Therapeutic Radiographer Advanced Practice

• Be recognised as the lead practitioner in their specific field, setting an example to junior staff and being available to advise colleagues in other areas.
• Deputise for the Band 8a where necessary to address staffing issues, skill mix and tackle wider departmental problems. Liaise with operational managers, disseminating information and attaining departmental working objectives.
• Must be aware of the skills and competencies available within the team, utilising them effectively and delegating appropriately. Ensures the team they are leading is progressing through the departmental competency programme and highlights when issues arise in order to maintain the required skill mix and deliver a safe, high quality service.
• Demonstrates safe use and maintenance of expensive, specialist equipment used by self and others, using quality assurance methods.
• Is the lead liaison with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including clinicians, engineers, nurses, physics colleagues, students and other allied health professionals, to maintain a positive working relationship across all professional boundaries.
• Annually appraise junior band 5 and band 6 radiographers.
• Initiate regular stock-taking, placing orders with internal and external distributors.

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

Essential

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
• Health Profession Council (HCPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.

Essential

• Relevant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge. At least 18 months as a band 6 radiographer.
• Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.
• Leadership experience.

Essential

• Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept and nationally in conferences and workshops
• Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
• Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload.
• Be committed to self - development and continued professional development.
• Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team. Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation.