Advanced Practitioner
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN1 5BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9265-26-0071 |
Summary
General Responsibilities To act in accordance with the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times, HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained.Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards.To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met.To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providing input to updating documents as required.To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing Q.A. checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly.Supporting, training and supervising students and other radiographic staff within the assigned work area.As a senior staff member it is essential to act as a role model, leading by example and ensuring junior members of the team also maintain high standards of conduct. Clinical, Professional and Technical To fulfil the role of advanced practitioner radiographer for radiotherapy treatment acting as a clinical lead for treatment delivery and calculationEnsuring safe and accurate treatment delivery, maintaining a high level of clinical skill underpinned by extensive knowledge of dosimetry and biological effects.To establish and maintain good communication links between radiographers, medical staff, physicists and other staff groups to further the efficient and safe running of the serviceTo provide advice in the evaluation, procurement and introduction of new techniques, procedures and processes.To play a key role in the development of new projects, helping establish the training needs associated with them and ensuring that mechanisms are put into place to meet them.Providing information and support for the cancer patients referred for radiotherapyAchieve clinical competence to provide expert advice on treatment imaging and set up for radiotherapy patientsAchieve IR(ME)R practitioner status for concomitant imaging Leadership To be proactive in the development and implementation of evidence based clinical practice in line with local and national initiatives, facilitating changes in service where necessary.To work collaboratively with others to challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interests of patient care, proactively developing new partnerships where it is in the best interest of the service.To act as an expert resource for radiotherapy treatment delivery, being recognised and accessible, and providing inspiration, motivation, guidance, support and advice as appropriate.To provide advice in the evaluation, procurement and introduction of new techniques, procedures and processes.To play a key role in the development of new projects, helping establish the training needs associated with them and ensuring that mechanisms are put into place to meet them.To keep up-to-date with best-practice in treatment and planning locally and nationally, being proactive in the improvement and development of their own competence, developing appropriate strategies for self-audit and assessment, and accessing clinical supervision as appropriate. Managerial To work with the treatment advanced practitioner team to manage and supervise the day-today running of the treatment area ensuring the provision of a high quality, patient-centred service which complies with service and best-practice guidelines, and operated at optimal levelsof capacity.To work closely with the Radiotherapy Management Team to ensure the most effective use of staffing resources across the department.To establish and maintain good communication links between radiographers, medical staff and other staff groups to further the efficient and effective running of the serviceTo support the Radiotherapy Manager in the business and strategic planning processes, advising on issues which may affect overall service planning, future staff and equipment requirements as appropriate.To be responsible for the equipment and IT resources in the work area, ensuring that fault reporting and Handover procedures are followed, working closely with medical physics and technical staff to ensure that repairs and routine servicing of equipment is carried out withminimal disruption to service provision. Education and Staff Development To contribute to the management of the Radiographic workforce by active involvement in recruitment, performance appraisal, training and personal development programmes and initiatives.To lead the in-house provision of training for radiographic staff and to advise the Radiotherapy Manager of any issues regarding the training of staff and student radiographersTo provide information and advice regarding radiotherapy treatment to other staff groups, working with the Senior staff and Managers to ensure high quality care is provided by all staff groups across the service.To work with the Radiotherapy Manager and others to ensure that resources are used appropriately to enable staff to meet their training and CPD needsTo receive professional guidance from the Radiotherapy ManagerTo remain clinically competent and to maintain an up-to-date awareness of clinical and technical advances, evidence- based best practice etc