Therapeutic Radiographer

The Northamptonshire Centre for Oncology would like to hear from HCPC registered radiographers, or students due to qualify, who are ready to join our team of radiographer working in rotational posts across treatment and pre-treatment. Experience of working in a 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. To supervise and provide clinical leadership to the students 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 Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. 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 have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. 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 documentationis completed correctly Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications BSc honours in radiotherapy or equivalent qualification as recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer, post holder must ensure they meet and comply with all HCPC standards Knowledge and Experience Good experience of working across a range of treatment delivery and planning activities within the Radiotherapy Department as a qualified/ student radiographer Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own scope of practice Up to date knowledge of current best practice across a broad range of radiotherapy techniques Experience of working with an accredited quality system. Skills Effective interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team. 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. £31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer annum / pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr