Radiotherapy Gynaecological Advanced Practitioner

The Radiotherapy department are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking radiographer for the role of Gynaecological advanced practitioner on a fixed term basis.  

The UHS radiotherapy department is equipped with 7 Elekta Versa HD linacs, 3 combining ExacTrac Dynamic and iGuide systems and 4 with VisionRT surface guidance, an HDR brachytherapy unit, XStrahl orthovoltage unit and a Mobetron intra-operative radiotherapy unit.  The pre-treatment area consists of  3 CT scanners across 2 sites (Southampton and Basingstoke), 2 of which have contrast injection pumps, as well as Elekta's Active Breathing Co-ordinator and Varian's RGSC.
We are looking for a Therapeutic Radiographer with special interest in the Gynaecological pathway to continue to drive the service forward, and deliver a world-class service to our patients.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

•    To act as a clinical expert in the Radiotherapy treatment of Gynaecological patients, supporting service and technique development for this patient group.
•    To work closely with the site-specific clinical team (Clinical Oncologists, Cancer nurse specialist and other members of the MDT) to ensure prompt, integrated and excellent treatment for all patient receiving radiotherapy across all treatment modalities as part of their cancer treatment.
•    To work with the Clinical trials teams in the delivery of all Gynaecological research trials involving radiotherapy.
•    In collaboration with the Radiotherapy managers and Clinical Oncology consultants to develop skills and expertise which will allow expansion of the AdP role.
•    To use clinical knowledge to engage appropriate interventions, when necessary, along the treatment pathway.
•    To provide education and training to all Radiographers and other staff groups in the care and treatment of Gynaecological patients.
•    To support direct clinical delivery (treatment and planning) as may be required.