The Northamptonshire Centre for Oncology would like to hear from experienced HCPC registered radiographers, who are ready to join our team of radiographers working in rotational posts across treatment and pre-treatment. Experience of working in an NHS department achieving accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 is essential.
Our patients are fully supported through their Radiotherapy journey by our team of review radiographers and independent prescribers who work closely with the planning and treating teams.
To be a technically competent Radiographer capable of working in all main areas of the department (treatment, pre-treatment, and calculation room).
To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the assigned work area within the Radiotherapy department, ensuring the safe and accurate delivery or planning of radiotherapy treatment and deputising for the Band 7 team Leader as required
To supervise and provide clinical leadership to the students and junior staff within the assigned work area, ensuring all staff work within Trust and departmental policies and guidelines.
To participate in the shift and on call rotas to provide a comprehensive service to the patients in line with RCR and NICE guidance
Main duties of the job
To act in accordance within the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times, HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained.
Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards.
To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met.
To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providing input to updating documents as required.
To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing Q.A. checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly.
Complete the competency portfolios for each work area, ensuring tasks are only undertaken unsupervised once competency is confirmed
Supporting, training and supervising students and other junior radiographic staff within the assigned work area.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job responsibilities
General Responsibilities
* To act in accordance within the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times, HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained.
* Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards.
* To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met.
* To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providing input to updating documents as required.
* To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing Q.A. checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly.
* Complete the competency portfolios for each work area, ensuring tasks are only undertaken unsupervised once competency is confirmed.
* Supporting, training and supervising students and other junior radiographic staff within the assigned work area.
Pre- Treatment
* Undertake assessment of all patients prior to the planning procedure to ensure they are fit to undertake the procedure and have all necessary support. Seek advice from senior colleagues and/ or referring to other specialists e.g. Macmillan social worker as necessary.
* Ensure all patients are given information regarding the procedure and that informed consent has been obtained for all elements of the process.
* Localise treatment volumes using the CT Scanner, simulator or clinical mark up as requested under the direction of the Advanced Practitioners.
* Administer I.V. contrast as directed by the Clinician once competence has been achieved by following the formal training programme.
* Perform virtual simulation or prepare data for export into Eclipse planning system as required. Calculation Room.
* Ensuring all treatment information is ready for safe and accurate use for treatment delivery.
* Ensuring all peripheral data is also correct, to include image scheduling, appointment scheduling and entry of data required for accurate capture of the radiotherapy dataset.
* Performing calculations both by hand and using Radcalc programme to calculate doses for non-computer planned treatments.
Treatment
* Undertake assessment of all patients on a daily basis to ensure they are fit for treatment and receiving all necessary support. Seek advice from senior colleagues and/ or referring to other specialists e.g. Macmillan social worker as necessary.
* Ensure all patients receive safe and accurate treatment, reporting any concerns regarding set up to a senior colleague.
* Problem solve technical problems relating to individual patient treatments while acting within own scope of practice, referring issues to senior colleagues as necessary.
* Safely and accurately deliver treatment to patients ensuring all elements of treatment are performed correctly including in vivo dose measurements and any beam modifications.
* Review portal images in accordance with imaging protocols and procedures.
* Ensure all aftercare is in place at the end of radiotherapy treatment and that all documentation is completed correctly.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification Education and training
* HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer, post holder must ensure they meet and comply with all HCPC standards.
* BSc honours in radiotherapy or equivalent qualification as recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Recognised post graduate education, willingness to undertake additional accredited education as appropriate.
Knowledge and experience
* Good experience of working across a range of treatment delivery and planning activities within the Radiotherapy Department as a qualified radiographer.
* Experience working across a range of radiotherapy techniques.
* Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own scope of practice.
Skills
* Ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
* Excellent communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
* Ability to mentor students or other junior staff and trainees.
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.
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum / pro rata
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