Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to provide clinical expertise and leadership to the Radiotherapy workforce at our Southampton Site.  You will work alongside the Radiotherapy Management Team and existing clinical specialists in order to ensure the effective running of the radiotherapy linacs and provide excellent training facilities to other radiographers.

You will need to have an extensive level of radiotherapy experience, have excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills and be able to prioritise work effectively, providing guidance and support to the wider Radiotherapy Team.  

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of the linacs you are responsible for, ensuring a smooth pathway for patients from referral to end of treatment. You will work very closely with other clinical specialists, operational managers and site specific advanced practitioners in delivering care to our patients. You will be required to use your expertise and skills in supporting radiographers and will have a say on the operational delivery matters.

As a clinical expert, you will provide advice and guidance on all clinical matters, able to trouble shoot on the linacs and support other multi-disciplinary team. You are also expected to maintain a high standard of care, conduct and be a role model for other staff within the department. 

You will also have HR responsibilities, including sickness management, for the staff that you line manage.

You will be approachable and passionate about the service we deliver for our patients.

Through your excellent and well developed technical and people management skills you will have the confidence to embrace the many challenges which we face on a daily basis and to support and empower more junior staff to own and resolve their local issues professionally and safely. 

You will know when to escalate issues, either within the Radiotherapy team, or within the wider multi-disciplinary teams

Person specification

Trust values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

• Masters degree or module / equivalence
• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography / Diploma of College of Radiographers with specialist experience and courses.
• HCPC Registration
• Change management and implementation skills

Desirable criteria

• Working toward SoR Accreditation
• Understanding of wider cancer agenda and NHS commissioning structure
• Project management/educational experience/ MSc

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Ability to lead and manage treatment delivery teams
• Evidence of working at a senior level within a Radiotherapy Department
• Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy
• Practice and latest technological advances

Desirable criteria

• Project work
• Evidence of the management of the patient experience in radiotherapy

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential criteria

• Highly organised
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Evidence of communication in difficult situations

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of teaching / training skills
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary practice
• Enthusiastic with lots of energy
• Enthusiastic with lots of energy

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

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http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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