Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice (Band 5 Annex 21)

Technical / Clinical Work within the departmental protocols; under supervision. Under supervision be able to use their own judgement following assessment of patient and identifying and escalating when needed to a registered professional in the team. To develop their skills in analysing complex treatments during their training Contribute to clinical discussion under the supervision of the team To undertake additional training and development to maintain and develop personal skills, up-to-date and effective practice and knowledge in relation to the role through continuing professional development. Undertake all mandatory training relevant to role Complete an annual appraisal with clear objectives aligned with year of training Act as peer support in years 2 and 3 to new apprentices commencing their programmes Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and Safety legislation in the workplace. Provide, receive and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in line with information governance legislation. Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter, in accordance with the infection control policy. Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR(ME)R 2000. Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice under supervision and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.Management/leadership Manage their own time efficiently, ensuring all clinical and academic needs/ requirements are met. Understand the departmental processes and assist with the daily workflow for the area they are working in, under supervision. Using empathic, motivational, and compassionate communication skills to represent the views of team members and peers at meetings and workgroups and when reporting information back to the team.

Patient care Working under supervision, ensure they follow the Trust policies and work protocols to give high quality patient care. Highlighting any areas of concern to a supervising member of the team. Highlighting and following Trust procedures with any concerns in regard to safeguarding of patients and their families Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and cleaning environments; including equipment pre/post procedure, under supervision. Working under supervision, recognise and appropriately act upon the emotional and psychological needs of patients, colleagues, team and ones self due to the frequent exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances, e.g. continually working with patients with cancer. Working under supervision, dealing empathetically with cancer patients, families and carers with challenging behaviour, caused by either the physical and/or emotional effects of diagnosis or the disease, impacts on the emotional effort required for this post. Dealing with the large age range of patients and carers / dependents of varying physical states including anaesthetised and unconscious.

General Actively participate in and support activities in promoting and recruiting to the profession. To work flexibly as required by the service need. Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on call.

Training / Academic Studies To participate and attend all teaching activities and meetings as required of the degree course at the Higher Education Institute (HEI) or local departmental training. Ensure all assignments and academic workload is completed to the required level and in a timely manner. Attend academic sessions, some of which will be at the HEI, and use protected time appropriately to ensure completion of the programme. Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team in conjunction with the HEI, within a specified time period Complete the competency-based training set by the HEI, providing evidence in the required portfolio/degree modules. Provide mentorship, guidance, and be a consistent role model for other learners in the department. Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, that may impinge on the apprenticeship completion. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Qualifications

Skills

Values

Essential: - Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other Requirements

Essential: - Able to fulfill Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)