Therapeutic Radiographer - Pre-treatment

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us based at our satellite centre in Basingstoke
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
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.
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.

What you’ll do

• Conduct planning CT scans according to local protocols, ensuring scans are acquired safely and within guidelines
• Lead the team in your designated area and manage the workload effectively
• Take responsibility for training and educating rotational radiographers, new members of staff and students
• Work closely with the pre-treatment advanced practitioner to assist in all aspects of pre-treatment, including technique development and day to day running of the units.

What we’re looking for

• Knowledge and understanding of the radiotherapy pathway and the importance of pre-treatment within that pathway
• Treatment and pre-treatment experience as a band 5 or 6 radiographer
• Ability to work flexibly and dynamically as part of a larger team
• Excellent communication and team work

• Conduct planning CT scans according to local protocols, ensuring scans are acquired safely and within guidelines
• Lead the team in your designated area and manage the workload effectively
• Take responsibility for training and educating rotational radiographers, new members of staff and students
• Work closely with the pre-treatment advanced practitioner to assist in all aspects of pre-treatment, including technique development and day to day running of the units