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Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (4 days per week 8am-6pm, additional part-time role will be 2 days 8-6)
Job ref
223-TRS-247
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified Radiographers to join our team in Shrewsbury. Applications are welcome from Radiographers already working at Band 5 level but this post would also be suitable for newly qualified Radiographers.

This opportunity is primarily within the treatment areas, however, there may be an opportunity to work in pre-treatment.

We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment and the chance to participate in our Radiographer led initiatives including Review Clinics, Site specific MDTs, virtual simulation and IGRT.

We actively encourage role development and support staff in achieving their personal goals and aspirations. All staff have the opportunity to work flexible hours; full-time posts work 37.5 hours over four long days with a rolling day off. All staff participate in on-call for emergency patients at the weekend.

Main duties of the job

  • To carry out all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment in line with the requirements of the Radiotherapy Services Manager.
  • To work alongside other professional groups to develop site specific techniques to improve the quality of care for patients receiving radiotherapy in this department
  • Ensure the needs of the patient are identified and met.

 

Working for our organisation

The department consists of 3 Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators;  a Gulmay Unit and a Canon LB Exceed wide bore CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse.

We are extending the SABR service to include bone and nodes soon.   

We have an active Clinical Trials department and participate in most major trials.

Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life. 

Previous applicants need not apply 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Professional qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Radiographic Studies or equivalent DCR
  • HCPC registration
  • DCR (Diploma of the College of Radiographers)
Desirable criteria
  • Has carried out research; undertaking post graduate qualifications

General educational requirements

Essential criteria
  • Minimum requirement for university entrance but including at least 1 science subject at A Level (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Sufficient experience of working as a qualified therapeutic radiographer to have developed the technical and professional skills necessary to work at this level.
  • Wide experience with radiotherapy equipment and techniques
  • Experience with megavoltage, orthovoltage and superficial treatment units
  • Experience with IGRT
  • Experience in CT and in dosimetry
  • Experience on treatment record and verify systems
Desirable criteria
  • CT planning including 4d CT
  • Experience with Rapidarc
  • Development of effective network contacts to facilitate working relationships.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good comunication skills
  • Team player
  • Patient focussed
  • Employs reflective practice
Desirable criteria
  • Management skills

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Killey
Job title
Radiotherapy Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261179
Additional information

Phone:  01743 261000 Ext 1344

Email [email protected] 

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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