Description
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiographer to join their team in Sutton. You will have the opportunity to work in the largest cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high-quality patient care, research, and education. The salary for this permanent, full-time position is £55,524 to £62,652 per annum.
As a Senior I clinical practitioner, you will be responsible for the radiotherapy processes and operational management of a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base. Your main duties will include:
- Supervising the immediate radiographic team, including students, aides, and visitors
- Liaising with medical, physics, nursing, clerical, and support staff within the department and throughout the institution
- Making evidence-based decisions within prescribed limits
- Analysing and approving images following designated training and adhering to protocols
- Being responsible for the accurate preparation, planning, and delivery of treatment by yourself and your team
- Setting high standards of technical expertise and acting as a role model to junior staff members
- Maintaining professional standards of yourself and other team members
- Training team members in the operation of all equipment safely and efficiently
- Meeting regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator under the IR(ME)R regulations
- Making evidence-based decisions within your prescribed scope of practice
- Being responsible for accurate record keeping and providing information required for statistics
The ideal candidate will have:
- HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)
- Significant experience of a sophisticated RT environment as a Senior II treating advanced techniques, particularly IGRT
- Participated in a quality management programme
- Previous experience of participating in clinical education of pre-registration students
- Demonstrate understanding of the advanced principles for sophisticated radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery
- Computer literacy with associated keyboard skills
- Effective communication skills using both written and spoken English
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to act effectively as lead radiographer at a clinical work base
- Commitment to own personal and professional development, as well as to the training and development of others