Therapeutic Radiographer inWorcester inWorcester PUBLISHED FRI 3 JAN 2025

Do you want to start your career in a small patient focused, forward thinking department? If the answer is yes, then we are the department for you. Applications welcome from 2025 graduates.

As a newly qualified radiographer you will be supported in your transition from a student to an autonomous member of the team via our preceptorship program.

As a band 5 Radiographer you will rotate through both the treatment and pretreatment areas, gaining experience on Elekta linacs using both CBCT and MV imaging as well as the opportunity to deliver superficial treatment on our Gulmay unit. You will also rotate into the pre-treatment area where you will participate in the localisation of patients using a Toshiba (cannon) Wide Bore Scanner and carry out radiographer led Vsim using Raystation. Mosaiq is our booking and verification system.

We are a friendly team of approximately 35 radiographers. We strive to ensure that all patients are treated in a supportive and calming environment.

We are based in a new bespoke purpose built building on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site, with beautiful views of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. Worcester is a thriving city on the banks of the river Severn, close to areas of outstanding natural beauty. We have close links to the M5; Birmingham, Cheltenham and Bristol are all within easy reach.

We provide placements for undergraduate students from Birmingham City University as well as support apprenticeships through Sheffield Hallam University.

To work as part of a Radiography team under the supervision of Senior Radiographers in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatment using highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education, practical 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.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the on call roster.

About us

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate radiotherapy equipment safely and accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans.

Be clinically competent to safely and efficiently manipulate all complex and specialised equipment associated with the planning and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment with ionising radiation.

Work in on a rotational basis through both the pre-treatment and treatment areas of the department.

Technical

Accurately interpret complex treatment plans and prescriptions

Undertake verification processes evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT.

Undertake in-vivo dosimetry measurements for patients receiving external beam treatment.

Calculate, data input and electronically check radiotherapy plans and prescriptions.

Use department computerised patient management systems to schedule, record and monitor patient activity.

Undertake appropriate treatment unit quality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line with departmental / Trust policies.

Undertake treatment planning activities including use of CT scanner and Raystation to produce virtual simulation plans.

Patient Care

Monitor patients medical condition and progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to the appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer

Participate in planning and delivering a supportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offering appropriate advice and making onward referrals where necessary.

General

Take individual professional responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment to radiotherapy patients ensuring that the requirements of all ionising radiation regulations are adhered to.

Assist in the daily workload of the department, liaising with portering service, administration staff and other members of the MDT to facilitate the co-ordination of patient appointments.

Maintain the professional standards of the department, making suggestions for possible service developments.

Provide direct supervision and training of undergraduate students and less experienced staff enabling their professional development.

Undertake training / updates required to operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic / diagnostic potential.

Take responsibility for personal Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.

Move patients and heavy equipment using safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training annually in line with Trust policy.

To ensure professional appearance and a high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times in compliance with the trusts uniform policy.

Undertake Out of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.

Communication

Ensure that any records relating to the planning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintained as per departmental / trust policy

Seek appropriate support and guidance regarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.

Report any malfunctions / breakdown of equipment to the appropriately.

Communicate and receive sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Communicate with Cancer patients and their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that each patient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.

Clinical Governance

Be responsible and accountable for own actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct

Work within the standards and requirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.

To understand and comply with professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of Professional conduct)