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We are looking for an HCPC Registered, Therapeutic Radiographer with advanced knowledge and skills in practice development and education. This is a new role in the department, and on a day-to-day basis the post holder will generate and maintain educational and training activity related to all aspects and processes of clinical activity and staff professional development.
The successful candidate will be required to have attention to detail, and an ability to manage complex and stressful situations with calm efficiency. They will be required to undertake and facilitate the assessment and developments of competence in activities related to the treatment and pre-treatment sections, and continually improve and maintain the department’s competency frameworks for staff. In addition, the post holder will use IM&T skills on the provision, development, adaptation and application of IM&T systems to support the delivery and quality monitoring of the radiotherapy service in respect of specialist education and competence of staff.
Radiotherapy services are provided for the population of Tayside and North East Fife, delivering around 1400 new courses each year for a broad spectrum of cancers as well as providing specialist treatments including brachytherapy and SABR. The Radiotherapy Department currently houses three Varian linear accelerators, one Canon Aquillion Wide Bore CT scanner, mould room facilities, PDR brachytherapy facilities, Prosoma and Raystation treatment planning system. We are a paper light department currently expanding our use of VMAT and IGRT as well as having an exciting programme of equipment replacement and planning system upgrades over the next year.
Dundee is the fourth largest city in Scotland with a population of approx 148,270. Currently undergoing a large scale riverside re-development, this vibrant university city has a well established art scene, boasting the internationally renowned Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre and the recently opened Victoria & Albert Design Museum. There are excellent transport links both north and south, as well as easy access to the rugged north east coastline of Fife and Angus, and the mountains of Highland Scotland.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Gareth Hill, Head of Therapeutic Radiography, Gareth.hill4@nhs.net
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.