Freeman Hospital
Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer
Freeman Hospital, Carthage, Missouri, United States, 64836
Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Employer heading Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer Band 7 Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of 1.6 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. Were in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team. Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to take the next step in their career. This Clinical Specialist role will take the successful candidate into a sub?specialism within the pre?treatment section, which will enable the further development of your clinical skills to advanced/expert level. Meeting the needs of the radiotherapy service based in Carlisle you will be responsible for the delivery, review and development of your specialist area within radiotherapy at NCCC whilst working closely with colleagues at NCCC to ensure parity of radiotherapy provision across the North East and North Cumbria. Interview Date: Thursday 20th November 2025 22 Hours 30 Minutes/Week, days negotiable You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job
The post will be based in the pre?treatment section of the department but will require the post holder to work collaboratively with other sections of the service, including radiotherapy treatment, scheduling, dosimetry, radiotherapy physics and clinical engineering and oncologist colleagues. The postholder will have extensive knowledge of radiotherapy, techniques and equipment including pre?treatment imaging and be able to relate to relevant current guidelines and targets together with how external policies and pressures affect the provision of the service. They will also have extensive experience of a range of cancers and caring for seriously ill patients and be able to reflect on their practice for continuing development of knowledge. They will have specialist knowledge in pre?treatment imaging and be able to undertake further academic study to maintain, refine and develop this knowledge to expert practice level. Ensuring compliance with our training strategy is key to the continuing development of the radiographic workforce so the ability motivate and train therapeutic radiographers to deliver high quality, safe and effective pre?treatment imaging is fundamental to this role. Ideally they will also have experience of developing, managing and implementing change and be able to actively participate and when required lead quality improvement projects. Working for our organisation
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service Cramlington Manor Walks
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Responsible for the delivery, review and development of the specialist area within radiotherapy at NCCC-North Cumbria. Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi?disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers. Undertakes practical and academic training, education and induction of staff & students. To be an expert in their field, having specialist knowledge within the defined project area(s) and to undertake appropriate academic or experiential study as agreed with the service leads. To maintain competency with existing equipment and systems and to develop the appropriate level of skill with new equipment and new systems of work to ensure continuous improvement and the development of best practice. To contribute to the development of quality improvements within NCCC. Timescales for achievement and standards of performance relating to the duties and responsibilities identified in this job description will be agreed via the annual appraisal process with the post?holder, and at monthly review meetings with the Operational Lead Radiographer or Radiotherapy Service Manager.
Person specification Qualifications & Education Essential criteria
BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification State registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with Health and Care Professions Council Masters level qualifications or equivalent gained through academic study and/or experience in specialist area
Desirable criteria
Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria
Extensive post graduate experience within a large, modern Radiotherapy Service and previous experience in a supervisory role Evidence of continuing professional and personal development through post graduate training and study appropriate to the post Recent and extensive experience of working with modern radiotherapy equipment and data systems
Desirable criteria
Previous experience at advanced practitioner level in clinical work Experience in working in other Radiotherapy centres. Experience of service redesign and management of change In depth experience of specialist area
Skills & Abilities Essential criteria
Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills Excellent time management, able to teach, train, motivate and inspire Report and document writing skills Able to work flexible hours and shifts, in provision of clinical service Able to achieve deadlines and work to high standards under significant pressure Presentation skills Audit skills Advanced IT skills
Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form:
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download JD & PS (PDF, 153.0KB) Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB) Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact Name: Suzanne Stanley Job title: Operational Lead Radiographer Email address: suzanne.stanley@nhs.net Telephone number: 01228 210400 #J-18808-Ljbffr
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Employer heading Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer Band 7 Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of 1.6 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. Were in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team. Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to take the next step in their career. This Clinical Specialist role will take the successful candidate into a sub?specialism within the pre?treatment section, which will enable the further development of your clinical skills to advanced/expert level. Meeting the needs of the radiotherapy service based in Carlisle you will be responsible for the delivery, review and development of your specialist area within radiotherapy at NCCC whilst working closely with colleagues at NCCC to ensure parity of radiotherapy provision across the North East and North Cumbria. Interview Date: Thursday 20th November 2025 22 Hours 30 Minutes/Week, days negotiable You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job
The post will be based in the pre?treatment section of the department but will require the post holder to work collaboratively with other sections of the service, including radiotherapy treatment, scheduling, dosimetry, radiotherapy physics and clinical engineering and oncologist colleagues. The postholder will have extensive knowledge of radiotherapy, techniques and equipment including pre?treatment imaging and be able to relate to relevant current guidelines and targets together with how external policies and pressures affect the provision of the service. They will also have extensive experience of a range of cancers and caring for seriously ill patients and be able to reflect on their practice for continuing development of knowledge. They will have specialist knowledge in pre?treatment imaging and be able to undertake further academic study to maintain, refine and develop this knowledge to expert practice level. Ensuring compliance with our training strategy is key to the continuing development of the radiographic workforce so the ability motivate and train therapeutic radiographers to deliver high quality, safe and effective pre?treatment imaging is fundamental to this role. Ideally they will also have experience of developing, managing and implementing change and be able to actively participate and when required lead quality improvement projects. Working for our organisation
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service Cramlington Manor Walks
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Responsible for the delivery, review and development of the specialist area within radiotherapy at NCCC-North Cumbria. Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi?disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers. Undertakes practical and academic training, education and induction of staff & students. To be an expert in their field, having specialist knowledge within the defined project area(s) and to undertake appropriate academic or experiential study as agreed with the service leads. To maintain competency with existing equipment and systems and to develop the appropriate level of skill with new equipment and new systems of work to ensure continuous improvement and the development of best practice. To contribute to the development of quality improvements within NCCC. Timescales for achievement and standards of performance relating to the duties and responsibilities identified in this job description will be agreed via the annual appraisal process with the post?holder, and at monthly review meetings with the Operational Lead Radiographer or Radiotherapy Service Manager.
Person specification Qualifications & Education Essential criteria
BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification State registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with Health and Care Professions Council Masters level qualifications or equivalent gained through academic study and/or experience in specialist area
Desirable criteria
Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria
Extensive post graduate experience within a large, modern Radiotherapy Service and previous experience in a supervisory role Evidence of continuing professional and personal development through post graduate training and study appropriate to the post Recent and extensive experience of working with modern radiotherapy equipment and data systems
Desirable criteria
Previous experience at advanced practitioner level in clinical work Experience in working in other Radiotherapy centres. Experience of service redesign and management of change In depth experience of specialist area
Skills & Abilities Essential criteria
Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills Excellent time management, able to teach, train, motivate and inspire Report and document writing skills Able to work flexible hours and shifts, in provision of clinical service Able to achieve deadlines and work to high standards under significant pressure Presentation skills Audit skills Advanced IT skills
Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form:
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download JD & PS (PDF, 153.0KB) Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB) Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact Name: Suzanne Stanley Job title: Operational Lead Radiographer Email address: suzanne.stanley@nhs.net Telephone number: 01228 210400 #J-18808-Ljbffr