About this role
Job summary
We welcome enthusiastic and committed Therapeutic Radiographers to apply for this position within our innovative and friendly working environment.We are a large Radiotherapy department within the south west providing both local and regional services to both adults and paediatric patients. We have 5 Elekta linear accelerators and within the pre-treatment area there are 2 dedicated CT scanners, Raystation and a mould room.
All staff are involved in the development of the service and we actively encourage continual professional development including opportunities for post graduate learning to develop skills to promote patient centered care.
As a senior Therapeutic Radiographer within pre-treatment you will have pre-treatment experience and be able to provide accurate planning of radiotherapy treatments with appropriate patient care. You will also be required to assist the Team Lead Therapeutic Radiographer in charge of the area and to deputise when necessary.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To ensure accurate planning of Radiotherapy treatments as prescribed, with appropriate care of the patient with a cancer diagnosis
To assist the pre-treatment Team Lead Therapeutic Radiographers in charge of pre-treatment and deputise as necessary.
To use highly developed communication skills to support patients and carers in informed decision making about their care
Adhere to all Health and Safety aspects required in the Mould Room with special reference to COSHH.
Be able to accurately position and immobilise the patient in a suitable position for treatment
Ensure appropriate scans are taken so that treatment can be accurately localised and treatment plans can be verified.
To ensure that immobilisation devices and shielding devices for radiotherapy treatments are produced in a timely and accurate manner.
To be able to plan palliative treatments on VSim.
Use appropriate planning and time management techniques to aid the Band 7 Team Leader with the smooth running of the area of pre-treatment to which he/she is assigned.
Required to provide mentorship and assess training/competency of radiographers, students, apprentices and pre-treatment support workers.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Wide experience with equipment and techniques Experience with student/support worker education Knowledge of national developments in radiotherapy techniques/ advances
Desirable
Mould room experience Contrast media injection training
Skills and Abilities Essential
Patient focused Ability to deal effectively with predictable and routine problems using defined and familiar procedures and guidelines Anticipate problems and take preventative action or set up contingency plans Reliability to work well under pressure Appreciate the multi-disciplinary nature of the service Able to adapt skills to all areas of the department Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
Qualifications and Training Essential
DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) State Registered Therapeutic Radiographer
Aptitudes Essential
Demonstrate tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients Demonstrate ambition in personal and service development Ability to communicate well at all levels Demonstrate initiative and innovation in a professional manner.
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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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)