legal, ethical and professional framework provided by the professional body. Work within the quality system at all times. They will question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system.
They will have the ability to deputise for Band 7 radiographers ensuring the continuity of patient flow through the department.
They will be required to prioritise daily tasks, considering the patients’ needs and team skills mix. They will react and reorganise the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, to minimise disruption.
The role requires liaison with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure best practice with respect to patient care prior to, during and following radiotherapy treatment.
They will facilitate the development, training and integration of junior members of staff.
They will rotate throughout all areas within both the Photon and Proton services and will participate in the departmental on call service in the photon service.
They will be required to continually looking to improve existing methods and create new solutions to optimise the care and service provided to the patients.
The post holder must be extremely competent and comfortable with the use of computer software, e.g. patient treatment, image manipulation, and virtual simulation, in a highly technological environment.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)