Job overview

A highly skilled and experienced practitioner working with the Radiotherapy Management team to ensure that the training, education and continuous professional development needs of the Radiotherapy workforce are met. 

This post will ensure all postgraduate and undergraduate radiographers have access and understanding of radiotherapy development and practises both here at UHCW NHS Trust and in the wider Oncology community.

The post holder will work with and report to the Radiotherapy Service Manager and the Clinical Superintendents to ensure all staff have the same level of education and development.

The post-holder will be required to maintain clinical competency at Band7 level and take on the full responsibilities of that role when required.  

Main duties of the job

1. Liaise with the Radiotherapy Service Manager, Radiotherapy Superintendents, Medical Physicists and Clinical Oncologists, to identify the development and training needs of the current and future radiotherapy workforce, in line with individual staff needs and service requirements. 

2. Devise support mechanisms and assessment criteria in all aspects of training within the treatment and pre treatment area to ensure a common standard across all areas and across both clinical sites.

3. Develop, implement and evaluate competency based training programmes and facilitate learning opportunities to meet the educational and skills development needs of Therapy Radiography staff.

4. Facilitate and support the development and implementation of preceptorship programmes for newly appointed staff .

5. Provide coaching and mentorship for Radiotherapy staff throughout their career to enable them to realise their full potential.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.