About this role
Job summary
Exciting opportunity to work in our Swindon Radiotherapy Satellite Centre!
If you're an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer looking for the next step in your career- join the OUH Radiotherapy Centre in Swindon and be part of a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to delivering compassionate excellence.
As aBand 7 Therapeutic Radiographer, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality radiotherapy treatment using advanced techniques likeSABR, VMAT and DIBH.You'll work with an experienced team in a friendly, welcoming environment where your development and well-being matter.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for Radiographers who are dedicated to delivering care with both compassion and respect.
The purpose built, modern radiotherapy centre is equipped with cutting-edge technology includingVarian TrueBeams(with6DoF &RGSC) and aSiemens CT GoSimnetworked byARIA. We are a multi-site service with centres in Oxford, Milton Keynes and here in Swindon -three sites, one team!
We're committed to your growth with a solid induction and our Practice Educator team will assist with your professional development opportunities. We strongly encourage all Radiographers to get involved in project, audit and research work. With access to CPD funding for courses and conferences, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
Join us and make a real difference in cancer care in Swindon!
Main duties of the job
To be primarily responsible for leading and managing a team of radiographers (3-4 staff) and co-ordinating the day-to-day clinical operations either of the CT scanner or designated treatment machine in accordance with the policies of the department and trust.
Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring patients have accurate and consistent planning and treatment.
The post holder will work on a rotational basis through both pre-treatment and treatment.
Liaise with other disciplines to monitor and improve service.
Support and train members of the team to maintain and develop professional and personal skills and standards.
Assist the Pre-Treatment and Treatment Lead Radiographers and Radiotherapy Satellite Operational Manager in the implementation of change within the radiotherapy service.
Provide expert advice on pre-treatment/treatment procedures and treatment related side effects and their management to patients and their carers.
To liaise with other disciplines to ensure total coverage in all aspects of patient care.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel
Job description Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Visits to the department can be arranged. If you would like more information on this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Joanne Watts,[email protected]
Person Specification
Interview Essential
will be done by paper
Desirable
will be done by paper
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
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Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address OUH Radiotherapy Centre @ Swindon
Great Western Hospital site
Downs Way
SN36BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)