• Job Description

  Req#: C9318-23-0889?language=&page=586&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Gloucestershire Oncology Centre has a progressive Radiotherapy department across two sites with state of the art machines delivering IMRT, Arcing and SABR techniques with adaptive therapy. We have a superficial unit and also deliver Brachytherapy.

  This post is a full time, Band 6 Advanced practitioner in Radiotherapy, based at the Hereford Satellite Centre.

  The department is involved in numerous National research Trials and has research Radiographers. We also have Consultant Radiographers in both Breast and Prostate Cancer.

  The department prides itself in a very high standard of patient care and also delivers a Late Effects Service to extend this care beyond initial treatment.

  We are keen to develop our staff based on competency and encourage further education and we welcome well motivated, caring and conscientious individuals to our team.

  Previous applicants need not apply.

  Main duties of the job

  Work as an operator, entitled under IRMER, to deliver and supervise a range of complex Radiotherapy procedures requiring precise positioning of patients and machinery, meeting professional and departmental standards.

  Undertake the daily operation and organisation of the treatment machine. Responsible to act up in the absence of the Band 7 Team Lead, Enhanced Practitioner.

  Carry out volumetric imaging, making decisions regarding treatment placement. Carry out palliative KV imaging on-set planning. Become a practitioner for concomitant exposures. Provide evidence-based advice regarding treatment related side effects. Administer medication under PGD guidelines. Undertake RPS course. Supervise and train junior staff and students. Carry out staff appraisals.

  Update the department's Quality Management System. Ensure that equipment is safe and accurate to operate, reporting faults and incidents. Undertake Category 1 cover for Bank Holidays and work at the Cheltenham Centre, if required.

  About us

  The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre provides Radiotherapy services to patients from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire.

  The Trust Values are Caring, Listening and Excelling which underpin our vision which is Best Care for Everyone

  The centre is over two sites with the primary site in the Oncology Centre of Cheltenham General Hospital and a Satellite site at the County Hospital, Hereford.

  The post holder will be based at the Satellite centre but will be required to work at Cheltenham when necessary.

  The objective of the Oncology Centre and Radiotherapy department is to provide curative and palliative care to patients in a compassionate and professional environment.

  The Radiotherapy Vision is - "Outstanding Radiotherapy delivered with excellent professionalism, expertise and compassionate care"

  To this end, the post holder will have responsibility for delivering an efficient, high quality, safe service for patients, with outstanding patient care.

  Date posted

  01 September 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  318-23-R9544-F

  Job locations

  Hereford Satellite Centre

  Hereford

  HR1 2ER

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A detailed job description is included.

  Visits to both the Cheltenham site and the Hereford satellite can be arranged.

  Contact Lisa Addis lisa.addis@nhs.net

  0300 422 2919

  to arrange a visit.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A detailed job description is included.

  Visits to both the Cheltenham site and the Hereford satellite can be arranged.

  Contact Lisa Addis lisa.addis@nhs.net

  0300 422 2919

  to arrange a visit.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSC in Radiotherapy or equivalent
  • HCPC registration

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post registration education

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in an advanced Radiotherapy centre
  • Experience of skills with IGRT
  • IT Competency

  Desirable

  • Use of specific department computerised patient system - ARIA
  • Use of hospital computerised patient system
  • Experience of Periods of acting up into advanced position

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  Essential

  • Work well under pressure
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Able to manoeuvre patients and equipment
  • A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation

  Desirable

  • Good administrative skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSC in Radiotherapy or equivalent
  • HCPC registration

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post registration education

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in an advanced Radiotherapy centre
  • Experience of skills with IGRT
  • IT Competency

  Desirable

  • Use of specific department computerised patient system - ARIA
  • Use of hospital computerised patient system
  • Experience of Periods of acting up into advanced position

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  Essential

  • Work well under pressure
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Able to manoeuvre patients and equipment
  • A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation

  Desirable

  • Good administrative skills

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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

  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Hereford Satellite Centre

  Hereford

  HR1 2ER

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Hereford Satellite Centre

  Hereford

  HR1 2ER

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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