Job summary
- Main area
- Radiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-NMUH-7704216
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Middlesex Hospital
- Town
- Enfield
- Salary
- £35,763 - £43,466 Per Annum Including HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Therapeutic Radiographer (North Middlesex Hospital)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
We are searching for an enthusiastic, dynamic competent band 5 radiographer to join our welcoming Radiotherapy team.
The radiographer will be expected to provide clinical practice relevant to all areas within the scope of the role.
They will be expected to maintain a level of clinical and administrative competence whilst acting within the standards of proficiency expected of the position.
Main duties of the job
The Radiographer will be expected to provide clinical practice relevant to all areas within the scope of the role. They will be expected to maintain a level of clinical and administrative competence whilst acting within the standards of proficiency expected of the position.
They will work to:
Maintain clinical workloads by treating patients and carrying out tasks using processes outlined within the Quality System
Provide information to other professionals, the wider multidisciplinary team, patients and their families/carers where asked, and if the request is within their scope of knowledge.
Acknowledge limitations on skills and knowledge and seek advice/signpost where appropriate
Work with the team to maintain and improve the service for all users- including participation in audits
Participate in the training and development of the student cohort, and proactively enhance patient experience.
Communicate effectively within their teams and the department to ensure we continue to operate as one team
Working for our organisation
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. The North Middlesex Hospital is now one of four health units within the Royal Free London.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Expert Practice
To develop and maintain good working relationships with all staff and departments, liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other professional health care groups to ensure a quality, patient centred, seamless service.
To be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, providing the highest possible standard of care for patients.
Participate in decisions regarding patient management, seeking advice and reflecting on practice where appropriate to develop the necessary skills for the role
To apply decision making and problem-solving skills in all radiotherapy technical processes to resolve a range of issues in their relevant area
To apply role extension where service dictates additional skills be required within areas of knowledge and capability
To recognise limitations and to seek support as per departmental escalation policies
To communicate, guide and encourage patients and carers through all stages of the radiotherapy process, with sensitive support for both their physical and emotional reactions. Including signposting for any Holistic Needs and psychological and/or counselling services if required.
To provide advice about treatment and side effects for patients, relatives and carers, in a timely, appropriate and sensitive manner.
To assess, recognise and manage radiotherapy radiation-induced toxicity and cancer-related side effects during treatment
To respect the ethical, moral, cultural, religious and social values that underpins a patient’s identity.
To generate and sustain relationships that maintains and promotes human dignity, rights and responsibilities and ensures confidentiality.
To provide the above elements of patient care to those suffering with dementia as per trust policy
To report any injury to patients, visitors or contractors in accordance with Trust policy, completing appropriate documentation and informing the Head of Radiotherapy.
To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own practice, practising within the framework of current legislation, fulfilling the duty of care to the patient, public and the Profession.
To comply with departmental policies for IR(ME)R 2017 compliance.
To work under the supervision of senior/superintendent radiographers to review departmental protocol in their respective designated areas
To comply with professional, statutory and Trust policies and procedures (e.g. Code of Professional Conduct, SoR Guidelines on Professional Practice and CPD, Health and Safety at Work Act etc.)
To undertake other duties that may occasionally be required as per service needs
2. Professional Leadership, Education & Training
To demonstrate and encourage the management of personal and professional development, maintaining and improving skills and knowledge. through appraisal, and a portfolio of sustained and effective life-long learning.
To provide support, advice and education for the radiotherapy team using advanced communication and influencing skills.
To promote the Profession, demonstrate equipment, and contribute to the education of visitors, students, other health care professionals, patients and the wider community.
To participate in the clinical teaching and support of students, radiographers and to act as Student Assessors, regarding the undergraduate degree in Radiotherapy.
To participate in the induction of new members of staff, actively engaging with their initial training and providing a point of contact for queries, feedback, and wellbeing support.
To assist in the assessment of clinical competency for junior radiographers and new members of staff.
To participate in presentations when appropriate, promoting knowledge and awareness of radiotherapy, developing the service as one team.
Provide educational sessions within the Trust and externally.
3. Practice & Service Development
To participate in the department’s on-going clinical & quality audit programme and appropriate work-related research and developmental projects.
To disseminate research and best practice findings in the form of publications, presentations and posters to a national and international audience
To participate in the compilation of accurate local statistics for audit purposes on machine activity.
To remain appraised of the evidence, base in the practice of the specialism through relevant reading on current research projects, trends and developments.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration as a Therapy Radiographer
- DCR(T) or BSc (hons) in Therapy Radiography
Desirable criteria
- Radiotherapy Training courses
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Able to concentrate and keep focused with interruptions from other staff, patients and relatives
- Practical experience delivering radiotherapy
- Strong organisational ability with good time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
Others
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to cope with moving and handling of patients and equipment
- Generally good eyesight adjusted to work in artificial lighting conditions and with VDU
- Good spatial and hand eye coordination as required to manoeuvre machinery, patient and equipment avoiding collision and resulting in proper alignment
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Good IT skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in radiotherapy planning & imaging techniques. Able to analyse images
Desirable criteria
- Significant clinical experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Sharif Shaykhoun
- Job title
- Head of Radiotherapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 887 3268
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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- Telephone
- If you have any queries, please contact NLPSS Recruitment Helpdesk tel. 020 3758 2060
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