Pre-Treatment Therapeutic Radiographer - Specialist Practitioner

Torbayandsouthdevon; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Torquay is seeking an experienced Pre-treatment Therapeutic Radiographer to join their dedicated radiotherapy team. The successful candidate will engage in pre-treatment activities, including CT and 4DCT scans, as well as provide support for complex treatment setups. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, as the department actively participates in clinical trials to offer the most current treatments available. This role emphasizes work-life balance in a caring and innovative environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Friendly multi-professional team

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Therapeutic Radiographer.
• Knowledge of radiotherapy protocols and procedures.
• Familiarity with clinical trials and standard care changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient pre-treatment service.
• Produce accurate Radiotherapy planning-CT datasets.
• Liaise with treatment radiographers for complex issues.
• Support on-going professional development.

Skills

Experienced in pre-treatment activities

CT and 4DCT

Cannulation

Contrast delivery

Palliative virtual simulation

Tools

Mosaiq Oncology Management System

Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS)

Limbus AI OAR outlining software

Canon Aquilion CT Scanner

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Pre-treatment Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly multi-professional radiotherapy team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We deliver a range of treatment techniques, including Lung and Bone SABR and we are actively engaged in both commercial and non-commercial research trials.

You will be an enthusiastic Therapeutic Radiographer with significant experience in pre-treatment activities including CT, 4DCT, cannulation, contrast delivery and palliative virtual simulation.

You will be joining at an exciting time when we are implementing SGRT (now installed on both linacs and in CT) and abdominal compression. In addition we are upgrading our current version of Mosaiq in the Autumn and working towards implementation of a new Devon wide EPR system.

You will be joining our caring, committed, and innovative team in beautiful South Devon where we value work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• You will be expected to provide an efficient, effective and timely pre-treatment service in accordance with the departmental protocols and procedures.
• You will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of Radiotherapy planning-CT datasets for a range of body-sites, including use of 4DCT and contrast.
• You will be responsible for the palliative radiotherapy pre-treatment calculations and data entry.
• You will liaise and work with the treatment radiographers in problem solving complex treatment set-ups or issues as they arise and help produce guidance for IGRT when required.
• You will be supported with on-going professional development and in maintaining your own portfolio of practice.
• You will contribute to maintaining the radiotherapy BSI accreditation and ensure that all patients receive an outstanding quality service.

We are friendly multi-professional team and staff and patients often comment on the kindness and professionalism of our service.

Our department comprising of two matched VERSA Elekta Linacs, Mosaiq Oncology Management System, Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS), Limbus AI OAR outlining software and Canon Aquilion CT Scanner.

The department actively participates in clinical trials, and we ensure early adoption of changes to standard of care of radiotherapy to ensure our local population receive the most current treatment available.

We support continuous professional development for all staff. We are invested in ensuring you have the right skills and knowledge to perform your role and ensure you are upskilled and prepared for future changes in service delivery.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Naomi Hopkins
Job title: Head of Radiotherapy
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01803 655382

Sarah Close, Treatment Section Manager, [e-mail]