards ofthe department, making suggestions for possible service developments.

Provide direct supervision and trainingof undergraduate students and less experienced staff enabling theirprofessional development.

Undertake training / updates required tooperate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic /diagnostic potential.

Take responsibility for personal ContinuingProfessional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharingknowledge and cascade training where appropriate.

Move patients and heavy equipment usingsafe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling trainingannually in line with Trust policy.

To ensure professional appearance and ahigh standard of hygiene is maintained at all times in compliance with thetrusts uniform policy.

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

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:

Operate radiotherapy equipment safelyand accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans.

Be clinically competent to safely andefficiently manipulate all complex and specialised equipment associated withthe planning and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment withionising radiation.

Work in on a rotational basis throughboth the pre-treatment and treatment areas of the department.

General Duties:

Technical

Accurately interpret complex treatmentplans and prescriptions

Undertake verification processesevaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT.

Undertake in-vivo dosimetry measurementsfor patients receiving external beam treatment.

Calculate, data input and electronicallycheck radiotherapy plans and prescriptions.

Use department computerised patientmanagement systems to schedule, record and monitor patient activity.

Undertake appropriate treatment unitquality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line withdepartmental / Trust policies.

Undertake treatment planning activitiesincluding use of CT scanner and Raystation to produce virtual simulation plans.

Patient Care

Monitor patients medical condition andprogress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes tothe appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer

Participate in planning and delivering asupportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offeringappropriate advice and making onward referrals where necessary.

General

Take individual professionalresponsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment to radiotherapy patientsensuring that the requirements of all ionising radiation regulations areadhered to.

Assist in the daily workload of thedepartment, liaising with portering service, administration staff and othermembers of the MDT to facilitate the co-ordination of patient appointments.

Maintain the professional standards ofthe department, making suggestions for possible service developments.

Provide direct supervision and trainingof undergraduate students and less experienced staff enabling theirprofessional development.

Undertake training / updates required tooperate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic /diagnostic potential.

Take responsibility for personal ContinuingProfessional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharingknowledge and cascade training where appropriate.

Move patients and heavy equipment usingsafe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling trainingannually in line with Trust policy.

To ensure professional appearance and ahigh standard of hygiene is maintained at all times in compliance with thetrusts uniform policy.

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

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

• Experience (either post grad or undergraduate) using modern Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems including CBCT

Desirable

• Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs or Mosaiq

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of a wide range of current 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 (verbal and written)
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment and the cancer agenda

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

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Experience (either post grad or undergraduate) using modern Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems including CBCT

Desirable

• Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs or Mosaiq

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of a wide range of current 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 (verbal and written)
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment and the cancer agenda

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

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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