Job summary
Band 7 Pre-treatment Therapeutic Radiographer- Sutton site. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, caring and highly motivated therapy radiographer to work as a Band 7 Team Leader within the Pre-treatment team. The role will include working in all key areas of the Pre-treatment services, which include Mould room, a Siemens Confidence CT scanner, Cannulation and Virtual simulation (Raystation) - much of which is radiographer led. The department has 6 Elekta Linear accelerators, 2 Radixact units, a Cyberknife and an Elekta MR Linac. Digital patient pathways are managed using the Mosaiq Smart Clinic software throughout the department. This role will give you the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of radiotherapy development in a forward thinking and technically advanced department for the benefit of your patients. Please note this is a part time position 0.6WTE (3 working days per week). If you would like further information please contact: Clare Ockwell- Pre-Treatment Lead Radiographer. Email: clare.ockwell@rmh.nhs.uk Tel: 0208 9156055

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will liaise with medical, physics, nursing, clerical and support staff within the department and throughout the institution. The key working relationships will be with superintendent radiographers.

About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job responsibilities
As clinical lead at the work base to be responsible for evidence based decision making within prescribed limits. Be competent to analyse and approve images following designated training and adhering to protocols. Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and by all members of the immediate team. Set high standards of technical expertise, acting as role model to junior staff members. To be responsible for maintaining professional standards of self and other team members. The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a team and will have exemplary communication and patient care skills along with strong pre-treatment technical skills and experience. In addition, this role requires someone who is flexible and keen to learn as the role includes developing our multimodality pathways for enhanced planning in a quality driven environment.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)

Desirable

• Postgraduate attainment in therapeutic radiography related subject/leadership/management
• Postgraduate qualification/training in assessing/supervising/teaching

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience of 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

Desirable

• Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation.
• Have experience in paper light/paper free radiotherapy processes
• Have experience of using Aria/Mosaiq

Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of the advanced principles for sophisticated radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery.
• Computer literate with associated keyboard skills
• Be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English; as will be required to manage sensitive information in situations that will require diplomacy and empathy
• Have demonstrable problem solving and decision-making ability
• Display strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise tasks
• Be able to act effectively as lead radiographer at a clinical work base with ability to motivate team members to achieve their full potential in a challenging environment. Be a credible practitioner so as to be able to perform as lead in a given area/situation.
• Have assured demeanour with appropriate confidence in own abilities, be able to seek managerial support as necessary
• Commitment to own personal and professional development, as well as to the training and development of others.

Circumstances
Essential

• Able to work non-standard hours between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 to meet the exigencies of the service and will be expected to participate in the non-residential radiotherapy weekend on call service and the weekend day or bank holiday service that runs up to 8 times a year to cover gaps in treatment.
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: 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.

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

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Pre-treatment Lead Operational Superintendent, Clare Ockwell, clare.ockwell@rmh.nhs.uk