We are looking for a committed Therapy Radiographer to join our friendly, enthusiastic and patient focused Radiotherapy Team in our Cancer Centre.
The department has a full range of equipment including 4 Varian Linear Accelerators including 2 Halcyon Linacs, all with OBI, Gulmay Orthovoltage / Superficial Unit, Siemens CT Scanner, and Brachytherapy suite, networked through Aria and connected with the Eclipse planning system. Mould room services are radiographer led.
In common with most departments we deliver IMRT, IGRT, SABR, HDR Brachytherapy, Superficial treatments and Electrons. All staff upon completing their competencies are authorised to review and optimise treatments through appropriate imaging.
The department delivers Radiotherapy to a wide range of indications for adults. All staff are encouraged to be involved in developments in the department and are supported to develop their skills and knowledge.
The department is committed to the training and development of its staff and you will be given opportunities to extend your skills. The department expects staff to Continuously Professionally Develop, supporting this through the PDP appraisal system and supportive educational funding for professional development.
To work as a member of the Therapeutic Radiography team rotating through all sections of the department, under the supervision of the section leader. To deliver a high quality, accurate radiotherapy service, which is responsive to the social and healthcare needs of the individual patient. To deputise for advanced practitioners as required. To supervise junior staff and students.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carolyn O'Donovan Job title: Radiotherapy Service Manager Email address: Carolyn.O'
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