Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior therapeutic radiographer to join the team at Basingstoke Radiotherapy Department, a Satellite centre for the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Across both sites, we havea large and very friendly team of radiographers (over 60 clinical radiographers and assistants) delivering high-quality radiotherapy treatment to over 2800 cancer patients each year. We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer to join our team to deliver high-quality of care. The role involves the day-to-day care of radiotherapy patients, working in pre-treatment and treatment units, providing safe, state-of-the-art patient-centred care for our patients.
At Basingstoke, we have 1 Elekta Linear Accelerator (with Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking) and 1 planning CT scanner, where the team are involved at every step of the radiotherapy pathway from planning to treatment for breast, prostate and palliative patients.
Combined, we are the largest radiotherapy centre on the south coast. Southampton comprises of 6 Elekta Linear Accelerators (3 with Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking, and 3 with ExacTrac imaging, Hexapod 6DF couches and FFF), 1 Ortho voltage machine, 2 Planning CT scanners (with 4D capability) and a full brachytherapy service.
We are a CHKS-accredited department delivering highly specialised radiotherapy treatments for a variety of tumour sites. Southampton are also a tertiary referral centre for Neuro-oncology (delivering SRS/T), Haematology (delivering Total Body Irradiation-TBI) and Lung, Bone and nodal SABR centre. The department is also the only centre in the country delivering Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IOERT) for Pancreatic and GI tumours.
The normal department working hours include 7.5-hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Friday). We also provide on-call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.
Please refer to our welcome pack for more information. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit to our department, we would love to hear from you. Simply email
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Job description and responsibilities:
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high-quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year.
Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.
The post holder will be responsible for radiotherapy pre-treatment and treatment delivery as part of a team within the Basingstoke Satellite Centre.
What You Will Do
To lead the delivery of radiotherapy treatment.
To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately.
To lead in the planning of radiotherapy treatment.
To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during their radiotherapy.
What We’re Looking For
Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or a Diploma from the College of Radiographers
The candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC
Excellent written and verbal English language skills
Experience with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
Ability to lead the team and work as a team member
Ability to work under own initiative
Be able to take instructions/directions and work within the confines of the role
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Qualifications / Training Required
Essential criteria
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management.
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree / Diploma in Management.
- Project management/educational experience
- Understanding of wider Radiotherapy agenda e.g. Radiotherapy specialised commissioning and service specifications.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment.
- Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy technique
- Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member.
- Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual
- Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Desirable criteria
- Experience and practice with the latest technological advances.
