Job summary
This role offers an opportunity to be part of the dynamic radiotherapy team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments and will work across a wide range of areas; pre-treatment, treatment-prep, the treatment units and brachytherapy. UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence.

Radiotherapy services at UCLH are delivered across two departments. The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS. The proton beam therapy (PBT) department is equipped with Varian ProBeam gantries with advanced imaging packages and robotic couches. Both departments have a dedicated CT scanner and the PBT department also has a dedicated MRI scanner.

The department delivers radiotherapy services for a broad spectrum of cancers comprising of common cancers as well as specialist treatments including brachytherapy, molecular radiotherapy and total body irradiation. The PBT department focus's predominantly on head and neck, brain and sarcoma treatment sites. Paediatrics and TYAs make up approximately one third of the patient cohort.

Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of radiotherapy services for the common cancers and a wide range of specialist treatments including paediatric and adolescent workload, a broad range of brachytherapy and isotope work, total body irradiation, and IMRT treatments.

The post holder will deliver radiotherapy treatments within both the photon and proton services on complex and state of the art equipment along with colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team. This will occur under supervision of senior staff, to ensure accurate treatment for a range of procedures. To participate in all aspects of treatment, planning and patient care on the treatment units and the pre-treatment suite within the department on a rotational basis.

The post holder will be required to liaise with patients receiving care in the radiotherapy department and their relatives and carers as necessary. Also, all grades of radiotherapy radiographers, radiotherapy A&C staff, students, trainee assistant practitioners, multidisciplinary members of the radiotherapy and oncology department. Physics department and engineer team, all clinical oncology medical staff, lecturers from City University and other higher education institutions, other healthcare professionals from the Trust and from outside the Trust. Specialist healthcare professionals e.g. bone marrow transplant co-ordinators, designated representative from manufacturers of equipment, staff from facilities department e.g. porters, domestic and catering staff.

Person Specification
Essential

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
• Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy radiographer.
• To be able to explain the patient's journey through the radiotherapy department, and the various stages of simulation, planning, treatment and follow up.
• Provide information and support about cancer, and communicate highly distressing, sensitive information to patients and relatives/carers.
• Be enthusiastic and motivated, with the ability to work with the team through times of change.
• Be able to demonstrate a knowledge of QA systems.
• Basic understanding of Governance issues.
• Radiotherapy related IT systems e.g. ARIA.
• Commercial systems e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Implications for national collection and input of data.

Desirable

• Other affiliated department IT e.g. Epic.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8360608

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.