Clinical Specialist Radiographer - Radiotherapy

Clinical Specialist Radiographer – Radiotherapy
Location: Manchester, The Christie Private Clinic
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week 
Shift times: 8.00am - 17.30pm (requirement for some bank holiday/weekend working)
Permanent
Salary: Up to £49,245 dependent on experience

We’re looking for a Clinical Specialist Radiographer within our Radiotherapy team at The Christie Private Clinic, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

Duties & responsibilities:

• To predominantly work on the treatment unit, with potential involvement in pre-treatment areas as required, carrying out accurate and consistent treatment preparation and delivery as well as administration aspects; and to assist in maintaining and developing the radiotherapy service.
• Maintain exemplary professional standards and quality assurance in all aspects of patient care.
• Operate radiotherapy equipment in accordance with operational procedures, ensuring routine quality assurance procedures are carried out.
• Be responsible for the accurate administration of radiotherapy treatments, including accurate documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of systems of work, quality assurance procedures and protocols.
• Ensure all equipment faults and malfunctions are recorded and reported in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

• BSc in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic patient management systems and record and verify systems
• Knowledge of pre-treatment procedures, including CT scanning, planning and Mould Room desirable
• Experience of scanning and treatment of stereotactic patients desirable
• Experience with advanced treatment techniques i.e. SRS, Gating, SABR desirable
• Experience of the private sector desirable
• Experience in treatment administration, to include bookings and pre-treatment plan checks desirable

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Specialist Radiographer at The Christie Private Clinic, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Culture and values  

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.  

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:  

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual 

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion 

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness 

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity 

Reasonable adjustments 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. 

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