Job summary
The Radiotherapy Department currently has vacancies for Band 7 Therapy Radiographers, 2 of these are for a years maternity leave cover. These are full time posts, but part time hours may be considered.
This would be ideal for anyone wishing to develop both personally and professionally in our busy and forward thinking radiotherapy department. Ideally you should be able to demonstrate experience on a variety of treatment units and clinical areas and show a degree of leadership.
We currently have two Elekta linear accelerators, two Tomotherapy units and 2 Varian Trubeam units, with dedicated SRS platforms, all interfaced with Mosaiq in a paperless environment. Currently, in our remaining 2 bunkers we are having 2 new Varian linacs installed, aiming to be clinical late summer 2024.
Rotations through the department also include our superficial and Gynae HDR suit.
The pre-treatment section comprises of two Canon wide bore CT scanners linked to Raystation planning system.
You would rotate through all of the above. You must be HCPC registered, possess a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent and be fully flexible with shift requirements. Due to the variable nature of the work, you will be required to cover early and late shifts and possible weekend shifts, as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for day to day management of Treatment Unit / Pre-treatment area, ensuring accurate and safe planning / delivery of treatment to patients. You will also be expected to rotate onto the HDR / Orthovoltage Unit.
To provide support and information to the cancer patient and their carers.
To provide clinical education to all trainee staff within in the department.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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Closing date is midnight on 9th July 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 24th July 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
- Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or B.Sc. Hons equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate education in Radiotherapy or Oncology MSc level modules
- Management Qualifications
- Training received or working towards M.Sc. level award
- Research methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in radiotherapy delivery, on treatment imaging, Pre-treatment including dosimetry
- Informal teaching and training of a variety of healthcare professionals
- Experience of Staff management
Desirable
- Significant experience at Band 6 or Band 7
- Experience of research and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology
- Knowledge of principles or Radiotherapy Planning
- Working knowledge of Windows processing packages - Excel, Access
- Knowledge of and use of different information sources
- Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R)
- Knowledge and application of regulations related to obtaining informed consent
Desirable
- Good awareness of the different Treatment Regimes
- Specialist Radiotherapy treatment and planning regimes
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Able to prioritise and schedule tasks
- Planning and organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to synthesis information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
- Ability to make recommendations for change
- Excellent communicator
- Excellent verbal communicator
- Presentation skills - professional presentations
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
- Able to communicate with key groups: Patients, Members of the MDT, Therapy radiography staff, Consultants, Clinical Director, Medical staff, Nursing staff, A&C staff
Desirable
- Communication: Audits
- Communicates with key groups; Senior Management staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Able to work independently
- Able to prioritise and schedule tasks
- Able to plan and organise
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Ability to synthesis information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
- Able to think ahead, judge development trends and plan accordingly
- Ability to make recommendations for and to facilitate change
- Able to challenge and question
- Able to respond to change and apply themselves to developments in practice
- Flexible working hours within those rostered in the department, including weekends and Bank Holidays
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ