Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

The post holder will be an experienced practitioner rotating through the Radiotherapy Department providing

clinical technical services using a range of highly specialist Radiotherapy

Treatment and planning equipment.

You will work with and deputise for the treatment Team Leaders (band 7)

in managing the caseload, staff and equipment of their designated unit, maintaining associated records and delivering evidence based, patient centred

care.

You will be expected to undertake cannulation training and IV contrast administration whilst in the pre-treatment area.

The

department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers, and the post

holder will be expected to participate fully in the supervision, training and

assessing of students.

Take

responsibility for the correct interpretation, application and delivery of

routine and complex Radiotherapy treatment prescriptions using advanced

clinical skills

that highly specialist Radiotherapy equipment is used safely and accurately

within the tolerances defined for the technique/ procedure and in accordance

with manufacturers guidance and departmental protocols.

Undertake verification processes

evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT, ensuring

that results are systematically analysed to maintain treatment accuracy.

justify any deviation from department protocols or predetermined tolerances

keeping appropriate records and calling on other members of the

multidisciplinary team for further advice / action as necessary.

Ensure that in-vivo dosimetry

measurements are undertaken for patients receiving external beam treatment and

act on measurements that are out of tolerance.

treatment localisation and verification using CT scanner and virtual simulator

acquiring appropriate images and ensuring that all setup information is recorded

accurately and unambiguously, including undertaking cannulation and IV contrast

administration.

and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes including:

o Patient scheduling

o Production of vsim

treatment plans

o Input and checking of

treatment critical data using the patient management system (Mosaiq)

o Transfer of images

o Electronic checking of

complex treatment prescriptions

o Collation of all

treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit

Evaluate

results of these processes and take appropriate action in line with

departmental procedures.

Liaise

with other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment

related processes to ensure a seamless pathway for the patient. This will

o Arranging the

manufacture of immobilisation devices, lead masks and other treatment

accessories

o Scheduling of patients

to comply with Chemotherapy / Radiotherapy clinical trials

o Transport arrangements

o On treatment reviews

and follow up appointments

Undertake

Out of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.

IV contrast administration

Patient care

written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of

Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuring

that explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level of

understanding

and implement an appropriate supportive care package for patients liaising with

other departments, professionals and agencies to optimise support before during

and after treatment

Educate,

motivate and reassure patients to ensure compliance with treatment regimens

assessing the patients physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensure

that it is appropriate to proceed with treatment

Management

Supervise,

train and assess less experienced staff and students in the workplace, setting

high standards and enabling them to develop their professional skills

for the Team Leaders in all technical aspects of work within the treatment

room, in the day to day management of the treatment unit (including management

of junior staff and students) and its workload / appointments

Undertake

training / updates required to operate all equipment safely, effectively and to

maximise its therapeutic / diagnostic potential

Participate

in Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust Mandatory

training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate

Be

involved research and development within the department as required

facilitating the implementation of evidence based practice

Ensure

that all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment is used according to

manufacturers guidelines and departmental policies seeking advice from

appropriate

Contribute

to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures

and work instructions

familiar with quality assurance tests for designated equipment, performing the

tests as required to assess the units fitness for clinical use, reporting any

deviations or faults in line with departmental protocols

Report

all Clinical incidents in line with departmental policy

Ensure that any records relating to the

planning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintained

as per departmental / trust policy

Seek appropriate support and guidance

regarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.

Report any malfunctions / breakdown of

equipment to the appropriately.

Communicate and receive sensitive

information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Communicate with Cancer patients and

their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that each

patient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.

Be responsible and accountable for own

actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct

Work within the standards and

requirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development,

implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work

instructions.

To understand and comply with

professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of

Professional conduct)

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large

acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute

services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a

larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from

three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our

caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred

care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to

work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our

everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise

accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working

within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a

DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check

(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting

Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Experience

Essential: - Post qualification experience using current Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems

Desirable: - Acting up experience at band 6 level; - Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs or Mosaiq; - SABR treatment delivery

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable: - Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment

Personal Qualities

Qualifications

Essential: - BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent; - HCPC registration