Freeman Hospital · 6 hours ago
Technical Lead Superintendent Radiographer
Carthage, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelFreeman Hospital is one of the largest NHS hospital trusts in the country, providing specialized health services and promoting equality and diversity. The Technical Lead Superintendent Radiographer will oversee the development of radiotherapy techniques and ensure high-quality patient care, while leading training and implementing new technologies in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead radiographer responsible for implementing, evaluating and maintaining the development of radiotherapy techniques and clinical practice in the treatment and pre-treatment setting at NCCC alongside the Technical Lead in Carlisle
To act as technical radiotherapy advisor and to support radiotherapy service development through clinical implementation of technical strategies and /or process change in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. To include risk assessment, audit, reporting and presenting outcomes of change
Lead the clinical implementation of new technologies and techniques
Implement, design and develop IGRT/ IMRT/SGRT
Organise, facilitate and deliver training for IGRT/IMRT/SGRT to Therapeutic Radiographers maintaining training records and other relevant documentation
Advises developments and oversee technical changes in the department in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
To provide expert support for radiotherapy treatment delivery and imaging, facilitating the development of new practice models and systems of work
Implement and maintain development of radiotherapy technique and practice
Highlight areas of research and technical development. Assist in the design and facilitation of research to develop the service
Oversee implementation of new techniques & systems of working
Develop lines of communication with outside agencies, manufacturers and peers
Reporting and publicising developments for publication, conference presentations etc
To assist in the strategic planning of radiotherapy services and play a pivotal role in equipment selection
Qualification
Required
BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
State registered therapy radiographer with extensive postgraduate experience and experience at advanced practice/superintendent level in a large, modern radiotherapy centre
Working towards or holds an M-level award relating to specialist area
Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
In-depth knowledge and expertise in the application and critical assessment of radiotherapy techniques and IGRT
In-depth knowledge of radiotherapy treatment & imaging equipment
Evidence of continuing professional & personal development, willing to undertake further education appropriate to the post
Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal, decision making, negotiating and technical skills
Proven Project Management skills
Excellent time management, able to teach, train, motivate and inspire
Report and document writing skills
IT skills
Presentation skills, critical analysis skills
Able to achieve deadlines and work to high standards under significant pressure
Able to work flexible hours/shifts including participation in radiotherapy on call rota, with locally agreed terms and conditions
To participate in superintendent late cover approx. twice per month
Preferred
Experience of service re-design and management of change
Experience of strategic planning
Previous experience at Superintendent grade
Audit and research skills
Advanced IT skills
Benefits
Opportunities for post-graduate study are encouraged and supported.
Flexible working friendly organisation
Staff Benefits
Company
Freeman Hospital
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, UK
Carthage, Missouri, US
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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