Radiographer | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer- Sutton site. Full time 12 month fixed term

In addition to 6 Elekta linear accelerators, the Sutton dept has an Elekta MR linear accelerator, Cyberknife unit and Gulmay superficial unit and soon to be installed 2 Radixact units..The department has a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and utilises multi- modality imaging for planning.

The department is proactive with regards to role development, and we have a range of advanced radiographers who provide support, specialist knowledge and care to our urology, lung and neuro-oncology patients. MRI safety training now forms part of the annual education that is offered to staff, along with support for individual development. The in-house education team also provide ongoing technical and pastoral support after a thorough induction which includes a named mentor to manage any development needs.

We are looking for someone with an excellent technical background who is confident and proficient in delivering advanced radiotherapy including VMAT and breath-hold techniques. SABR is routine on the linacs, and with the addition of a M6 CyberKnife, we have expanded our busy SRS service to Sutton.

1.1. The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out radiotherapy processes as prescribed, carefully and accurately and assisting in the operational management of a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base, which may be a treatment unit, a brachytherapy unit, a CT scanner, VS area or a treatment preparation area, and supervising the immediate radiographic team in the absence of a team leader.

1.2. The post-holder will liaise with medical, physics, nursing, clerical and support staff within the department and throughout the institution. The key working relationships will be with the Senior I radiographers., 2.1 Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and by members of the immediate team in the absence of the Senior I radiographer.

2.2 Maintain and develop own personal standards of care and technical ability.

2.3 Set high standards of technical expertise, acting as role model to junior staff members.

2.4 Assist in the training of team members in the operation of all equipment safely and efficiently as per manufacturers' instructions, including local guidelines, under the guidance of the work base leader.

2.5 Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations. With appropriate experience may be defined also as a practitioner for concomitant exposures as before.

2.6 Make evidence based decisions within the prescribed scope of practice. Analysis and approval of planning and treatment verification images, following designated training and adhering to work instructions and protocols.

2.7 Be responsible for accurate record keeping and that information required for statistics are provided as required by self and team members in the absence of the work base leader.

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