This months edition focuses on radiographer recruitment and also training,
education and CPD with the launch of the new RadPro CPD Blog-site.
Interactive Index
- What's new on RadPro... RadPro CPD Blog site
- December Focus... Radiographer recruitment, Diagnostic and Therapeutic roles
- What the papers said... Radiotherapy stories from the international media
- Hot news from the industry... the latest product and company news
- Feature listings... Revised upcoming features
Keep up to date with the latest radiotherapy CPD and education news, events, diary and information on RadPro with the RadPro CPD Blog, an important new online radiotherapy education tool.
We are very pleased to introduce our first two blogs and bloggers to you:
The Glasgow Experience by Lorraine Whyte, BSc ( Hons) Radiography (Therapeutic) PG Cert.
Managing Radiotherapy Induced Skin Reactions by Ellen Trueman, ‘Cancer Nurse Leader of the Year’ Nursing Times award for 2011
How to use or participate in the RadPro CPD Blog
This new and innovative online tool is available to any registered RadPro reader and international radiotherapy professional. If you would like to become an author of your own specific individual Blog and have a suggested name for this, please contact admin@RadPro.eu for an authors or “Bloggers” access password and user name to start Blogging.
You will also need an authors access password and user name to publish CPD and Educational news, events and workshops in your own radiotherapy centre. If you wish to comment on any published text please do so and our authors will respond as soon as they can.
The site is divided in the headings and categories below so that you can read the news, events, workshops and importantly read and comment on the individual Blogs by our radiotherapy authors.
Blog site categories are;
1. CPD and Education News
2. CPD Events and Diary dates
3. CPD Workshops
4. Individual CPD and Education Blogs;
a) The Glasgow Experience by Lorraine Whyte, BSc ( Hons) Radiography (Therapeutic) PG Cert.
b) Managing Radiotherapy Induced Skin Reactions by Ellen Trueman, ‘Cancer Nurse Leader of the Year’ Nursing Times award for 2011
Click here to go there right now: http://www.radpro.org.uk/wp/
Radiographer recruitment, Diagnostic and Therapeutic roles.
You will find below information on some of the leading international recruitment agencies and career opportunities, just click on the links to find out more or to contact our advertising partners.
CancerPartnersUK Nottingham
Affiliated with BMI The Park Hospital, Nottingham
LEAD POSTS – Lead Radiographer, Lead Physicist, Dosimetrist, Radiographers (senior + junior) and Administration Staff
Also South Coast, Lead Physicist
CancerPartnersUK is an innovative and dynamic company establishing a network of compact state-of-the-art Radiotherapy centres across the UK. All linacs are matched and have on-board kV imaging and every centre utilises centralised Mosaiq & Pinnacle Servers with full remote access. All patients are CT planned, with MR planning scans & image fusion as appropriate. Fully committed to delivering the latest technology we have so far treated 95% of our patients with IGRT & online correction, and over 60% with IMRT, since opening our first centres in 2009/10.
In preparation for our 5th centre, opening in Nottingham in 2012 and to support the growth in our South Coast centres, we are appointing to these roles. Teamwork, flexibility and a real desire to make a difference are key attributes for all our staff. Comprehensive training in all our systems – including IGRT & IMRT planning, QA & delivery – will be provided.
LEAD RADIOGRAPHER
You will be leading the clinical team within the department ensuring that high quality and standards are maintained in all aspects of the service, holding close working relationships with the clinical oncologists as well as working closely with the BMI team in a new partnership.
LEAD PHYSICISTS
Using the latest QA equipment, you will be responsible for QA & dosimetry on your site, and company-wide development projects as part of the CPUK physics & dosimetry team. You will play an active role in the treatment planning process, for patients treated at any of our centres, often utilising remote access and screen-sharing tools. These roles would suit candidates with a range of experience from those who have, or are about to achieve, state registration up to top of Band 8A.
RADIOTHERAPY DOSIMETRIST
Responsible for managing the treatment planning of patients at your centre, you will use the latest Pinnacle TPS software. An active member of the CPUK physics & dosimetry team you will participate in all aspects of voluming, planning & checking, for patients treated at any of our centres, working closely with physicists, clinicians & radiographers and often utilising remote access and screen-sharing tools. You will have a radiographic or physics background and a minimum of 2 years experience in patient dosimetry.
RADIOGRAPHERS
We will recruit to both senior and junior roles. You will be part of a compact team delivering exceptional standards of care to radiotherapy patients with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness and innovation. You will be committed and motivated, with well developed communication, inter-personal and radiographic skills and may be newly qualified or hold some more senior experience.
ADMINISTRATION STAFF
You will be responsible for reception and administrative duties at our unit and work closely with the above team and the senior staff.
For informal discussion about these exciting opportunities please contact Sarah Hynd, Head of Radiotherapy, on 07770 343572 or email: sarah.hynd@cancerpartnersuk.org or John Pettingell, Head of Physics, on 07971 542717 or e-mail: john.pettingell@cancerpartnersuk.org . To apply, please write to our head office with a completed application form, your latest CV and your current remuneration package:
CancerPartnersUK Ltd
21, Barrett Street,
LONDON
W1U 1BD
Application form download – Click here PDF 1
Sales Director/Manager – Middle East
My client is one of the world’s leading firms in medical equipment supply, installation and maintenance. They are continuing to rapidly grow and are now looking for a Sales Director/Manager to be responsible for the Middle East Region for the Radiation Equipment side of their business.
They are looking for someone with exceptional Sales and Business Development ability and world class commercial acumen as you will be devising and executing your own sales and marketing plans and looking after your own budgets. It’s a highly autonomous role so you must have a proven track record in selling Radiation Therapy equipment.
In return, my client is offering a highly competitive salary with an exceptional bonus structure and all the benefits a position of this nature deserves.
Interested candidates wishing to apply please do so in the first instance via email to
tunde.makinde@executiveheadhunters.co.uk
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
A reputation for excellence built over 400 years, 8000 staff and a vibrant, forward-looking culture make the University of Edinburgh one of the top employers in the city. So, whatever your skills, if you want to be part of an organisation shaping tomorrow’s world, we can offer you a rewarding and interesting future.
Therapeutic Radiographer
£25,101 - £35,788
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has established a major centre for cancer treatment and research. The centre, which opened in June 2009, is located beside, and linked to, the Hospital for Small Animals on the Easter Bush campus in Midlothian.
The centre includes a dual energy Varian Clinac linear accelerator with Eclipse planning software and Aria patient management. In addition, the unit also houses a computed tomography scanner (16 slice) and PET scanner and thus offers the most comprehensive range of veterinary cancer diagnostics and therapeutics in Europe.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can take full advantage of the facilities to become a key member of the cancer team.
As a Therapeutic Radiographer, you will provide comprehensive and effective day-to-day technical management of the radiotherapy unit, provide therapeutic planning support for patient management and will become a key member of the team delivering radiotherapy to veterinary patients. In addition you will provide support for the CT/PET imaging facility.
You will require an in-depth knowledge of the equipment and techniques, through a relevant formal qualification or equivalent experience. Able to work to short deadlines, you will have a flexible approach to workload, while providing a very high standard of service. Ideally you will be familiar with the Eclipse radiotherapy planning software. Experience of contributing to research publications would be an advantage.
The further particulars give a detailed breakdown of the requirements for the post at each level (Grades UE06 and UE07).
This position could be suitable for either a full time or a flexible part time worker.
Please contact: Sandra Slowey, Senior Account Co-ordinator
Office: Baxter House, 9 Claremont Terrace, Glasgow, G3 7XA
Email sandra.slowey@eurorscg.com Web www.eurorscg-riley.co.uk
Tel 0141 352 5713
Radiotherapy Sales and Applications Specialist
Over the past 12 years, Oncology Imaging Systems has established itself as the leading supplier of patient positioning devices to radiotherapy departments in the UK and Ireland.
As part of our continued growth and expansion plans we are looking for a self motivated and dynamic individual to join our committed team in growing our business further and providing our customers with the highest level of training and after sales support. The position offers extensive customer contact and travel throughout the UK with the opportunity of international travel as our customer base expands.
Our chosen candidate will have an exceptional portfolio of relevant experience and the ability to present and converse at all levels.
In return, OIS are offering a highly competitive salary with exceptional bonus structure and all the refinements a position of this nature deserves.
Interested parties wishing to apply please do so in the first instance via email to jess@oncologyimaging.com www.oncologyimaging.com
The leading recruitment agencies below are looking for highly motivated Radiographers and have a range of opportunities available and so please contact them directly for more information.
Arrows Group Healthcare combines cutting edge recruitment techniques within a single, flexible service offering.
About Us For the past 8 years, Arrows Group Healthcare has quickly built an impressive reputation for the consistent delivery of innovative, quality-driven healthcare recruitment services. Our core business focuses on recruiting healthcare professionals for clients including the NHS, Her Majesty’s Prisons (HMP), Mental Health Units and the Private Healthcare Sector nationwide.
Vacancies We are currently recruiting various AHP’s for private & NHS vacancies – we require Band 6/7 Radiographers with MRI/Radiotherapy/CT skills, MSK Physiotherapists, Sonographers and Mammographers for positions throughout the UK for Locum and Permanent positions.
Staff We take pride in supplying high quality members of staff to our clients; each candidate is fully compliant to NHS standards before being placed into work. We ensure all candidates have a minimum of 1 year NHS/UK experience.
Service We are open and honest with our clients & candidates alike and take pride in building lasting relationships with both in order to find the best match for vacancies. We have competitive rates of pay for staff and offer benefits such as referral vouchers, mileage and accommodation. We make a point of being flexible with our clients and work individually with each client to offer a bespoke service to suit each client’s needs and budgets.
Contact
Nicky McCloy- AHP Senior Consultant | Healthcare Division
Phone +44 (0) 20 7803 1760
Email njmccloy@arrowsgroup.com
Linked in http://uk.linkedin.com/in/nmccloy
Arrows Group | 21 Wootton Street | London | SE1 8TG | www.arrowsgrouphealthcare.com
Company No: 4715439
Click here for the latest Radiographer vacancies:
http://staging.arrowsgrouphealthcare.moojon.net/job_search
Jennie Reeves Radiographers Agency
Jennie Reeves Radiographers Agency is the UK's leading Imaging Recruitment Agency.
Specialising in the supply of locum and permanent radiotherapists and all associated imaging professionals, the agency has been established since 1968.
We hold sole and preferred supplier contracts for private and NHS hospitals throughout the whole of the UK.
We pride ourselves on being a fair and honest agency. None of our consultants are commission based so candidates are only offered jobs which suit their personal and professional requirements. We offer candidates excellent pay rates, professional support, and access to our competitive loyalty and referral schemes. Check out what our staff have to say about us here: JR Testimonials
We are the only agency in the UK that specialises solely in radiography. As a niche agency we are able to focus our experience on imaging professionals only. You can be reassured that we are approved and audited under the NHS Buying Solutions Framework Agreement.
We recruit across all radiography and associated specialist imaging fields including;
Radiotherapy Planning
Radiotherapy Treatment
Gamma Knife
Dosimetry
General Diagnostic Radiography
MRI
CT
Mammography
Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine
Cardiac Cath Lab
PET Scanning
Angiography
Bone Densitometry
Dental Radiography
Fluoroscopy
So whatever your speciality we can help you find a locum or a permanent job.
By registering with us you will benefit from over four decades worth of knowledge within radiography recruitment.
Give us a call today, we promise it will be the best career move you'll ever make!
3 Barmouth Road, London, SW18 2DT.
+44 (0)20 8870 8143
Toll Free from Australia: 0011800 5458 5458
Toll Free from New Zealand: 00800 5458 5458
info@jenniereeves.co.uk
www.jenniereeves.co.uk
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For other recruitment agencies partners on RadPro click here:
http://www.radpro.org.uk/agency.html
Radiotherapy stories from the international media
Cancer patients demand care at local hospitals…The Observer 13.11.11
Legal challenge against health authority over 6 hour round trip for radiotherapy
To read more click here: PDF 2
Radiotherapy helps halve prostate cancer deaths: Lancet
Radiotherapy should "urgently" be added to the standard treatment for men with high risk prostate cancer, a charity has said, after a study showed it could almost halve deaths from the disease.
The study by British and Canadian researchers, published today (THUR) in The Lancet and part funded by the UK Medical Research Council, found adding radiotherapy to standard hormonal treatment cut deaths from locally advanced prostate cancer by 43 per cent over six years.
Locally advanced prostate cancer is that which has spread just outside the prostate gland, but not to other parts of the body.
To read more click here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8865230/Radiotherapy-helps-halve-prostate-cancer-deaths-Lancet.html
Mother gives birth after cancer treatment under lead shield
A cancer patient is believed to have made medical history in Britain by giving birth to a healthy baby boy just hours after receiving a course of radiotherapy under the protection of a 1.5-tonne lead guard.To read more click here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/8890469/Mother-gives-birth-after-cancer-treatment-under-lead-shield.html
RayPilot® installed at the Aarhus University Hospital
Micropos have installed RayPilot®, an electromagnetic tumor tracking system for increased precision in radiotherapy of prostate cancer, at the Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark. Micropos and Aarhus University Hospital has signed an agreement where RayPilot® should be used clinically and in which the hospital buys RayPilot® consumable from Micropos.
Aarhus University Hospital and Micropos already has a research collaboration on future RayPilot® applications e.g. controlling the movements of the beam on a linear accelerator from the world's largest manufacturer Varian, in order to follow an imaginary organ inside the body. To read more click here: PDF 3UK Clinicians Pass 200th Patient Milestone for Advanced Treatment Methods for Lung Cancer
Doctors at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust better visualize moving lung tumors with latest tools for image-guided stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
To read more click here: PDF 4
RayPilot® transmitter granted European design patent
Micropos RayPilot® is an electromagnetic tumor tracking system for increased precision in radiotherapy of prostate cancer.
The system is now in clinical use at university hospitals in Sweden, Denmark and Germany. In addition, research collaboration is ongoing with Aarhus University Hospital on future uses of the system, among other things to control the beam so that it follows the target / tumor throughout the treatment and for the simultaneous and continuous measurement of the dose into the tumor in order to assure that the adequate dose is delivered according to the plan.
Micropos has continuously worked with various types of intellectual property protection for the product and currently holds several patents and trademark rights. Now another European design patent has been granted the RayPilot® transmitter, which is a consumable item in the RayPilot® system.
Design protection gives Micropos exclusive design and prevent others from exploiting it. This means that no one may manufacture, sell, import or hire a product whose appearance does not give a different overall impression as compared to the design of RayPilot® transmitters. To read more click here: PDF 5
Renovation of Radiation Oncology Department at Addenbrooke's Hospital Includes First-time Addition of Elekta Solutions
U.K. medical center acquires two Elekta Synergy treatment systems, MOSAIQ oncology information system and image guided radiation therapy workspace
The radiation oncology department at internationally renowned Addenbrooke's Hospital (Cambridge, U.K.) is upgrading its radiotherapy capabilities with Elekta therapy systems, oncology information system (OIS) and image guided workspace. The two Elekta Synergy® image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) systems replace one Siemens linear accelerator and one Varian linear accelerator that had been in service for more than 10 years at the medical center, which is run by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To read more click here: PDF 6
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