Allied Health Professionals - Radiotherapy Services Manager - INTERNAL

  • Department Radiotherapy
  • Salary £64,455.00 – £74,896 per annum
  • Closing Date 08/07/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b
  • Job ref 223-RSM-387
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract 01743261179
  • Hours 11.25 hours per week (job share with Louise Killey)
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Job overview

  • Provide overall operational management of the Radiotherapy Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, including recruitment, staff appraisal and continuous professional development.
  • Provide delivery of radiotherapy treatment within national and local guidelines, and ensure that national targets and initiatives are delivered within the constraints of current resources within oncology
  • Take a lead role for commissioning of the radiotherapy service to provide a service that conforms to the national standards of care required by the Cancer Reform Strategy and includes the implementation of NRAG. Ensure that other departments within oncology conform to national standards of care
  • Take a lead role on workforce development to provide a skilled workforce is in place to provide the capacity with the technical skills to meet national cancer targets
  • Take responsibility for implementation of departmental and Trust policies including Quality Assurance and HR policies (discipline, attendance management, sickness management grievances and complaints)
  • Liaise with all sections within the Oncology Services, Trust and with external bodies
  • Manage the radiotherapy budget and physical resources
  • Ensure that the needs of the patient are identified and met at all times
  • Take responsibility for the development of current services to meet future needs

Main duties of the job

  1. Provide effective management of the Radiotherapy Department including  paying due regard to the needs of the patients, staff and service
  2. Work closely with the lead clinician, Centre Manager for Oncology and Haematology and other staff groups on strategic developments of the radiotherapy service. Take a lead role as appropriate, including the presentation of cases of need to appropriate bodies in order to generate understanding of complex concepts around service delivery and future planning. Communicate with regional and supra-regional organisations when required 
  3. Take a lead role in the procurement of new equipment
  4. Take proactive steps, working closely with other staff groups as appropriate, to develop and implement continuous service improvement: developing the workforce in line with regional and national requirements
  5. Take a lead role in setting the objectives and the policies of the department ensuring that they are met
  6. Take responsibility for the promotion of morale, discipline and good working relations within the oncology service and the Radiotherapy Department
  7. Exercise financial control over the radiotherapy and oncology budgets and monitor manpower and other resources within the radiotherapy service and other departments within the oncology service. Carrying out whatever corrective action has been indentified as appropriate

Working for our 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!

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
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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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