behavior therapist Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 6
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Nottingham Radiotherapy Centre as a band 6 Paediatric Therapeutic Radiographer. We are currently working to deliver the midlands paediatric radiotherapy hub in partnership with Birmingham.
We would love to hear from any enthusiastic and motivated radiographers who would be interested in further developing their careers and playing an integral role in the experience of paediatric radiotherapy patients and their families from across the midlands region. You should have a minimum of 18 months post registration experience and have a specific interest in paediatric care.
The preferable working pattern would be 2 days one week and three days the next. Alternating with the lead paediatric therapeutic radiographer with the aim of providing seamless care to patients..
Main duties of the job
As a specialist therapeutic radiographer the post holder will practice under the direction of the Lead Paediatric Therapeutic Radiographer working towards achieving agreed levels of competency, skills and knowledge within their scope of clinical practice.
Be a proactive, motivated and effective member of the paediatric and TYA radiotherapy team – supporting all aspects of radiotherapy for children and young people and contributing to the onward development of this service. Acting as a key worker for children and young people undergoing treatment.
Building rapport with other professionals involved in the care of children and young people with cancer including, but not limited to, Clinical Nurse Specialists, therapeutic radiographers and key workers at other Trusts, Play Specialists. To recognise when these additional services would be needed or beneficial and to understand how to access them effectively.
Working for our organisation
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest acute hospitals in England, employing over 16,000 staff. We provide care to over 2.5million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to a further 3-4million people from neighbouring counties.
In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop individual competence and knowledge which will support the provision and evaluation of a seamless specialist paediatric, teenage and young adult (TYA) radiotherapy service, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of clinical care.
Through work based learning and development the post holder will develop specialist knowledge and skills, demonstrated through the provision of advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers. Whilst undertaking the role the post holder will be supported by the Lead Paediatric & TYA Therapeutic Radiographer to enable them to achieve competency in agreed areas of specialist practice through exposure, training and education.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertised role.
Please also refer to attached person specification documentation for additional information.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer
Desirable criteria
- Training in paediatric resuscitation
- Has other Paediatric specific Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 18 months post registration experience
- Has proven specialist clinical skills in most aspects of radiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Has demonstrable experience of working with Paediatric patients and their families
Communication and relationship skilss
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills
- Uses highly developed communication skills to give information on radiotherapy and related side effects to patients and others taking into consideration the age of the patient.
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Can analyse and interpret treatment data and communicate to junior staff
- Assess patients to determine their suitability for each daily treatment.
Planning and organisational skills
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate effective workload management of self and others/treatment machines
Desirable criteria
- Able to adapt to changing situations at short notice if patient condition changes.
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- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
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