Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

Job summary

This is a fabulous career development opportunity for new & existing Senior Radiographers to join an innovative, friendly organisation whilst experiencing all the benefits of working in a compassionate, aspirational, resourceful & excellent NHS Trust.

The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the RBFT provides fully CHKS accredited Radiotherapy treatment facilities across both its Reading & Bracknell health spaces, is currently equipped with two CT scanners, four Elekta Linear Accelerators, a superficial X-ray unit, & high dose Brachytherapy unit.

One linac has been replaced and gone live.

All treatment choices for patients are underpinned by the latest national guidance for radiotherapy services, including advanced treatments such as SABR, DIBH, VMAT & Adaptive radiotherapy.

Since 2020 the department has also been recognized as a 'Centre of Excellence' for its innovative provision of Surface Guided Radiotherapy, in alliance with Vision RT.

Our diverse workforce of staff and learners all benefit from working with high quality equipment & optimum treatment techniques, whilst experiencing positive levels of clinical support & professional development in all aspects of their training & competence.

We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Main duties of the job

The post holder for this Band 6 Macmillan Senior Therapeutic Radiographer role will be required to:

• Assist the Band 7 Radiographers in delivering innovative Radiotherapy services for a variety of tumour sites across the Reading and Bracknell department locations.
• Ensure that services delivered by the Radiotherapy department meet the highest professional and technical standards, as per CHKS guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
• Achieve and maintain own competencies and skills within an agreed timescale.
• Lead a team of Radiographers in the absence of more senior staff.
• Uphold a patient-centred service whilst ensuring efficiency targets are met.
• Ensure that service provision achieves compliance with the corporate and clinical governance standards required of the Trust.
• Practice as an operator within Radiotherapy as defined by IR(ME)R.
• Participate in the on-call system within the department and work appropriate shifts to meet service needs.
• Participate in the training, supervision and assessment of students and learners on clinical placement at the Berkshire Cancer Centre.
• Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This may include working 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 7am and 8pm, and weekend working if required.

About us

This post will also provide the following outstanding benefits for prospective candidates:

• A 5% Recruitment and Retention allowance in addition to basic salary.
• A further 5% travel allowance for all staff rotations in our Satellite centre in Bracknell.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and teaching opportunities.
• Career progression programmes and personalised coaching towards developing advanced and consultant practitioner status.
• Established Radiographer led services such as palliative care and on treatment reviews, with further expansion plans.
• Access to a variety of ELearning content and educational resources.
• Opportunities to join service related projects and quality improvement initiatives within the department and at wider Trust level.

The vibrant area of Reading, Berkshire, is the perfect place for anyone looking to relocate to a bustling yet family-friendly area within 30 minutes of the capital. The town is picturesquely located on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton.

With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and settle. There are also fantastic facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK, all conveniently located at a walking distance from the hospital itself.

The CQC rated the care provided by the RBFT as Good.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers
• State Registration
• Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management
• Project work
• Evidence of further study
• Understanding of wider cancer agenda e.g. TSSG's for Cancer Network

Previous/relevant experience

Essential

• Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
• Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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