[ref. o75363517] Clinical Radiotherapy Specialist (Project Support) - Canterbury

Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated Therapeutic Radiographer looking for a leadership position? Then join us as a Band 8a Clinical Specialist Radiographer (Project Support) at the busy Kent Oncology Centre where we operate as one team across our two sites at Maidstone and Canterbury

We are equipped with nine linacs including six Truebeams, two Halcyons and an iXs. Brachytherapy is delivered at Maidstone with treatment radiographers rotating through the service. Consultant Palliative Radiographers and MacMillan specialists support the teams on both sites.

You would be expected to work with the clinical specialists to lead on service development day to day treatment delivery and management of staff across both sites, Canterbury and Maidstone

To manage operational issues including managing National Cancer Targets, patient complaints, incidents and all clinical activities.

To ensure that the working practices are consistent with the centres strategic plan and meet professional and locally agreed standards.

The Kent oncology Centre has a commitment to the development of all staff including the support and training for radiographer led services and site specialism.

Your base will be Canterbury but required to work 3 days at Canterbury and 2 days at Maidstone.

Main duties of the job

To provide a senior radiotherapy presence on the Canterbury /Maidstone site and any geographically co-located devolved units.

To assist locally on the Equipment Replacement Programme.

To manage operational issues including managing National Cancer Targets, patient complaints, incidents and all clinical activities.

To act as a resource for all radiotherapy staff and line manage all radiotherapy staff on the Canterbury site including Research radiotherapy staff.

Be recognised as a clinical expert in radiotherapy treatment, developing clinical practice, giving expert advice and disseminating knowledge to the radiotherapy team, Oncology Centre Trust and Nationally.

To liaise with other managers within the Canterbury and Maidstone departments in order to provide a patient focused service.

To lead a team of radiotherapists on the treatment units ensuring all treatments are performed according to trust and department policy within the quality environment.

To ensure that the working practices are consistent with the centres strategic plan and meet professional and locally agreed standards.

Ensure the ongoing development and training of staff and act as an assessor for post graduate staff competencies working with the Practice educator.

Provide a multi-disciplinary approach to service development and provision.

To support the clinical specialist team with ongoing development projects

To ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in the correct timeframe.

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person specification

Qualifications

• To be qualified to either DCR(T) or BSc Radiotherapy.
• Registered Radiographer – operator, referrer and practitioner.
• Management qualifications
• Post graduate qualification at ‘M’ level or working towards.

• Evidence of working at ‘M’ level

Experience/ Knowledge

• Demonstrates experience of CPD
• Previous management experience
• Range of clinical experience
• To have worked in a clinical environment
• Have worked within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of relevant national standards
• Knowledge of National Cancer waiting targets
• Knowledge of NHS and Cancer plan
• Knowledge of Trust and Centre strategic plan
• Knowledge of academic / educational training requirements.
• Knowledge of national, local and Trust policies for all aspects of radiotherapy services

Skills

• Ability to drive service development
• Knowledge of radiotherapy techniques including Brachytherapy.
• Ability to teach and train all level of staff clinically.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience on computerised treatment associated equipment
• Knowledge of whole range of radiotherapy service and associated organisations.
• Demonstrate presentation skills
• Legible handwriting
• Leadership skills
• Able to work under pressure and to cope with stressful situations.

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

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Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!