Radiotherapy Education Lead

Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Radiotherapy Education Lead Contract Type: Permanent.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking radiographer to to lead the educational needs of the Radiotherapy department. You will have experience and evidence of health education and be a motivated and experienced Therapeutic Radiographer with

excellent communication and leadership skills as well as innovative ideas to drive professional development in a fast-paced radiotherapy department.

Working for our organisation

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.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing technical, clinical and organisational development of the Radiotherapy service by embedding expert training and education systems within the Radiotherapy department.

To work with site and area specific experts within the department to ensure that all clinical and other competencies are clearly recorded.

To be involved with the recruitment and selection of all clinical staff up to Band 6, in order to assess their learning needs and aspirations and have ownership of induction to the department.

To lead on both bespoke and generic induction, probation and training plans for new and existing staff members, meeting individual and service need.

To represent the department at Trust, regional and national meetings as required, especially relating to training, education, funding and professional development.

To support direct clinical delivery (treatment and planning) as may be required due to fluctuations in service capacity, patient demand and available staffing.

To liaise with the University education providers to ensure a suitable environment is in place and monitored for student placements and to lead the Practice Educators Team.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience Essential criteria

• Master's degree (MSc) in a relevant subject, or substantial accredited Master's level (Level 7) study equivalent to MSc level learning.
• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography/Diploma of College of Radiographers with specialist experience and courses.
• HCPC registration.
• Change management and implementation skills.
• Ability to lead and manage treatment delivery teams
• Knowledge/Experience of modern Radiotherapy
• Practice and latest technological advances

Desirable criteria

• Project management/educational experience
• Understanding of wider cancer agenda and NHS commissioning structure.
• Working towards SoR Accreditation
• Evidence of the management of the patient experience in radiotherapy.
• Evidence of further study in area of educational practice.

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Organisational skills
• Communication
• Diplomacy
• Time management
• Team development
• Interpersonal skills

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together