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Band 7 Specialist Neuro - Oncology RadiographerThe closing date is 15th Jan 2025Job summaryThe Radiotherapy service at QEHB, with circa 100 staff, provides approximately 4500 new patients per year with world-class radiotherapy treatments. The service is of the highest calibre and makes us a leading department, providing exemplary patient care twinned with the latest in Radiotherapy technology.Due to an internal promotion, we have an opportunity for a Neuro-Oncology Radiographer to join our team. Your passion for wanting to work with neuro-oncology patients should determine the way in which you approach and expand the role.Wanting to provide the best care & treatment possible, you will be committed to expand & develop your knowledge enabling you to attend oncologist led clinics to support patients throughout their radiotherapy pathway. You will work closely with colleagues to be competent at delineating organs at risk, independently reviewing patients, and becoming an independent prescriber to support patients and manage side effects of treatment. If you feel you are driven to help develop the care we provide, have a genuine interest in neuro-oncology, are emotionally resilient, compassionate, empathetic, and a team player, then this could be the role for you.You will also be joining a team who have a strong commitment and passion for radiographer development, and there have been opportunities for our staff to present their work at prestigious conferences such as ESTRO and UKIO.As the Neuro-Oncology Radiographer your day will be varied and a full list of the main duties of the role can be found in the attached job specification. However, as a key member of the team we would expect you to:Work with a wide multi-disciplinary teamAttend new patient clinics, supporting the patient through their radiotherapy journeyTake responsibility for the management, leadership and development of the pathwayBe committed to expanding your knowledge and skills for interpretation of MRI sequencesCover one day a week clinically to maintain and develop your clinical competencies, working on CyberKnife is a potential optionEscalate and triage queries to the wider MDTOpportunity to audit and present findings at meetingsTake on the key worker role for the duration of the radiotherapy pathway, focussing on liaising and supporting patients, carers and families.Work with the wider band 7 team on operational input into the department and staff related mattersMentor, coach and support the development of junior staffApplications are encouraged from Radiographers wishing to diversify into Neuro-oncology.About usWe are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person specificationQualificationsQualified Radiographer (e.g., Diploma of the College of Radiographers -- Therapy / Degree in Therapeutic Radiography)Current HCPC registrationEvidence of or working towards a further professional development and qualificationAttendance of recent relevant post-graduation courses and study daysEvidence of relevant MSc level studyNon-medical prescribingExperienceExperience of recent clinical experience at senior level; including IMRT and IGRT experienceExperience in assessing and teaching senior and junior staff and undergraduate studentsExperience of developing staff clinically and professionallyExperience of undertaking clinical audits and surveysEvidence of ability to successfully identify and manage challenging issues taking a problem-solving approachEvidence of a range of experience in improving clinical practice with the multidisciplinary teamEvidence of recent presentation giving on a local, national and international levelKnowledge of indications of proton beam therapy. Experience of referral for this serviceAdditional CriteriaUpdate to date knowledge and experience of Radiotherapy planning and radiotherapy treatmentEvidence of assimilating information and formulate ideas/projects/developmentsAbility to communicate articulately (written, verbal and non-verbal) and provide information across professional boundariesVery good technical and manual dexterity skillsAble to physically assist and position patients and handle common radiotherapy equipment/accessoriesEvidence of successfully managing own workload, ability to prioritise and time management skillsEvidence of delivering to deadlinesEvidence of leadership & management skillsAbility to work across professional and organisational boundariesEvidence of proficient IT skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and ExcelExtensive knowledge of a range of radiotherapy techniques and equipment, together with principles underlying themKnowledge of ISO 9001:2015 management system or equivalent.Evidence of commitment to continuous professional developmentKnowledge of national developments in radiotherapy techniques/advancesKnowledge of IRMER particularly relating to working practices and responsibilitiesApproachableProfessionalReliable and punctualAbility to participate in extended hours and bank holiday workingWilling to participate in on-call rotaWilling to travel across all Trust sites as requiredAdvanced communications skills training to deal with difficult conversations with patientsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.UK Professional RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.For help with your application, contact:01213712935Agenda for ChangeBandBand 7ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-Time, Flexible WorkingReference number304-1085830DOJob locationsQueen Elizabeth HospitalYou can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Mindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2TH#J-18808-Ljbffr