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Due to the retirement of the current post-holder, we are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly team at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. We are seeking to recruit a HCPC Registered Therapeutic Radiographer with knowledge and skills in modern radiotherapy techniques and the application of available specialist technologies. The post holder will be an integral member of the radiotherapy department management team and will be required to be competent and able to lead in all service areas as a line manager, providing expert knowledge and specialist technical advice and support to junior staff and other professional groups.
The post holder 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 manage the workload of the department on a day-to-day basis ensuring the delivery of safe and efficient care by allocating available staff and other resources as required. The post holder is expected to be a dynamic individual who is adaptable, confident with change and able to deliver outstanding patient care.
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.
Please note that the successful candidate will not be able to commence until the 1stof June 2020 at the earliest.
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