Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

Job summary
Radiotherapy is important in the treatment of cancer. Here at Peterborough City Hospital, we have been delivering radiotherapy since the hospital opened in 2010.

This senior role involves working as part of a team of therapeutic radiographers providing a highly specialist clinical and technical service and to be involved in the total care of patients undergoing Radiotherapy treatment.

The Senior Therapeutic Radiographer will critically evaluate all aspects of the patient pathway to facilitate optimal treatment delivery and to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the designated working area that is allocated on a rotational basis. Daily, they will provide support and information to the cancer patient and their carers maintaining a high level of patient care, communicating complex and delicate information with tact and sensitivity

The Senior Therapeutic Radiographer works closely with a multi-professional team of clinical oncologists, physicists, radiographers, technicians, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge, skills and expertise to the department.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

Main duties of the job
Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of patients, putting them first and providing complex clinical care that is evidence-based, person-centred, safe, and compassionate. Use existing knowledge and expertise and enhanced levels of clinical judgement to independently undertake complex and holistic assessments.

Act independently to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate complex care using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions. Act as an expert resource within their own organisation and for external agencies.

Develop, deliver and evaluate education and training opportunities for others within own scope of practice. Communicate effectively in challenging environments and situations with patients, their families/carers and the multi-disciplinary team.

Promote and encourage innovative clinical practice to support a culture of excellence within the wider health and care team. Lead and manage unpredictable and unplanned clinical situations. Participate in resource management, strategic service development, planning and service improvement.

Lead, monitor, develop and appraise staff and learners

About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or DCR(T) in radiotherapy
• Has HCPC registration ( or has applied for registration)

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of leadership

Desirable

• Experience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting

Knowledge
Essential

• Has knowledge of relevant legislation

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.