Therapeutic Radiographer - Team Lead

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly multi-professional radiotherapy team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Torbay delivers a range of techniques, including SABR and is actively engaged in research with both commercial and non-commercial trials.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, caring and a technical expert in delivering complex radiotherapy and with exemplary IGRT skills. You will be responsible for the efficient day to day management of the linear accelerator, deputising for the Treatment Section Manager as required.

You will be joining our caring, committed, and innovative team in beautiful South Devon. We value creativity, inclusivity, and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Efficient day to day management of the linear accelerator, deputising for the Treatment Section Manager as required.
2. Deliver complex radiotherapy and demonstrate expert problem solving skills in relation to patient set-ups and treatment delivery.
3. Exemplary IGRT skills, making complex decisions online relating to image matching and critically appraising a series of images to identify changing trends and take appropriate actions.
4. Provide support and guidance to your treatment team, including completing achievement reviews, one-to-ones, induction, training, and development.
5. Participate in QA, audit, research, initial complaints management, and service development initiatives as appropriate.
6. Support the Treatment Section Manager in implementing new techniques, technologies, research trials, and assist in risk assessments.
7. Ensure the provision of a quality service that meets the needs of individual patients.
8. Initiate a response to reportable IRMER or IRR incidents within the service as required.
9. Support and mentor undergraduate students in training.

Our department comprises two matched VERSA Elekta Linacs, Mosaiq Oncology Management System, Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS), Limbus AI OAR outlining software, and Canon Aquilion CT Scanner which was installed early 2024. The department actively participates in clinical trials. Lung SABR Treatment commenced in 2021 and we are expanding this to other body sites.

We have a Macmillan Support and Information Radiographer, Urology Specialist Radiographer, and Gynae/Colorectal Specialist Radiographer who have all undertaken independent prescribing. We have also been involved in the multi-award winning late effects project.

We have close working relationships with the Oncology research team which includes a Therapeutic Radiographer in a dedicated research role.

We have exciting future plans which involve implementing SGRT summer 2025, upgrading our current version of Mosaiq, implementation of EPIC electronic patient record, and commissioning of a new TPS. Long term plans will involve preparing for back-to-back Linac replacement.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Naomi Hopkins Job title: Head of Radiotherapy Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01803 655382