Therapeutic Radiographer

We are looking for permanent Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join this Sheffield team that is part of the Yorkshire and Humber radiotherapy network. This modern department comprises eight Varian linear accelerators, including four Truebeam (two of which are Truebeam STX). We are commissioning 2 Halcyon units in January 2025. Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy, Image Guided Radiotherapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy are standard practice across the department. There is an orthovoltage & superficial unit and two Philips CT scanners with virtual simulation and Varian RGSC gating system. We offer radiotherapy for paediatric patients and deliver SABR, CHART and TBI. We are a clinical placement site for student radiographers from Sheffield Hallam University and all staff are actively involved in the education and assessment of student radiographers. A preceptorship programme of support is offered.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the organisation and delivery of an efficient, high-quality service providing patient care in a treatment/simulator/clinic section of the radiotherapy department.
• Be involved in all routine procedures related to the planning/treatment and care of patients, and the organisation of the department.
• Rotate through all areas of the radiotherapy department including treatment, pre-treatment and clinic areas.
• Support the development of students by providing training and guidance as necessary.

About Us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including commitments to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Requirements

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent.
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a therapeutic radiographer.
• Experience working as part of a radiotherapy team using megavoltage, orthovoltage, superficial energy.
• Experience on modern simulators/CT and in dosimetry.
• Use of IGRT/IMRT/Adaptive RT.
• Experience of on-treatment verification systems and ICT skills.
• Experience with multi-leaf collimators, megavoltage and KV imaging including CBCT, and CT planning.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of managing on-treatment radiotherapy side effects.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology.
• Appreciation of research and application of regulations related to obtaining informed consent.
• Reflective and self-appraising with the ability to provide information and support about cancer, and communicate sensitive information to patients and relatives/carers.
• Good communication skills across all professional boundaries, demonstrating tolerance, sensitivity, and empathy.
• Commitment to self-development and continued professional development.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
• Ability to work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required.
• Demonstrates initiative in a professional manner and appreciates the multi-disciplinary nature of the service.
• Able to adapt skills to all areas of the department.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and adherence to current legal and professional guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain a CPD portfolio.

Pay

Agenda for Change Band 5: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro rata for part-time staff).

Schedule

Full-time, permanent contract.

Reference number: 190-1547-DIR-A
Location: Weston Park Hospital, Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 2SJ, United Kingdom

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.