Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Research Therapeutic Radiographer
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) we are driving to be the best place to work, learn and deliver exceptional care to our patients. We are one of the largest employers in our region with over 13,000 colleagues. Our workforce is diverse as are the communities we serve across Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and self-motivated Band 6 Senior Therapeutic Radiographers to join our Radiotherapy Research Team.
The post holder will take an active role in the management and co-ordination of the day-to-day organisation of Clinical Trials and Research within Radiotherapy, liaising closely with research governance teams, the Radiotherapy team, medical staff; Radiotherapy Physics, Nursing & Office Staff.
Main duties of the job
You will work across the Multi-Professional Clinical Team to support the integration of Research and new developments into Radiotherapy Practice and will support in the implementation and ongoing management of Radiotherapy trials and projects – both local and national/multi-national.
Closing date of applications: 05 May 2024
Interview date: 17 May 2024
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered
- BSc or equivalent in Radiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of postgraduate study
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working as a qualified therapeutic radiographer
- Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Involvement of writing / contribution to work instructions
- Leadership evidence
Supporting Information
Essential criteria
- Quality of supporting information
- Relevant referees listed
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of contribution to clinical governance / risk assessment
- Evidence of leadership skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Bradley
- Job title
- Principal Pre-Treatment Superintendent
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 785131
- Additional information
Sue Marriott - Radiotherapy Service Manager
Tel: 01332 783292
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Training Centre
Rehab Block
Level 3
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
- Telephone
- 01332 788466
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