Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced therapeutic radiographer to join the Radiotherapy department at the Royal Free Hospital as a Band 7 Radiotherapy Review Specialist Radiographer for 12-months maternity leave cover. The Royal Free London is one of the largest and leading providers of cancer care in the UK.



The new post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to the holistic care of patients undergoing radiotherapy throughout the whole radiotherapy pathway. They will deliver a patient centred service, providing information, support and point of contact, as well as assessment and clinical review of patients during radiotherapy. The post holder shall contribute to enhancing service delivery and service development by implementing best and evidence-based practice across the Radiotherapy pathway. You will work in close collaboration with the Consultant Clinical Oncologists and be an effective team player in the tumour specific multi-disciplinary team.



You will have exceptional clinical, organisational and management skills to participate in the MDT and create an environment in which staff and students can learn and reach their full potential.



The Royal Free Radiotherapy Department has 2 Varian TrueBeams with Aria. There is an orthovoltage unit, a Toshiba CT-scanner, Pinnacle TPS, VMAT, IGRT, SABR and respiratory gated/ motion managed radiotherapy. The department is accredited to ISO 9001:2015.



The radiotherapy review specialists are higher level practitioners who supervise all

patients undergoing radiotherapy, liaising with the relevant medical team(s) and, in

particular, working alongside the clinical nurse specialist(s) and clinical oncologists

with the cancer site specific teams. They are required:

To undertake review clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards of

patient care throughout the radiotherapy pathway from pre to post treatment.

To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs

of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which

enhance the quality of patient care.

To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement

of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in

practice through engagement in research activities.

To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner. Provide daily holistic assessment to patients attending for treatment and

initiate treatments according to protocols. This will include access to patients who

may need additional specialist support for problems related to radiotherapy.

Educate and inform the wider multi-disciplinary team and participate in audit and

implement any recommendations that will result in service improvements.

To be responsible for maintaining and promoting high professional standards,

ensuring regard for relevant legal, ethical, and professional frameworks.



The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.



Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top



For more information, please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/



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