Technical and Developmental Lead Radiographer in Reading

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.

We are:

• Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
• Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
• Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
• Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

We value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious radiographer who is passionate about innovation, research and service development. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal conversation or visit to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Main duties of the job:

• Lead the implementation of new radiotherapy techniques and technologies.
• Provide expert technical and clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop, review and implement policies, protocols and pathways supporting service innovation.
• Lead technical service developments aligned to departmental and national priorities.
• Horizon scan and evaluate emerging technologies and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain expert clinical practice through regular treatment delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the Radiotherapy Workforce & Education team to ensure effective implementation of technique-related training programmes.
• Lead and support audit, research and service evaluation projects.
• Present and publish innovations and research findings nationally and internationally.
• Support operational service delivery and undertake senior leadership responsibilities as required by the Radiotherapy Managers.
• Participate in on-call and flexible service provision.

The Berkshire Cancer Centre provides comprehensive Radiotherapy services across Reading and Bracknell and is fully CHKS accredited. The department has an excellent reputation for innovation, service improvement, workforce development and research.

What We Can Offer:

• Relocation support for eligible candidates.
• 5% Fringe High Cost Area Supplement for staff rotations in Bracknell Clinic.
• Access to funded development opportunities, and Macmillan training grants.
• Leadership, and management development programmes.
• Coaching and mentorship opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to research, innovation and service transformation.
• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our CARE values of being Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful and Excellent and who are committed to delivering outstanding care for patients across Berkshire and beyond.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer.
• Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Experience:

• Significant post-registration radiotherapy experience.
• Experience implementing new radiotherapy techniques and technologies.
• Demonstrable leadership experience.
• Experience supporting education, training and development of staff.
• Evidence of service development and quality improvement.
• Strong multidisciplinary working skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Research, publication and conference presentation experience.
• Advanced oncology practice experience.

Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work-life balance.

Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part-time staff.

Employee Assistance Programme, Money Advice Service, generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff, on-site nursery, full educational library services, cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles, bus to work scheme, excellent rail and bus links, and a huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke-free environment. A smoke-free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.