Job summary
The Northamptonshire Centre for Oncology would like to hear from experienced HCPC registered radiographers, who are ready to join our team of radiographers working in rotational posts across treatment and pre-treatment. Experience of working in an NHS 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 and deputising for the Band 7 team Leader as required
To supervise and provide clinical leadership to the students and junior staff 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
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Job description
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 documentation is completed correctly
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer, post holder must ensure they meet and comply with all HCPC standards
- BSc honours in radiotherapy or equivalent qualification as recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Recognised post graduate education, willingness to undertake additional accredited education as appropriate
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Good experience of working across a range of treatment delivery and planning activities within the Radiotherapy Department as a qualified radiographer.
- Experience working across a range of radiotherapy techniques
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own scope of practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to mentor students or other junior staff and trainees
Desirable
- input to writing quality documentation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Calm under pressure, approachable, flexible and organised
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Ability to manipulate highly complex and expensive equipment with a high degree of precision
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Senior Radiographer in Northampton employer: Northampton General Hospital
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Paediatric Oncology Consultants. With a commitment to professional development, the hospital provides generous study budgets, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation in child health services. Located in Northampton, you will be part of an award-winning team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to children and young people, making a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Northampton General Hospital Recruitment Team
