Radiotherapy Operational Manager – Brachytherapy

Job title:

Radiotherapy Operational Manager – Brachytherapy

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operational Manager to join our team. The Trust is delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic, forward-thinking radiographers with a keen interest in delivering radiotherapy services and a passion for team working and service development. We have a fantastic team approach, and love to develop all of our staff and want you to achieve and grow your potential.The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is focused on providing excellent patient pathways and patient-centred care. We strive to continuously evolve to reflect the technical advances within Radiotherapy. To that end, we have recently completed the replacement of two of our Varian TrueBeams with a Varian ETHOS and a Varian Halcyon at our satellite centre. These units are the first in the NHS for in-bore SGRT and we are scheduled to be the first Centre to implement Hypersight later this year. Surface guided radiotherapy system installation will further improve the accuracy of treatment and present the opportunity for tattoo-less radiotherapy. Our patients benefit from access to two ETHOS units, one Halcyon and four TrueBeams across our two radiotherapy centres.We have three planning CT scanners, an exceptional Brachytherapy service which provides HDR, LDR and Papillon kV contact treatment; as well as an Xstrahl superficial machine.Main duties of the jobKey to this role will be supporting the development of treatment services (External beam and Brachytherapy), integrating them with the wider cancer centre on all geographical sites. Expert leadership and professionalism will be required to drive and support these radiotherapy services. You will work closely with the Lead Radiographers, clinicians and support staff to ensure that patients received high quality care. You will ensure that the specialist commissioned service is maintained, following the national guidelines of preparation, delivery and data collection.About usRoyal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.Although it isn’t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.A video about the Royal Surrey – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdoDate posted02 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£52,963 to £59,360 a year per annum pro rata for part time INC HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number384-AGB-EMF16524Job locationsRoyal Surrey HospitalGuildfordGU2 7XXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe purpose of this role is to support work within the existing operational radiotherapymanagement team, leading the operational management of the radiotherapydepartment.This is a key post within the department, having responsibility for the effectivemanagement of the operational service. The post holder is responsible for managingefficient and timely patient pathways within the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.In addition this key post will have the responsibility for overseeing the developmentand management of external beam and brachytherapy treatment services. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe purpose of this role is to support work within the existing operational radiotherapymanagement team, leading the operational management of the radiotherapydepartment.This is a key post within the department, having responsibility for the effectivemanagement of the operational service. The post holder is responsible for managingefficient and timely patient pathways within the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.In addition this key post will have the responsibility for overseeing the developmentand management of external beam and brachytherapy treatment services.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• HCPC Registration
• BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T)
• Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education

Desirable

• SoR Advanced Practitioner Registration
• MSc in relevant subject or evidence of working towards

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Significant demonstrable post qualification experience in therapy radiography
• Advanced use of computerised department record and verify systems

Desirable

• Experience of delivering service improvements or other major projects
• Advanced knowledge of brachytherapy techniques
• Experience in managing people
• Experience in managing projects
• Experience of collaborating with other staff-groups outside of Radiotherapy
• Experience in managing budgets

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• HCPC Registration
• BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T)
• Evidence of relevant post qualification training and education

Desirable

• SoR Advanced Practitioner Registration
• MSc in relevant subject or evidence of working towards

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Significant demonstrable post qualification experience in therapy radiography
• Advanced use of computerised department record and verify systems

Desirable

• Experience of delivering service improvements or other major projects
• Advanced knowledge of brachytherapy techniques
• Experience in managing people
• Experience in managing projects
• Experience of collaborating with other staff-groups outside of Radiotherapy
• Experience in managing budgets

Expected salary

£52963 – 59360 per year

Location

Guildford, Surrey

Job date

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 05:59:52 GMT

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