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Therapeutic Radiographer - Band 6

On-site in Shrewsbury·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 a year
About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Shrewsbury
Closing date: Apply by Monday 23 November

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The role

Job summary

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified Radiographers to join our team in at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, in Shrewsbury.

This opportunity is primarily within the treatment areas, however, there may be an opportunity to work in pre-treatment.

We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment and the chance to participate in our Radiographer led initiatives including Review Clinics, Site specific MDTs, virtual simulation and IGRT.

We actively encourage role development and support staff in achieving their personal goals and aspirations. All staff have the opportunity to work flexible hours; full-time posts work 37.5 hours over four long days with a rolling day off.

All staff participate in on-call for emergency patients at the weekend, late rota, BH and on call.

Main duties of the job

To carry out all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment in line with the requirements of the Radiotherapy Services Manager.
To work alongside other professional groups to develop site specific techniques to improve the quality of care for patients receiving radiotherapy in this department
Ensure the needs of the patient are identified and met

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

BSc in Radiographic Studies or equivalent DCR
HCPC registration
DCR (Diploma of the College of Radiographers)

Desirable

Has carried out research; undertaking post graduate qualifications

General educational requirements

Essential

Minimum requirement for university entrance but including at least 1 science subject at A Level (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Sufficient experience of working as a qualified therapeutic radiographer to have developed the technical and professional skills necessary to work at this level.
Wide experience with radiotherapy equipment and techniques
Experience with megavoltage, orthovoltage and superficial treatment units
Experience with IGRT
Experience in CT and in dosimetry
Experience on treatment record and verify systems
NHS experience

Desirable

CT planning including 4d CT
Experience with Rapidarc
Development of effective network contacts to facilitate working relationships.

Skills

Essential

Good comunication skills
Team player
Patient focussed
Employs reflective practice

Desirable

Management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).