Radiotherapist

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Title: Radiotherapist Grade: Band 7 Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Oxford Cancer & Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE Department: Radiotherapy Hours: Full time 37.5 Hours Per Week Shift Pattern: 3x 9.5 hour shifts & 1 x 9 hour shift per week Pay Rate: £30.16 The Role We are seeking a Band 7 Radiotherapist to join our team to provide safe and accurate highly specialised radiotherapy planning and treatment to patients, including children, with a diagnosis of cancer to a broad range of tumour sites. The Trust/Ward/Department 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. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has a world-class reputation for teaching and research. It provides a wide range of general and specialist services as well as playing a central role in the local community. Being based in the city of Oxford, the hospital is easy to reach and has excellent access to London. The Churchill Radiology Department is within the Cancer and Haematology Centre, opened in 2009. Primarily, we provide imaging services across the specialities found on site: Oncology, Radiotherapy, Breast, Renal, Urology, Transplantation, Chest Medicine, upper and lower GI, Head and Neck, Haematology and Infectious Diseases. The Responsibilities If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further: To provide safe and accurate highly specialised radiotherapy planning and treatment to patients, including children, with a diagnosis of cancer to a broad range of tumour sites. Be clinically competent to safely and efficiently manipulate all complex, specialised equipment associated with the planning and treatment of patients undergoing treatment with ionising radiation. Accurately interpret complex treatment plans and prescriptions. To evaluate verification images and understand the possible recommended action. Take individual professional responsibility for the accurate, highly complex, planning of radiation treatments to radiotherapy patients ensuring that the requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 are met. To be responsible and accountable for own actions in their assigned area in accordance with the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct. To have knowledge and adherence to Health & Safety Regulations. Use professional knowledge and experience to support the safe and efficient operation of the working area. Develop and maintain multi-disciplinary relationships, including clinical oncologists, medical physics and nursing staff amongst others, to provide optimal service quality. Communicate to patients potentially distressing and delicate information in a sensitive and caring way. Ensure patients are given all written and verbal information and support required by them while always ensuring confidentiality. Take an active role in ensuring the ISO accredited Quality Management System practices and procedures are kept up to date and adhered to. To be successful in applying for this role you will need: BSc(Hons) therapeutic Radiography or equivalent Current HCPC registration Evidence of Continuing Professional Development NHS experience Who are NHS Professionals? If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a Bank of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS. Why NHS Professionals? We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients. In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: - Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week! First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England Dedicated consultants Flexible working options Free DBS and free training Build holiday allowance Support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime on 03332 407 552 Stakeholder pension scheme

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£30.16 per hour