Allied Health Professionals - Consultant Radiographer in Urology

  • Department Radiotherapy
  • Salary £62,215.00 – £72,293 per annum
  • Closing Date 21/05/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b
  • Job ref 223-CRU-281
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

The post holder will be an independent Consultant Therapy Radiographer for Urology and Palliative Radiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Therapeutic Radiographer accountable for delivering a high-quality service with a high degree of autonomy to the patients in their care. The role will fulfil the four core functions of the Consultant Therapy Radiographer role including expert practice, professional leadership and consultancy, education and training, practice and service development. The post holder will receive new patient referrals, obtain informed consent, identify, interpret and define treatment planning volumes, prescribe radiotherapy, approve complex treatment plans, be a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) pathway and collect treatment outcomes through the patient pathway until long term follow up for the patients. Provide mentorship and clinical supervision and be involved in research and development, acting as Principal Investigator, is a major responsibility of the role and scheduled into the postholders job plan.

Entry point will be 70% of top of band 8B under Annex 21 or your current salary if higher than this, which will be pay protected. Progression to band 8B will be after training has been received and upon successful completion of pre-defined MSc modules and competencies within relevant field. 

 Please note this position is subject to A4C matching.

Main duties of the job

To practice at an expert level providing expert care for patients undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer and palliative indications.

? To prescribe within protocols and plan the delivery of radiotherapy treatment which includes plan review, prescribing and treatment plan approval.

? To act as an expert resource for patients receiving radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer and develop a team approach with the Clinical Oncologists and other members of the MDT.

? Train other healthcare professionals in relation to the radiotherapy treatment of prostate cancer and the management of its consequences.

? To be responsible for providing a specialist service this will include assessing, follow up and prescribing radiotherapy and independent prescribing of medication as required.

? The post holder will provide expert professional, clinical and managerial advice to facilitate the management of prostate cancer for other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and their carers.

? Carry out audit and research in prostate cancer and related areas

? The post holder will contribute to the development of prostate cancer and palliative services within the Trust and to the operational and strategic developments.

? Promote the role by publishing innovations and research in journals, and by presenting findings and developments at conference

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The department consists of 3 Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators;  a Gulmay Unit and a Canon LB Exceed wide bore CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse.

This is an exciting post to expand the role of the Therapeutic Radiographer, you wil be part of the team setting up this new radiographer led service for our Urology patients.  

We have recently extended the Lung SABR service to include bone and nodes and have also introduced SGRT with tattoo less radiotherapy

We are also currently buiding a 4th bunker to hold a replacement Truebeam with SGRT and a 6DOF couch.  

Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life. 

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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