Job Title | Therapeutic Radiographer |
Location | Shropshire |
Job Type | Locum |
Speciality | Therapeutic Radiographer |
Rates | Competitive |
Description
We are seeking an experienced Locum Therapeutic Radiographer to deliver expert radiotherapy services. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare setting, assisting in cancer treatment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:-
- Monitor the health of patients undergoing treatment and report any concerns to the consultant or deputy. Dispense medications as per patient group directives.
- Prioritize patient treatments following departmental protocols during machine downtime.
- Provide high standards of care, maintain confidentiality, and ensure patient needs are met.
- Document deviations in treatment, sign, and date records.
- Maintain equipment, reporting any issues.
- Update radiotherapy knowledge, share within the department, and participate in CPD.
- Supervise and train staff, participate in audits, on-call rota, and assist in policy creation.
- Provide day-to-day organization for the radiotherapy treatment unit to meet targets, and deputize for the CT superintendent in their absence.
- Comply with departmental policies and objectives as identified by the Radiotherapy Services Manager.
- Perform routine procedures related to treatment (e.g., IGRT, in-vivo dosimetry) according to protocols.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure efficient workflow and justify decisions made outside of existing protocols.
- Assist in reorganizing staffing levels during crises.
- Negotiate appropriate treatment appointment times with patients on a daily basis.
For more information, contact us on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on international@globalmedicalhire.co.uk