Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer - Sheffield, United Kingdom - NHS

Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for permanent Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join this Sheffield team that is part of the Yorkshire and Humber radiotherapy network.

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy, Image Guided Radiotherapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy are standard practice across the department.

There is an orthovoltage & superficial unit and two Philips CT scanners with virtual simulation and Varian RGSC gating system.

We offer radiotherapy for paediatric patients and deliver SABR, CHART and TBI.

We are a clinical placement site for student radiographers from Sheffield Hallam University and all staff are actively involved in the education and assessment of student radiographers.

To participate in the organisation and delivery of an efficient, high quality service providing patient care in a treatment/simulator/clinic section of the radiotherapy department.

To be involved in all routine procedures related to the planning/treatment and care of patients, and the organisation of the department.

To rotate through all areas of the radiotherapy department including treatment, pre treatment and clinic areas.
To support the development of students by providing training and guidance as necessary

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves.

This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a therapeutic radiographer
Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology
Be committed to self-development and continued professional development
Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required, given appropriate notice
Knowledge of quality management systems
Adheres to current legal and professional guidelines and regulations
Experience working as part of a radiotherapy team using megavoltage, orthovoltage, superficial energy.

Experience with:
multi-leaf collimators megavoltage and KV imaging including CBCT CT planning
Understanding of managing on treatment radiotherapy side effects

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£28,407 to £34,581 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff
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