SABR Advanced Practitioner Radiotherapy

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

 PROFESSIONAL                             

• To assist in the provision of all aspects of the radiotherapy service to ensure the highest quality patient care with continuous collaboration/co-operation with other Band 7 staff to ensure a seamless service.
• To support responsible for managing and coordinating the day to day delivery of radiotherapy treatment across all Radiotherapy Treatment Units in accordance with the policies of the Directorate and the trust.
• To Liaise with and work alongside medical physics and medical staff to develop appropriate clinical treatment pathways for new technologies, ensuring that national recommendations and guidelines are incorporated.
• To provide expert support for radiotherapy treatment delivery and facilitate the development of new practice models.
• To act as expert advisor within area of radiotherapy techniques to assist the strategic planning and long term goals of the radiotherapy service
• To write, maintain and develop protocols and procedures for SABR and associated radiotherapy technique, to guide multidisciplinary staff.                                                                         
• To develop, implement and maintain training programs for all new innovative techniques and technical developments associated with SABR.
• To take an active part in the strategic planning of the radiotherapy service, to include presentations and formal meetings as required.
• To fully participate in the clinical rota, including any shift patterns and on- call rota.
• To participate in the radiographer and student training programs, supervising and demonstrating procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff as required.                                                
• To be responsible for ensuring all aspects of training for all radiotherapy staff on all treatment units is completed particularly pertinent to new techniques/developments.                                                      
• To work in liaison with all disciplines in implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating clinical and technical requirements to ensure optimum service quality.                                                
• To undertake clinical audits as required to monitor practice.                      
• To maintain up to date knowledge of clinical/technical developments, attending such courses/in service training as indicated by the need of the service.                                                                                                                                 
• To bring to the attention of the Head of Radiotherapy, Radiotherapy Operations Manager, Superintendent Radiographers and Consultant Clinical Oncologists any matter of clinical concern.
• To support Radiographers in maintaining and developing professional and personal skills and standards.
• To liaise with all other disciplines/specialties/voluntary agencies as required.

MANAGERIAL                                                                                                                                                                                

• To provide in liaison with the Radiotherapy Operations Manager and Band 7 Radiographers, the daily effective, efficient and patient centered radiotherapy treatments.                                           
• To participate in recruitment, selection and induction of junior staff. 
•  To undertake annual staff appraisal and performance review and ensure personal development plans are in place. 
•  To maintain accurate departmental records and statistics, producing management information on activity and workforce as required.
• To be responsible for the compliance of staff with all statutory and local regulations.
• To create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships.
• To assist the governance lead in clinical governance and risk management issues.
• To play an active role in the formal quality assurance programs.
• To cover and liaise with other Advanced Practitioners in their absence

EDUCATIONAL

• To demonstrate a continuous process of professional and personal development in order to develop own and others skills and be aware of the changing needs of the
• To play an active role in the training and development of all staff and students during their clinical duties.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed and altered in the light of changed service needs and developments after discussion with the post holder.