Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer

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Main area: Therapeutic Radiography
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week (2 days per week)
Job ref: 391-RFL-7113500

Site: Royal Free Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/04/2025 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the radiotherapy team at The Royal Free Hospital, London. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated band 6 therapeutic radiographer to join us at one of the largest and leading providers of cancer care in the UK for 2-2.5 days per week (15-18.75 hours, 0.4-0.5WTE, dependent on an individual's requirements).

Patients are at the heart of what we do, so we are looking for therapeutic radiographers who can provide excellent care with compassion and respect. All radiographers in bands 5 – 7 roles have the opportunity to rotate through pre-treatment and treatment.

The Royal Free Radiotherapy Department has 2 Varian TrueBeams with Aria. There is an orthovoltage unit, a Toshiba CT-scanner, Pinnacle TPS, VMAT, IGRT, SABR and respiratory gated/motion managed radiotherapy. The department is accredited ISO 9001:2015.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

RFL Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

• BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)-Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• Must be registered with the HCPC
• Evidence of appropriate CPD activity

Experience

• Practical radiotherapy experience on a range of equipment
• Experience of working at a band 6 level

Skills and aptitudes

• Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of treatment techniques
• Demonstrate ability to work within protocols & procedures
• Demonstrate importance of accuracy & attention to detail
• Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient set-ups
• Demonstrate good communication & organisation

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to use initiative
• Responsible & motivated
• Know limitations
• Good time management

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.