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We are looking for an HCPC Registered, Therapeutic Radiographer with experience at Senior Radiographer level, for an Advanced Practitioner position within the Radiotherapy Treatment Section. The post offers the opportunity to advance Radiotherapy practice through development and implementation of new techniques and technologies in parallel with development of the radiotherapy workforce. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to implement alternative ways of working that support the delivery of a modern radiotherapy service.
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 areas, and continually improve and maintain the quality of the radiotherapy service.
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