Radiotherapy Risk and Governance Lead

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Radiographer to join the Radiotherapy Management team at University Hospital Southampton, leading on Risk and Governance.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have HCPC registration, with study at Masters level or equivalent.

For more information about this opportunity, please use the below contact details.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Study at Master level or equivalence
• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography / Diploma of College of Radiographers with specialist experience and courses.
• HCPC Registration.
• Change management and implementation skills
• Management & leadership experience
• Highly developed clinical expertise within the context of a busy radiotherapy service
• Evidence of well-developed communication skills both up and down the organisational structure
• Evidence of working at a senior level within a Radiotherapy Department
• Evidence of evidence-based service improvement
• Ability to manage a complex project

Desirable criteria

• Project management/educational experience Understanding of wider cancer agenda and NHS commissioning structure
• Project work Working toward SoR Accreditation
• Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management.
• Experience of working with staff in a management capacity
• Evidence of teaching / training skills