Practice Educator Radiotherapy

Applications are welcome from internal candidates only for a Practice Educator to join the Radiotherapy team for 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday), working in partnership with our existing Practice Educator to support the development of our workforce.

We are seeking applications from internal experienced Senior Radiographers who are passionate about education, training and staff development, and who can work independently while fostering a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will share responsibility for ensuring the educational and training needs of the radiotherapy workforce at the Worcestershire Oncology Centre are met. This includes supporting a diverse range of learners and staff groups, including newly qualified radiographers, international recruits, apprentices, qualified radiographers and healthcare assistants.

The role will involve close collaboration with our university partners, including Birmingham City University (BCU) and Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), to ensure high-quality clinical placements and learning experiences for students.

In addition, you will provide mentorship and support to colleagues undertaking preceptorship programmes, helping to develop confidence, competence and professional growth across the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated radiographer with a strong interest in education to make a significant contribution to workforce development and the future of radiotherapy services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to maintain clinical competency at Band7 level and

take on the full responsibilities of that role when required. Such as being able to operate radiotherapy

equipment safely and accurately interpreting and applying radiation

prescription plans, using clinical judgement to justify deviation from

protocol.

You will be clinically competent to safely and

efficiently manipulate all complex and specialised equipment associated with

the planning and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment with

ionising radiation.

The post holder in conjunction with our current practice educator will ensure all post graduate and undergraduate

radiographers have access and understanding of radiotherapy development and

practices here at Worcestershire Oncology Centre.

The post holder alongside our current practice educator will support

newly qualified staff and international recruits utilising a preceptorship

programme.

You will act

as the placement liaison between the department and higher education institutes

Attend

meetings within the trust, wider ICB and WM region relating to

training/education.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large

acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute

services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a

larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from

three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our

caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred

care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to

work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our

everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise

accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working

within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a

DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check

(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting

Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0806

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Main

duties and Responsibilities:

Education and Development

Liaise

with the Radiotherapy Service Manager, Clinical Lead Radiographers, treatment

and pre-treatment Radiographers, Medical Physicists and Clinical Oncologists,

to identify the development and training needs of the current and future

radiotherapy workforce, in line with individual staff needs and service

requirements.

Devise support mechanisms and assessment criteria in all aspects

of training within the treatment and pre-treatment areas to ensure a common

standard.

Develop,

implement and evaluate competency based training programmes and facilitate

learning opportunities to meet the educational and skills development needs of

Therapeutic Radiography staff (including apprentices) and HCAs within the

Radiotherapy Department.

Facilitate

and support the development and implementation of preceptorship programmes for

newly appointed staff.

Provide coaching and mentorship for

Radiotherapy staff throughout their career to enable them to realise their full

potential.

Participate

in curriculum development and joint professional development activities with

other agencies e.g. CHEC learning and development team and Birmingham City University.

Provide educational support for student radiographers (including

apprentices) to maximise the learning opportunities available throughout their

clinical placements. Liaise with HEIs to

ensure any additional requirements for learners are met whilst on clinical

placement.

Ensure

that there are effective mechanisms for managing and recording training and

assessment. Provide and present reports as appropriate.

Ensure

that Trusts Statutory and Mandatory training requirements for therapeutic

radiographers and HCAs within radiotherapy are met.

Ensure

that annual PDRs are undertaken in a timely manner

Provide

support for return to practice

Clinical/Technical

Take

responsibility for the correct interpretation, application and delivery of

routine and complex Radiotherapy treatment prescriptions using expert clinical

skills

Ensure

that highly specialist Radiotherapy equipment is used safely and accurately

within the tolerances defined for the technique/ procedure and in accordance

with manufacturers guidance and departmental protocols.

Undertake

verification processes evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal

imaging or CBCT, ensuring that results are systematically analysed to maintain

treatment accuracy.

Approve

and clinically justify any deviation from department protocols or predetermined

tolerances keeping appropriate records and calling on other members of the

multidisciplinary team for further advice / action as necessary.

Take

responsibility for ensuring that in-vivo dosimetry measurements are undertaken

for patients receiving external beam treatment and acting on measurements that

are out of tolerance.

Undertake

treatment routine and complex localisation procedures using a CT scanner.

Ensure

that the most appropriate technique / modality is selected to meet the needs of

the patient and the requirements of their treatment plan.

Identify

and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes for both simple and complex

treatments ensuring that they are completed in a safe and timely fashion. This

will include:

o Production of vsim

treatment plans

o Input and checking of

treatment critical data using the patient management system (Mosaiq)

o Electronic checking of

complex treatment prescriptions

o Collation of all

treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit

Undertake

final check of all treatment parameters and processes to ensure that they are

correct, complete and compliant with department protocols prior to the

initiation of treatment. Take appropriate corrective action in the event of an

error or non-conformance ensuring that any process failures or training needs

are identified and addressed.

Provide

clinical / technical advice on Radiotherapy treatment to members of the

multidisciplinary team and other professionals within and external to the Trust

Take

individual professional responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment

to radiotherapy patients ensuring that the requirements of all ionising

radiation regulations are adhered to.

To

undertake Out of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.

Patient care

Take

responsibility for ensuring patients medical condition and progress is

monitored during treatment and any significant changes are reported to the

appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer.

Plan

and implement an appropriate supportive care package for patients liaising with

multidisciplinary, team, other departments, professionals and agencies to

optimise support before during and after treatment.

Provide

written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of

Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects ensuring that

explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level of

understanding.

Educate,

motivate and reassure patients to ensure consent to and compliance with

treatment regimens which may be arduous and poorly tolerated, assessing the

patients physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensure fitness for

treatment.

Clinical Leadership

Act

as a clinical role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and

facilitating others to take forward initiatives.

Attain

continuous improvements to service provision by maintaining current/up to date

knowledge of best practice and by creating an environment of trust and respect.

Work

collaboratively with other professional groups to maximise development

opportunities and inter-professional learning opportunities.

Maximise

opportunities to share good practices and innovations with colleagues locally

and nationally.

Quality Management/Clinical Governance

Be responsible and accountable for own

actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct

To understand and comply with

professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of

Professional conduct)

Facilitate the development,

implementation, monitoring, evaluation and audit of Radiotherapy policies,

protocols, guidelines and standards ensuring that they meet current practice

and professional regulations.

Work with QA Lead Radiographer to ensure

that training and development documentation and processes are in line with

national and local requirements.

Act as a resource for staff to access

and raise awareness of national and local policies that will impact upon them

and affect the delivery of patient care.

Ensure that quality standards are set

and monitored and that clinical risk management and clinical audit are an

integral part of practice developments.

Facilitate the implementation of

national and local quality initiatives to improve service delivery.

Report and be part of the investigation

team for Clinical incidents in line with departmental policy.

Undertake the development,

implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work

instructions proposing changes as appropriate to ensure that they represent

best practice.

Represent the Trust on external

professional groups and network with colleagues from other organisations as

appropriate.

Professional Development /

Practice

Undertake

training /updates required to operate all equipment safely, effectively and to

maximise its therapeutic potential.

Participate

in Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust Mandatory

training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.

Regularly

undertake research, development and audit within the department as required

facilitating the implementation of evidence based practice.

Promote

research/evidence based practice and audit outcomes to inform clinical practice

and set clinical standards.

Instigate

or contribute to research initiatives and clinical audit programmes as

appropriate.

Management of Resources

Promote

a culture where staff are valued, supported and deliver high quality care

Understand,

manage and be accountable for the use of resources in a cost effective way

Participate

in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff

Actively

support the quality improvement initiatives within the Department and across

the wider Trust.

Job responsibilities

Main

duties and Responsibilities:

Education and Development

Liaise

with the Radiotherapy Service Manager, Clinical Lead Radiographers, treatment

and pre-treatment Radiographers, Medical Physicists and Clinical Oncologists,

to identify the development and training needs of the current and future

radiotherapy workforce, in line with individual staff needs and service

requirements.

Devise support mechanisms and assessment criteria in all aspects

of training within the treatment and pre-treatment areas to ensure a common

standard.

Develop,

implement and evaluate competency based training programmes and facilitate

learning opportunities to meet the educational and skills development needs of

Therapeutic Radiography staff (including apprentices) and HCAs within the

Radiotherapy Department.

Facilitate

and support the development and implementation of preceptorship programmes for

newly appointed staff.

Provide coaching and mentorship for

Radiotherapy staff throughout their career to enable them to realise their full

potential.

Participate

in curriculum development and joint professional development activities with

other agencies e.g. CHEC learning and development team and Birmingham City University.

Provide educational support for student radiographers (including

apprentices) to maximise the learning opportunities available throughout their

clinical placements. Liaise with HEIs to

ensure any additional requirements for learners are met whilst on clinical

placement.

Ensure

that there are effective mechanisms for managing and recording training and

assessment. Provide and present reports as appropriate.

Ensure

that Trusts Statutory and Mandatory training requirements for therapeutic

radiographers and HCAs within radiotherapy are met.

Ensure

that annual PDRs are undertaken in a timely manner

Provide

support for return to practice

Clinical/Technical

Take

responsibility for the correct interpretation, application and delivery of

routine and complex Radiotherapy treatment prescriptions using expert clinical

skills

Ensure

that highly specialist Radiotherapy equipment is used safely and accurately

within the tolerances defined for the technique/ procedure and in accordance

with manufacturers guidance and departmental protocols.

Undertake

verification processes evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal

imaging or CBCT, ensuring that results are systematically analysed to maintain

treatment accuracy.

Approve

and clinically justify any deviation from department protocols or predetermined

tolerances keeping appropriate records and calling on other members of the

multidisciplinary team for further advice / action as necessary.

Take

responsibility for ensuring that in-vivo dosimetry measurements are undertaken

for patients receiving external beam treatment and acting on measurements that

are out of tolerance.

Undertake

treatment routine and complex localisation procedures using a CT scanner.

Ensure

that the most appropriate technique / modality is selected to meet the needs of

the patient and the requirements of their treatment plan.

Identify

and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes for both simple and complex

treatments ensuring that they are completed in a safe and timely fashion. This

will include:

o Production of vsim

treatment plans

o Input and checking of

treatment critical data using the patient management system (Mosaiq)

o Electronic checking of

complex treatment prescriptions

o Collation of all

treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit

Undertake

final check of all treatment parameters and processes to ensure that they are

correct, complete and compliant with department protocols prior to the

initiation of treatment. Take appropriate corrective action in the event of an

error or non-conformance ensuring that any process failures or training needs

are identified and addressed.

Provide

clinical / technical advice on Radiotherapy treatment to members of the

multidisciplinary team and other professionals within and external to the Trust

Take

individual professional responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment

to radiotherapy patients ensuring that the requirements of all ionising

radiation regulations are adhered to.

To

undertake Out of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.

Patient care

Take

responsibility for ensuring patients medical condition and progress is

monitored during treatment and any significant changes are reported to the

appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer.

Plan

and implement an appropriate supportive care package for patients liaising with

multidisciplinary, team, other departments, professionals and agencies to

optimise support before during and after treatment.

Provide

written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of

Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects ensuring that

explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level of

understanding.

Educate,

motivate and reassure patients to ensure consent to and compliance with

treatment regimens which may be arduous and poorly tolerated, assessing the

patients physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensure fitness for

treatment.

Clinical Leadership

Act

as a clinical role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and

facilitating others to take forward initiatives.

Attain

continuous improvements to service provision by maintaining current/up to date

knowledge of best practice and by creating an environment of trust and respect.

Work

collaboratively with other professional groups to maximise development

opportunities and inter-professional learning opportunities.

Maximise

opportunities to share good practices and innovations with colleagues locally

and nationally.

Quality Management/Clinical Governance

Be responsible and accountable for own

actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct

To understand and comply with

professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of

Professional conduct)

Facilitate the development,

implementation, monitoring, evaluation and audit of Radiotherapy policies,

protocols, guidelines and standards ensuring that they meet current practice

and professional regulations.

Work with QA Lead Radiographer to ensure

that training and development documentation and processes are in line with

national and local requirements.

Act as a resource for staff to access

and raise awareness of national and local policies that will impact upon them

and affect the delivery of patient care.

Ensure that quality standards are set

and monitored and that clinical risk management and clinical audit are an

integral part of practice developments.

Facilitate the implementation of

national and local quality initiatives to improve service delivery.

Report and be part of the investigation

team for Clinical incidents in line with departmental policy.

Undertake the development,

implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work

instructions proposing changes as appropriate to ensure that they represent

best practice.

Represent the Trust on external

professional groups and network with colleagues from other organisations as

appropriate.

Professional Development /

Practice

Undertake

training /updates required to operate all equipment safely, effectively and to

maximise its therapeutic potential.

Participate

in Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust Mandatory

training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.

Regularly

undertake research, development and audit within the department as required

facilitating the implementation of evidence based practice.

Promote

research/evidence based practice and audit outcomes to inform clinical practice

and set clinical standards.

Instigate

or contribute to research initiatives and clinical audit programmes as

appropriate.

Management of Resources

Promote

a culture where staff are valued, supported and deliver high quality care

Understand,

manage and be accountable for the use of resources in a cost effective way

Participate

in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff

Actively

support the quality improvement initiatives within the Department and across

the wider Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Hons Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
• Mentor / Assessor training

Desirable

• Post graduate education / qualification in radiotherapy
• Leadership training (such as ILM or Edward Jenner)
• PGCert in Health related clinical education

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance
• Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others
• Able to motivate and enable junior staff to work to their full potential

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience with some experience in a senior capacity using a wide range of techniques and equipment
• Experience of developing and implementing new techniques / protocols
• Supervising junior staff
• Training and assessment of students
• Experience of delivering training to others

Desirable

• Band 7 experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Hons Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
• Mentor / Assessor training

Desirable

• Post graduate education / qualification in radiotherapy
• Leadership training (such as ILM or Edward Jenner)
• PGCert in Health related clinical education

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance
• Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others
• Able to motivate and enable junior staff to work to their full potential

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience with some experience in a senior capacity using a wide range of techniques and equipment
• Experience of developing and implementing new techniques / protocols
• Supervising junior staff
• Training and assessment of students
• Experience of delivering training to others

Desirable

• Band 7 experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Main

duties and Responsibilities:

Education and Development

Liaise

with the Radiotherapy Service Manager, Clinical Lead Radiographers, treatment

and pre-treatment Radiographers, Medical Physicists and Clinical Oncologists,

to identify the development and training needs of the current and future

radiotherapy workforce, in line with individual staff needs and service

requirements.

Devise support mechanisms and assessment criteria in all aspects

of training within the treatment and pre-treatment areas to ensure a common

standard.

Develop,

implement and evaluate competency based training programmes and facilitate

learning opportunities to meet the educational and skills development needs of

Therapeutic Radiography staff (including apprentices) and HCAs within the

Radiotherapy Department.

Facilitate

and support the development and implementation of preceptorship programmes for

newly appointed staff.

Provide coaching and mentorship for

Radiotherapy staff throughout their career to enable them to realise their full

potential.

Participate

in curriculum development and joint professional development activities with

other agencies e.g. CHEC learning and development team and Birmingham City University.

Provide educational support for student radiographers (including

apprentices) to maximise the learning opportunities available throughout their

clinical placements. Liaise with HEIs to

ensure any additional requirements for learners are met whilst on clinical

placement.

Ensure

that there are effective mechanisms for managing and recording training and

assessment. Provide and present reports as appropriate.

Ensure

that Trusts Statutory and Mandatory training requirements for therapeutic

radiographers and HCAs within radiotherapy are met.

Ensure

that annual PDRs are undertaken in a timely manner

Provide

support for return to practice

Clinical/Technical

Take

responsibility for the correct interpretation, application and delivery of

routine and complex Radiotherapy treatment prescriptions using expert clinical

skills

Ensure

that highly specialist Radiotherapy equipment is used safely and accurately

within the tolerances defined for the technique/ procedure and in accordance

with manufacturers guidance and departmental protocols.

Undertake

verification processes evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal

imaging or CBCT, ensuring that results are systematically analysed to maintain

treatment accuracy.

Approve

and clinically justify any deviation from department protocols or predetermined

tolerances keeping appropriate records and calling on other members of the

multidisciplinary team for further advice / action as necessary.

Take

responsibility for ensuring that in-vivo dosimetry measurements are undertaken

for patients receiving external beam treatment and acting on measurements that

are out of tolerance.

Undertake

treatment routine and complex localisation procedures using a CT scanner.

Ensure

that the most appropriate technique / modality is selected to meet the needs of

the patient and the requirements of their treatment plan.

Identify

and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes for both simple and complex

treatments ensuring that they are completed in a safe and timely fashion. This

will include:

o Production of vsim

treatment plans

o Input and checking of

treatment critical data using the patient management system (Mosaiq)

o Electronic checking of

complex treatment prescriptions

o Collation of all

treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit

Undertake

final check of all treatment parameters and processes to ensure that they are

correct, complete and compliant with department protocols prior to the

initiation of treatment. Take appropriate corrective action in the event of an

error or non-conformance ensuring that any process failures or training needs

are identified and addressed.

Provide

clinical / technical advice on Radiotherapy treatment to members of the

multidisciplinary team and other professionals within and external to the Trust

Take

individual professional responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment

to radiotherapy patients ensuring that the requirements of all ionising

radiation regulations are adhered to.

To

undertake Out of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.

Patient care

Take

responsibility for ensuring patients medical condition and progress is

monitored during treatment and any significant changes are reported to the

appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer.

Plan

and implement an appropriate supportive care package for patients liaising with

multidisciplinary, team, other departments, professionals and agencies to

optimise support before during and after treatment.

Provide

written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of

Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects ensuring that

explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level of

understanding.

Educate,

motivate and reassure patients to ensure consent to and compliance with

treatment regimens which may be arduous and poorly tolerated, assessing the

patients physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensure fitness for

treatment.

Clinical Leadership

Act

as a clinical role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and

facilitating others to take forward initiatives.

Attain

continuous improvements to service provision by maintaining current/up to date

knowledge of best practice and by creating an environment of trust and respect.

Work

collaboratively with other professional groups to maximise development

opportunities and inter-professional learning opportunities.

Maximise

opportunities to share good practices and innovations with colleagues locally

and nationally.

Quality Management/Clinical Governance

Be responsible and accountable for own

actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct

To understand and comply with

professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of

Professional conduct)

Facilitate the development,

implementation, monitoring, evaluation and audit of Radiotherapy policies,

protocols, guidelines and standards ensuring that they meet current practice

and professional regulations.

Work with QA Lead Radiographer to ensure

that training and development documentation and processes are in line with

national and local requirements.

Act as a resource for staff to access

and raise awareness of national and local policies that will impact upon them

and affect the delivery of patient care.

Ensure that quality standards are set

and monitored and that clinical risk management and clinical audit are an

integral part of practice developments.

Facilitate the implementation of

national and local quality initiatives to improve service delivery.

Report and be part of the investigation

team for Clinical incidents in line with departmental policy.

Undertake the development,

implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work

instructions proposing changes as appropriate to ensure that they represent

best practice.

Represent the Trust on external

professional groups and network with colleagues from other organisations as

appropriate.

Professional Development /

Practice

Undertake

training /updates required to operate all equipment safely, effectively and to

maximise its therapeutic potential.

Participate

in Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust Mandatory

training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.

Regularly

undertake research, development and audit within the department as required

facilitating the implementation of evidence based practice.

Promote

research/evidence based practice and audit outcomes to inform clinical practice

and set clinical standards.

Instigate

or contribute to research initiatives and clinical audit programmes as

appropriate.

Management of Resources

Promote

a culture where staff are valued, supported and deliver high quality care

Understand,

manage and be accountable for the use of resources in a cost effective way

Participate

in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff

Actively

support the quality improvement initiatives within the Department and across

the wider Trust.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Hons Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
• Mentor / Assessor training

Desirable

• Post graduate education / qualification in radiotherapy
• Leadership training (such as ILM or Edward Jenner)
• PGCert in Health related clinical education

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance
• Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others
• Able to motivate and enable junior staff to work to their full potential

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience with some experience in a senior capacity using a wide range of techniques and equipment
• Experience of developing and implementing new techniques / protocols
• Supervising junior staff
• Training and assessment of students
• Experience of delivering training to others

Desirable

• Band 7 experience