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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
321-SW-6332311-B7
Employer
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
OUH radiotherapy Department @ MKUH Hospital
Town
Milton Keynes
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 Post attracts 5% short term RRP reviewed annually in October
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2024 23:59

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Macmillan Advanced Therapeutic Radiographer for Information, Support and Treatment Review – Milton Keynes

NHS AfC: Band 7

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

 

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

 

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

 

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values


 

Job overview

The Oxford Cancer Centre offers the perfect opportunity to work within a dynamic team dedicated to delivering holistic care for patients referred for radiotherapy.  You will be a key member of this team, based mainly at Milton Keynes University Hospital, but coming to Oxford Cancer Centre at the Churchill Hospital at least 1 day a week. The nature of the role means we are looking for a Therapeutic Radiographer with a broad range of clinical experience using advanced radiotherapy techniques who can work autonomously, prioritizing their time to ensure all aspects of the job role are met.

Oxford Cancer Centre will be opening a new radiotherapy satellite on the Milton Keynes Hospital site in autumn 2024. Roughly 60% of patients from Milton Keynes who require radiotherapy will be treated at the new satellite with the remainder coming to the Oxford Cancer Centre. Initially the satellite will have a CT Simulator and 1 Linac. A second bunker has been built to accommodate expansion of the service in the future.

The case mix will be determined on the acuity of care and additional support patients require and in some cases the type of treatment they need, for example SRS patients will travel to Oxford.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to work with OUH colleagues alongside the friendly oncology team at Milton Keynes as an expert resource for radiotherapy specific patient information and support. You will additionally help patients access all holistic care, referring appropriately to additional specialist support and will carry out treatment reviews.

As well as ensuring that information and support is available for Oncology patients at Milton Keynes Hospital, you will be expected to promote links between Oxford Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department and the external oncology clinics we hold at Horton General Hospital, Banbury, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Wycombe General Hospital, High Wycombe and Milton Keynes University Hospital, Milton Keynes.

Working for our organisation

As a department we are proud of our strong culture of learning and education and we support and encourage Radiographers to embark on and undertake learning opportunities. We have Radiographers in the Late Phase Research team. There are currently 4 Consultant Radiographers and several Radiographers working at Advanced Practice level with plans to increase the number of these roles. We have recently established a Radiographer led Late Effects Team. Most of these Radiographers have completed `M’ level Review training and are Independent Prescribers. Others have completed or are working towards `M’ level qualifications across all parts of the patient pathway.

 

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide information and support, either face to face or via printed and digital OUH validated information resources for patients attending Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) who are referred for radiotherapy treatment both in the OUH MK Satellite department and the Oxford Cancer Centre (OCC).

Operate inter-professionally between the medical staff, radiographers, nursing staff and other allied health care professionals at Milton Keynes University Hospital and Oxford Cancer Centre, advising and referring as necessary for each patient.

Foster a strong inter-departmental relationship between Oxford Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department, our Milton Keynes satellite and MKUH, ensuring the smooth provision of radiotherapy treatment in accordance with OCC protocols.

Provide specialist knowledge, skill and expertise to Milton Keynes as required to support the provision of radiotherapy treatment to NHS patients at the satellite and OCC.

Contribute to the delivery of NHS targets and standards by supporting efficient management of radiotherapy patient pathways to provide continuity of care and effective use of resources, enabling all cancer targets both locally and nationally to be achieved.

Promote links between Oxford Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department and external clinics at Horton General Hospital, Banbury, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Wycombe General Hospital, High Wycombe and Milton Keynes University Hospital, Milton Keynes.

This post is adopted by MacMillan and the post holder has access to all Macmillan information resources and educational support for their own personal development

Person specification

Academic qualifications and practical experience

Essential criteria
  • DCR(T) or BSc(Hons) in Radiation Oncology Radiotherapy
  • Radiotherapy Treatment Review experience.
  • Post graduate qualifications or experience/skills gained on the job equivalent to Masters degree level
  • Achieved or working towards independent prescribing qualification
  • Registered Radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Evidence of relevant CPD (continuing professional development)
  • Previous NHS experience
Desirable criteria
  • Radiotherapy Treatment Review qualification
  • Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification
  • Masters’ Degree
  • Counselling qualification
  • Advanced communication skills qualification
  • Participation in research
  • Participation in the implementation of a change in practice
  • Previous experience of information giving

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carol Scott
Job title
Radiotherapy Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01865235483
Additional information

Mobile number : 07768556210

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