Radiographer

Royal Marsden; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer centre in the UK seeks a therapeutic radiographer to join their team. The role involves carrying out radiotherapy processes, managing complex treatment environments, and supervising junior staff. Candidates must have a BSc in Radiotherapy, HCPC registration, and experience with advanced RT techniques. This position offers learning opportunities and the chance to contribute to high-quality patient care in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Wide range of staff benefits

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer is essential.
• BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent is required.
• Post registration experience of sophisticated RT equipment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver treatment accurately.
• Comply with infection control precautions.
• Guide patients through the radiotherapy process.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

Time management skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy

HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer

Postgraduate attainment in therapeutic radiography

Tools

Aria

Mosaiq

Job description

Would you like the opportunity to work in the largest cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high quality patient care, research and education.

In addition to 4 Elekta linear accelerators, the Sutton dept has an Elekta MR linear accelerator, Cyberknife unit, Gulmay superficial unit and two Radixact units with a new Elekta Evo currently being installed. The department has a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and utilises multi- modality imaging for planning. The Royal Marsden Hospital is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. We have an international reputation for high quality patient care, research and education, and want you to be part of our team.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out radiotherapy processes as prescribed, carefully and accurately and assisting in the operational management of a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base, which may be a treatment unit, a brachytherapy unit, a CT scanner, VS area or a treatment preparation area, and supervising the immediate radiographic team in the absence of a team leader.

The post-holder will liaise with medical, physics, nursing, clerical and support staff within the department and throughout the institution. The key working relationships will be with the Senior I radiographers.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

• Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and by members of the immediate team in the absence of the Senior I radiographer.
• Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations. With appropriate experience may be defined also as a practitioner for concomitant exposures as before.
• Make evidence based decisions within the prescribed scope of practice. Analysis and approval of planning and treatment verification images, following designated training and adhering to work instructions and protocols.
• Guide and encourage patients through all stages of the radiotherapy process with support for both their physical and emotional reactions.
• Participate in the clinical education and assessment, both formal and informal of a diverse mix of student radiographers at the work base, and assist in their day to day supervision.
• Comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer
• BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme
• Postgraduate attainment in therapeutic radiography related subject/leadership/management

Experience

• Post registration experience of sophisticated RT equipment treating advanced techniques in a complex department, competent in IGRV , IMRT technologies
• Participated in a quality management programme
• Previous experience of participating in clinical education of pre-registration students
• Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation.
• Have experience in paper light/paper free radiotherapy processes
• Have experience of using Aria/Mosaiq

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Demonstrate understanding of the advanced principles for sophisticated radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery.
• Be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English
• Able to manage sensitive information in situations that will require diplomacy and empathy.
• Display strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise tasks
• Computer literate with associated keyboard skills

Circumstances

• Able to work non-standard hours between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 to meet the exigencies of the service
• Able to participate in the non-residential radiotherapy weekend on call service
• Able to work the weekend day or bank holiday service that runs up to 8 times a year to cover gaps in treatment
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

• Have demonstrable problem solving and decision making ability
• Be a credible practitioner so as to be able to deputise as team leader in Senior I radiographer absence
• Sensitive and considered manner to enable appropriate interaction with all team members, displaying appropriate confidence in own abilities.

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.