Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

    The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
    The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    We are seeking applications from suitably qualified Radiographers to join our team in Shrewsbury. Applications are welcome from Radiographers already working at Band 5 level but this post would also be suitable for newly qualified Radiographers.

    This opportunity is primarily within the treatment areas, however, there may be an opportunity to work in pre-treatment.

    We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment and the chance to participate in our Radiographer led initiatives including Review Clinics, Site specific MDTs, virtual simulation and IGRT.

    We actively encourage role development and support staff in achieving their personal goals and aspirations. All staff have the opportunity to work flexible hours; full-time posts work hours over four long days with a rolling day off. All staff participate in on-call for emergency patients at the weekend.

    Main duties of the job

  • To carry out all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment in line with the requirements of the Radiotherapy Services Manager.
  • To work alongside other professional groups to develop site specific techniques to improve the quality of care for patients receiving radiotherapy in this department
  • Ensure the needs of the patient are identified and met.

    • About us

    The department consists of 3 Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators; a Gulmay Unit and a Canon LB Exceed wide bore CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse.

    We are extending the SABR service to include bone and nodes soon.

    We have an active Clinical Trials department and participate in most major trials.

    Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life.

    Previous applicants need not apply

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

    Person Specification

    Professional qualifications

    Essential

  • BSc in Radiographic Studies or equivalent DCR
  • HCPC registration
  • DCR (Diploma of the College of Radiographers)

    • Desirable

  • Has carried out research; undertaking post graduate qualifications

    • General educational requirements

    Essential

  • Minimum requirement for university entrance but including at least 1 science subject at A Level (or equivalent)

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Sufficient experience of working as a qualified therapeutic radiographer to have developed the technical and professional skills necessary to work at this level.
  • Wide experience with radiotherapy equipment and techniques
  • Experience with megavoltage, orthovoltage and superficial treatment units
  • Experience with IGRT
  • Experience in CT and in dosimetry
  • Experience on treatment record and verify systems

    • Desirable

  • CT planning including 4d CT
  • Experience with Rapidarc
  • Development of effective network contacts to facilitate working relationships.

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Good comunication skills
  • Team player
  • Patient focussed
  • Employs reflective practice

    • Desirable

  • Management skills