Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer - Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom - Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic and highly motivated Band 7 Therapeutic Radiographer to work as part of the Radiotherapy team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

This is a full-time position of 37.As part of the team you are responsible for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy and the management and supervision of patientsthrough the pre-treatment and treatment processes.

Responsible for maintaining the highest professional standards in the care and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy in line with nationally and locally agreed standards.

Responsible for calculation of simple treatments and checking correct data entry on the treatment computer.

Responsible for ensuring that junior members of staff and students are trained appropriately and follow departmental procedures.

Maintains effective communication with all members of the support and review, pre-treatment, treatment and radiotherapy physics teams to ensure the efficient transfer of patients from clinic to treatment and to ensure that any problems arising during a course of treatment are resolved efficiently and effectively.

Performs and records daily quality assurance checks on the equipment in accordance with departmental policy.
The Radiotherapy Service is looking for therapeutic radiographers with a professional manner and high personal standards and drive.

The department has a wide bore CT scanner with contrast and 4DCT, two beam matched TrueBeam linear accelerators with cone beam CT, 6DoF couches, 4D CBCT & electron facilities, and a superficial treatment unit.

In addition to this, the service runs radiographer-led on-treatment review and follow up clinics.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Work health assessments
Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. Level 4 in English or equivalent, or IELTS level 6
~ Previous senior experience

Royal Cornwall Hospital