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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (per week)
Job ref
193-6897073PCG
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading & Bracknell
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 (plus 5% R&R) per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/02/2025 23:59

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Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job overview

Band 6 Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

Full Time & Part Time posts available. 

This is a fabulous career development opportunity for new & existing Senior Radiographers to join an innovative, friendly organisation whilst experiencing all the benefits of working in a compassionate, aspirational, resourceful & excellent NHS Trust.

The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the RBFT provides fully CHKS accredited Radiotherapy treatment facilities across both its Reading & Bracknell health spaces, is currently equipped with two CT scanners, four Elekta Linear Accelerators, a superficial X-ray unit, & high dose Brachytherapy unit.

All treatment choices for patients are underpinned by the latest national guidance for radiotherapy services, including advanced treatments such as SABR, DIBH, VMAT & Adaptive radiotherapy.

Since 2020 the department has also been recognized as a ‘Centre of excellence’ for its innovative provision of Surface Guided Radiotherapy, in alliance with Vision RT.  

Our diverse workforce of staff and learners all benefit from working with high quality equipment & optimum treatment techniques, whilst experiencing positive levels of clinical support & professional development in all aspects of their training & competence.

The CQC rated the care provided by the RBFT as Good. Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be & you can join our talented staff to make this happen.

We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Main duties of the job

The post holder for this Band 6 Macmillan Senior Therapeutic Radiographer role will be required to:

•    Assist the Band 7 Radiographers in delivering innovative Radiotherapy services for a variety of tumour sites across the Reading and Bracknell department locations.
•    Ensure that services delivered by the Radiotherapy department meet the highest professional and technical standards, as per CHKS guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
•    Achieve and maintain own competencies and skills within an agreed timescale.
•    Lead a team of Radiographers in the absence of more senior staff.
•    Uphold a patient-centred service whilst ensuring efficiency targets are met.
•    Ensure that service provision achieves compliance with the corporate and clinical governance standards required of the Trust.
•    Practice as an operator within Radiotherapy as defined by IR(ME)R.
•    Participate in the on-call system within the department and work appropriate shifts to meet service needs.
•    Participate in the training, supervision and assessment of students and learners on clinical placement at the Berkshire Cancer Centre.
•    Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This may include working 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 7am and 8pm, and weekend working if required.

Working for our organisation

This post will also provide the following outstanding benefits for prospective candidates:

  • A 5% Recruitment and Retention allowance in addition to basic salary.
  • A further 5% travel allowance for all staff rotations in our Satellite centre in Bracknell.
  • Excellent leadership, mentoring and teaching opportunities.
  • Career progression programmes and personalised coaching towards developing advanced and consultant practitioner status.
  • Established Radiographer led services such as palliative care and on treatment reviews, with further expansion plans.
  • Access to a variety of ELearning content and educational resources.
  • Opportunities to join service related projects and quality improvement initiatives within the department and at wider Trust level.

The vibrant area of Reading, Berkshire, is the perfect place for anyone looking to relocate to a bustling yet family-friendly area within 30 minutes of the capital. The town is picturesquely located on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton.

With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and settle. There are also fantastic facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK, all conveniently located at a walking distance from the hospital itself.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.  

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria
  • Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers
  • State Registration
  • Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management
  • Project work
  • Evidence of further study
  • Understanding of wider cancer agenda e.g. TSSG’s for Cancer Network

Previous/relevant experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
  • Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Azma Siddiqui
Job title
Radiotherapy Education & Workforce Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07961747122
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