Band 6 Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Manchester, United Kingdom - The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Description

To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults and malfunctions.

Interpret, monitor and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system
Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures
Accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway
Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedure
Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients' diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times

Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill.

Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects
With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary
Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals
Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the workplace
Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance of the infection control policy
Implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances
Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures
Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2000
Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques
Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD
Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on[1]call

Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team within a time period as outlined by line manager.

Lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care and treatment

Teaching and training

Provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role mode
Participate in an annual Personal Development Review
Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training
Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff.
~ Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography)
Attendance at post-registration training events, M-level modules or management/leadership training

Experience of quality, governance and service improvement. Reporting of incidents, errors, complaints and compliments
Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy
Awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres
Ability to analyse data and formulate plans based on these
Ability to utilise clinical support IT (e.g. quality management systems, incident reporting systems, audit software)
MS Office etc)
Knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway
Evidence of radiotherapy physics, anatomy and radiobiological knowledge
Understanding of referral pathways and the patient's journey up to, through and beyond radiotherapy
Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy
Knowledge of Data Protection legislation, health and safety legislation, etc.
Awareness of the professional context including the role and function of the College of Radiographers, the National Radiotherapy Board and the National Radiotherapy Implementation Group A/I SKILLS

The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels.

In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post.

Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system.

In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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