About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trustis delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Pre-treatment Specialist Radiographer
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a forward-thinking Radiographer in our a pre-treatment team.
You will be an experienced therapeutic radiographer with excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills ready to help run a busy pre-treatment section in a friendly, modern radiotherapy department.
We have 3 CT scanners across our main and satelitte site at Basingstoke hospital where we are able to plan TBI treatments and SABR, providing safe, state-of-the-art patient centred care for our patients. We are also a regional sarcoma centre, a tertiary referral centre for Neuro-oncology (delivering SRS/T).We are the first centre in the UK to have Exactrac Dynamic in clinical use on 3 of our 7 Linacs providing sub-millimetre correction through stereoscopic imaging with 6 degrees of freedom correction. Our other linacs and our 3 CTs (2 with 4DCT acquisition) have Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking.If you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit to our department, we would love to hear from you. Simply email [email protected]
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include;
Conducting planning CT scans according to local protocols, ensuring scans are acquired safely and within guidelines
Lead the team in your designated area and manage the workload effectively
Take responsibility for training and educating rotational radiographers, new members of staff and students
Work closely with the pre-treatment advanced practitioner to assist in all aspects of pre-treatment, including technique development and day to day running of the unitsWHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers
Candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC
Excellent written and verbal English language skills
Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
Ability to communicate with wide range of people
Ability to lead the team and work as a team member
Ability to work under own initiative
Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role.
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year.
The normal department working hours include 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Friday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.
Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management.
Desirable
- Higher degree / Diploma in Management.
- Project management/educational experience
- Understanding of wider Radiotherapy agenda e.g. Radiotherapy specialised commissioning and service specifications.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment. Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy technique
- Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member.
- Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual
- Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Desirable
- Experience and practice with the latest technological advances.
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Must be flexible and willing to participate in Departmental shift system and on call rota as required.
- Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role.
- Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations Willingness to undertake further training.
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)