Therapeutic Radiographer – SWINDON SATELLITE CENTRE

To be primarily responsible for leading and managing a team of radiographers (3-4 staff) and co-ordinating the day-to-day clinical operations either of the CT scanner or designated treatment machine in accordance with the policies of the department and trust.

Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring patients have accurate and consistent planning and treatment.

The post holder will work on a rotational basis through both pre-treatment and treatment.

Liaise with other disciplines to monitor and improve service.

Support and train members of the team to maintain and develop professional and personal skills and standards.

Assist the Pre-Treatment and Treatment Lead Radiographers and Radiotherapy Satellite Operational Manager in the implementation of change within the radiotherapy service.

Provide expert advice on pre-treatment/treatment procedures and treatment related side effects and their management to patients and their carers.

To liaise with other disciplines to ensure total coverage in all aspects of patient care.

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Visits to the department can be arranged. If you would like more information on this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Joanne Watts,joanne.watts@ouh.nhs.uk

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel

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