Senior Radiographer – Radiotherapy

Hca Cancer Network; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

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London, London Bridge Hospital Radiotherapy at Guy’s

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

7.5 hour shifts between 08:00 and 17:30

Permanent

Competitive, depending on experience

We’re looking for a Senior Therapy Radiographer to join our team at London Bridge Hospital Radiotherapy at Guy’s.

Located at Guy’s Hospital, this facility offers fast access to private radiotherapy services for patients in London, the City and across Kent and the Home Counties. Just a stone’s throw from London Bridge Station, this convenient setting offers comprehensive radiotherapy planning and treatment on one site using two TrueBeam linacs, Eclipse treatment planning system, dedicated GE CT scanner and AlignRT SGRT system. The facility offers a range of techniques including SABR, VMAT and breath-hold treatments.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Work across the treatment and pre-treatment areas in the provision of the clinical service.
• Ensure the safe and accurate administration of radiotherapy treatments, including accurate documentation, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Operate radiotherapy equipment in accordance with operational procedures and local rules.
• Schedule patients for radiotherapy treatment, and competently carry out administration aspects of the patient pathway, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective liaison with relevant multi-disciplinary staff to ensure the provision of a high-quality service and a smooth and efficient work flow through the department.
• Act as a mentor, and support with training and induction of new staff and students within the clinical environment.
• Assist in maintaining an effective quality assurance programme for policies and procedures, reporting of errors, and risk and audit management.
• Ensure all errors and incidents are recorded and reported in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience

• BSc or DCR(T) in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Clinical radiotherapy experience
• Professional expertise, gained in a variety of techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic patient management systems, experience using Varian and ARIA
• Experience working in the pre-treatment setting is desirable

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Radiographer at HCA Healthcare UK, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.