Lead Therapeutic Radiographer
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2025 |
| Location: | London, SW5 0TU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0157-R0021585 |
Summary
Job Title: Lead Therapy Radiographer Multi Platform Division: Oncology Location: Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, London Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Role Summary As the Lead Therapy Radiographer, you will be responsible for leading and developing the radiotherapy service to ensure that all operational objectives and clinical standards are consistently achieved. Youll play a vital role in delivering exceptional treatment and patient care across multiple treatment platforms at our state-of-the-art cancer centre. Working as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team, you will rotate across treatment modalities to support the overall radiotherapy service and contribute to a high-performing, patient-focused environment. You will lead by example, demonstrate effective people management, and drive continuous service improvement through innovation and collaboration. Key Areas of Responsibility Lead the radiotherapy service to meet operational objectives and uphold GenesisCares reputation for outstanding outcomes and patient care. Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the therapy radiography team, supporting all patients receiving external beam radiotherapy. Promote a safe, efficient and compassionate working culture aligned with GenesisCares values. Reporting Lines Reports to: Clinical Service Lead Direct reports: Senior Therapy Radiographer, Therapy Radiographer (Subject to change based on service needs) Core Duties Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Uphold all professional responsibilities as an HCPC-registered radiographer. Ensure all staff are appropriately trained and maintain competency across all platforms. Promote safe, effective working practices, including MR safety and radiation protection. Deliver a high standard of patient experience throughout the treatment journey. Ensure accurate documentation of treatments and compliance with quality assurance processes. Lead on incident, complaint, and compliment management, embedding learning and improvement. Maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders both internal and external. Represent GenesisCare in external networks and clinical forums. Actively participate in CPD and ensure professional standards are maintained across the team. Support out-of-hours coordination for crisis or breakdown resolution with minimal service disruption. Key Relationships Internal: Centre Leader, Clinical Service Lead, Senior Therapy Radiographers Therapy and Diagnostic Radiographers Dosimetrists Medical Physicists Clinical Oncologists Research and Clinical Trials staff External: Academic partners and research organisations Equipment vendors and suppliers Professional educational bodies Experience and Skills Required Significant post-qualification experience in radiotherapy Skilled across all radiotherapy disciplines: QA, pre-treatment, treatment delivery Proven people management and leadership experience Holistic, empathetic approach to patient care Strong governance and complaint-resolution experience Wide-ranging clinical competencies Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills Able to train, mentor and motivate others Flexible, proactive and team-focused Willingness to undertake cannulation training Desirable: experience with advanced and evolving radiation therapy techniques Qualifications and Registration DCR (DR) or BSc (Hons) in Therapy Radiography HCPC registration (required) MSc or working towards is desirable Evidence of ongoing CPD Additional Requirements Highly motivated, resilient and proactive Diplomatic, professional and collaborative in approach Willing to work unsocial hours if needed Willing to travel nationally or internationally for training or professional events Able to represent GenesisCare as an ambassador