Therapeutic Radiographer Radiotherapy

To

work as part of a Radiography team under the supervision of Senior

Radiographers in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatment using

highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education, practical and

emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.

The

department provides clinical placements for student radiographers and the post holder

will be expected to participate fully in the training and mentoring of

students.

Key Duties

Operate radiotherapy equipment safely

and accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans.

Be clinically competent to safely and

efficiently manipulate all complex and specialised equipment associated with

the planning and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment with

ionising radiation.

Work in on a rotational basis through

both the pre-treatment and treatment areas of the department.

General Duties

Technical

Accurately interpret complex treatment

plans and prescriptions

Undertake verification processes

evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT.

Undertake in-vivo dosimetry measurements

for patients receiving external beam treatment.

Calculate, data input and electronically

check radiotherapy plans and prescriptions.

Use department computerised patient

management systems to schedule, record and monitor patient activity.

Undertake appropriate treatment unit

quality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line with

departmental / Trust policies.

Undertake treatment planning activities

including use of CT scanner and Raystation to produce virtual simulation plans.

Patient Care

Monitor patients medical condition and

progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to

the appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer

Participate in planning and delivering a

supportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offering

appropriate advice and making onward referrals where necessary.

General

Take individual professional

responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment to radiotherapy patients

ensuring that the requirements of all ionising radiation regulations are

adhered to.

Assist in the daily workload of the

department, liaising with portering service, administration staff and other

members of the MDT to facilitate the co-ordination of patient appointments.

Maintain the professional standards of

the department, making suggestions for possible service developments.

Provide direct supervision and training

of undergraduate students and less experienced staff enabling their

professional development.

Undertake training / updates required to

operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic /

diagnostic potential.

Take responsibility for personal Continuing

Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing

knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.

Move patients and heavy equipment using

safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training

annually in line with Trust policy.

To ensure professional appearance and a

high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times in compliance with the

trusts uniform policy.

Undertake

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

Communication

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.

Clinical

Governance

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.

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Qualities