Therapeutic Radiographer

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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2.1 As clinical lead at the work base to be responsible for evidence based decision making within prescribed limits. Be competent to analyse and approve images following designated training and adhering to protocols.
2.2 Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and by all members of the immediate team.
2.3 Set high standards of technical expertise, acting as role model to junior staff members. To be responsible for maintaining professional standards of self and other team members.
2.4 Responsible for the training of team members in the operation of all equipment safely and efficiently as per manufacturers' instructions, including local guidelines, under the guidance of superintendent radiographers.
2.5 Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations. With appropriate experience may also be defined as a practitioner for concomitant exposures.
2.6 Make evidence based decisions within the prescribed scope of practice. Analysis and approval of planning and treatment verification images, following designated training and adhering to work instructions and protocols.
2.7 Be responsible for accurate record keeping and that information required for statistics are provided as required by self and team members.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate attainment in therapeutic radiography related subject/leadership/management
• Postgraduate qualification/training in assessing/supervising/teaching

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of sophisticated RT environment as a Senior II treating advanced techniques, particularly IGRT
• Participated in a quality management programme
• Previous experience of participating in clinical education of pre-registration students

Desirable criteria

• Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation
• Have experience in paper light/paper free radiotherapy processes
• Have experience of using Aria/Mosaiq

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate understanding of the advanced principles for sophisticated radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery.
• Computer literate with associated keyboard skills
• Be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English; as will be required to manage sensitive information in situations that will require diplomacy and empathy.
• Have demonstrable problem solving and decision-making ability
• Display strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise tasks
• Be able to act effectively as lead radiographer at a clinical work base with ability to motivate team members to achieve their full potential in a challenging environment. Be a credible practitioner so as to be able to perform as lead in a given area/situation.
• Have assured demeanour with appropriate confidence in own abilities, be able to seek managerial support as necessary
• Commitment to own personal and professional development, as well as to the training and development of others.

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

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Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

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