Specialist Therapy Radiographer – Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

We have a vacancy for Band 6 Therapy Radiographers within the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. The post-holder will be responsible for accurate planning, calculation and delivery of radiation treatment, and for maintaining accurate records for each patient. The role requires rotation through specialist areas such as pre treatment, CT simulator and all treatment machines of the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, providing a highly specialised clinical service to patients suffering from cancer. With supervision from the Band 7 radiographer, the post holder will assist in the day to day operation of a treatment unit, CT simulator or other area of the department, and will manage the area during breaks, meetings, etc.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location based in Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
• Full time position (36 hours per week)
• Permanent contract
• Shift pattern: Monday Friday, 08 00

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with and contribute to statutory, divisional and departmental policies, procedures, rules, regulations and protocols with respect to patient care and safety, including IR(ME)R 2000, IRR99 and local rules for radiation safety.
• Control access to radiation controlled areas to ensure the safety of patients, carers, visitors and staff.
• Recognise the significance of the Departmental Quality System (QART) and IR(ME)R regulations, and assist with development of written procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure that any complaint is referred to the appropriate authority.
• Work in the designated area to ensure efficient throughput of patients.
• Supervise more junior staff and colleagues and delegate workload when necessary.
• Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment and electronic programmes in the designated area; take timely and appropriate action to resolve faults or problems.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• State registration with HCPC as a therapy radiographer is mandatory.
• Knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R (Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations).
• In depth knowledge and experience of all modules of the ARIA radiotherapy system.
• Successful completion of competency programme signed off by a Band 7 radiographer in specialist areas such as image review, CT, virtual simulation and advantage windows.
• Knowledge and experience of BWoSCC clinical protocols and radiation physics planning techniques.
• Demonstration of a high degree of competency and experience in all areas of radiotherapy.
• Leadership skills; the ability to act in a supervisory capacity.
• Continuous professional development: ongoing specialist clinical and technical skill development maintained in a CPD portfolio as required by HCPC.

What we offer

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary sacrifice car benefit scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as ‘various’, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces community and recognize military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.