Job summary
We are a networked, paperless, Varian department. We have a managed service contract securing a fleet of five Varian linear accelerators, two CT simulators, a Bravos brachytherapy unit and Xstrahl superficial unit. Our dosimetry planning is radiographer-led, predominately using VMAT and IMRT. We also have an established SABR service and an expanding on-treatment review team, including a therapeutic radiographer-led late effects review service. We have SGRT (Align RT) on all our Linacs and on CT (SimRT).

We are a clinical placement site for student radiographers from the University of Suffolk and University of Hertfordshire (UH), and apprentices from Sheffield Hallam University and UH. This gives you the opportunity to help us shape the next generation of therapeutic radiographers.

Main duties of the job
We welcome applications from experienced therapeutic radiographers with excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills, who are keen to play a role in keeping our service at the forefront of modern radiotherapy. We understand the importance of radiographer advancement and will support you with your personal development.

You will work a four-day week, with a day off during the week, working early and late shifts between 07:00 - 20:00 hrs. You will be expected to work on-call duties at the weekends and occasional Saturdays and bank holidays to ensure gaps in treatment are minimised. We support flexible working and welcome applications from applicants wishing to work part time.

About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

• To supervise and deliver with a high level of skill and accuracy, radiotherapy treatments using external beam radiation and/or sealed sources.
• To supervise and undertake the planning of patients treatments, alongside clinicians and other team members.
• To supervise and be actively involved in the pre/post planning processes, including treatment course scheduling, calculations for treatment dose and programming of the treatment plan using computer systems.
• To provide patients and carers with verbal and written advice specific to their needs.
• Assess the patients holistic needs ensuring their suitability for radiotherapy planning or treatment, giving the appropriate advice and communicating with other members of the multi-disciplinary team if necessary.
• To ensure that accurate statistics and records are maintained, in line with the policies of the Department.
• To communicate and co-ordinate with the multi-disciplinary team involved in the patients cancer journey.
• To deputise, where necessary for the Superintendent Radiographer.
• To liaise with all other Departments concerned with the patients management.
• To take responsibility for the safe and accurate use of expensive and highly complex Radiotherapy equipment.
• To take responsibility for the organisation of the day to day running of the unit, including, but not limited to, the participation and development of Quality Assurance Procedures and statistical data collection.

Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Therapy) or BSc (Hons) Degree in Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology or equivalent degree
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Experience
Essential

• Significant clinical experience postgrad including current and continuous service at clinical Senior Radiographer level.

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to co-ordinate, consolidate and motivate team
• Leadership Skills

Attitude, aptitude
Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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