Lead Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist - Limerick Cancer Centre

Location: Limerick Cancer Centre
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

The Lead Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist will provide a leadership role in the supervision and management of all radiation therapists. The Lead Clinical Specialist will direct the daily operations of the radiotherapy team in the delivery of a safe, quality service. The successful candidate will manage opportunities to improve patient safety and will participate in projects and programs designed to reduce errors, improve processes, and to create a culture of continuous quality improvement resulting in an exceptional patient experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Standard Responsibilities

Clinical Operations

Coordinates the delivery of radiation therapy within the Radiation Oncology Department.
Manage the delivery of radiation therapy services at a local level, supporting the Radiotherapy Operations Manager and local leadership team in providing high quality services to patients.
Through positive leadership techniques influences and oversees all radiation therapists.
Ensures adequate personnel coverage to meet volume demands and adjust schedules as necessary in order to ensure patient safety standards.
Develops/Implements/Administers network policies and procedures to standardise quality patient care
Produces high quality work in a timely fashion to meet established deadlines.Work is accurate and substantiated by fact.
Will demonstrate effective communication techniques with patients, staff, management, and senior leadership in daily operations.
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Participates in billing in collaboration with RTSM and Consultant Radiation Oncologists.
Report directly to the RTSM, the successful candidate will deputise for the RTSM in his/her absence.
Serve as a role model of excellent patient service by responding constructively to the needs of both staff and patients.
Reports any patient or visitor complaints to the Radiation Therapy Service Manager
Other Ad-Hoc duties as assigned.

Quality Assurance/CQI Program

Prioritise patient safety at all times
Participate in the development of radiotherapy policies, procedures, work instructions and clinical protocols and in the process of internal and external audit.
Evaluates the technical performance of the Radiation therapist and works with management to sets goals and performance improvement plans.
Collaborates with the Consultant Radiation Oncologists and Physicists during machine breakdowns and reports any issues with equipment.
Responsible for machine quality assurance, downtime and equipment report logs.
Oversee Radiotherapy Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Activities. Participates in CQI meetings, goals and objectives for improvement, and measures results.
Works in conjunction with the Radiation Oncologists and all staff to maintain high standards for quality service.

Regulatory Affairs Management

Have a working knowledge of the health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role. Coordinates the regulatory compliance activities and maintains continuous departmental readiness for inspections and surveys
Works with the Radiation Protection Officer, medical physicists, Clinical Director, Radiotherapy Operations Manager and participates in the safety compliance program.
Reports as required to the risk register and participates in risk assessments within the radiotherapy area.

Continuing Education Program Management

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrates and understanding of change management and adaptability skills.
Demonstrates negotiation and influencing skills

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

Candidates on receipt of application must have:

Completion of a qualification in Radiation Therapy recognised by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU
Maintain annual registration with CORU.

Experience:

Have a minimum of 6 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 6 years) post qualification clinical experience.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:

Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of the company and in compliance with the corporate policies, JCI and HIQA quality standards

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

Lead Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist - Limerick Cancer Centre

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