A radiotherapy practitioner working as part of a Radiotherapy team under the supervision of Senior Radiographers, rotating throughout the department to planning and delivering radiotherapy treatment using highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education 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.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Clinical Technical
Demonstrates safe & effective practice in the planning, delivery and on-treatment verification processes (in- vivo dosimetry, image acquisition and analysis) of radiotherapy.
Evaluate results of these processes and take appropriate action in line with department procedures
Operate Radiotherapy equipment delivering treatment safely and accurately within the tolerances defined for the technique.
Records all activities carefully, and accurately consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Understands and undertakes role as Operator under IR(ME)R
Identify and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes including
a) patient scheduli
b) calculation of radiation treatment prescriptions/plan
c) data inpu
d) transfer of image
e) collation of all treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Document all mandatory patient IRMER statements, e.g., pregnancy status and laterality. Evaluate and respond appropriately to information given.
Ensure that all patient setup information is recorded accurately and unambiguously.
Maintain competencies to undertake treatment planning for simple non planned treatment volumes using Raystation TPS.
Undertake appropriate treatment unit and CT quality assurance checks reporting any faults in errors in line with department/Trust policies.
To undertake ‘Out of Hours’ and ‘On-Call’ duties, including bank holidays to support full-service delivery.
To work flexible shift patterns to meet patient and service needs.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
