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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Nine day fortnight)
Job ref
279-7214268-MAY25
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Sussex
Town
Brighton
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/06/2025 23:59

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Pre-treatment Lead Radiographer

Band 7

 About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

 Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Job overview

Exciting opportunity for experienced, specialised B7 radiographer

looking to further their career within the pre-treatment area.

Join the expert team at the Sussex Cancer Centre, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, and begin your career in one of the region’s leading oncology units. Based in vibrant Brighton or scenic Eastbourne, you’ll support patients through their cancer journey while developing your skills in a supportive, innovative environment. 

Our sites are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including Elekta Versa HD Linacs, Tomotherapy units, and Philips widebore CT scanners. We also offer advanced HDR brachytherapy services.

Brighton offers beach life, cultural diversity, and a dynamic arts scene, while Eastbourne boasts stunning natural beauty, affordable living, and great schools—each location promises an excellent work-life balance.

We’re committed to your development with clear career pathways, training, and support to grow your expertise.

 

Main duties of the job

Lead Radiographer on planning CT machine and calculations: The post holder is the clinical specialist for the calculating and Pretreatment planning of cancer patients at the Sussex Cancer Centre and will be in charge of a planning CTunit and team of staff. The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge of Pretreatment, CT and Simulation. The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy planning CT procedures, radiation tolerances for human tissue, and physiological reactions due to exposure (side effects). The post holder will practise in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionising radiation. The post holder must be able to manage their team and students, ensuring efficient and safe patient care. The post holder must have the ability to identify and develop their team. An advanced level of competence is required in the use of a wide range of highly complex technical and computerised systems

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· Will have the ability to work on any planning CT machine or calculation area taking on the lead role of that area. Expected to co-ordinate all areas of the process to ensure targets are met for all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway. Have the specialist clinical knowledge to lead advice and treat in all areas of radiotherapy treatment.

· To have good knowledge of the pretreatment area of radiotherapy; for the purpose of planning patients, include on-call purposes for emergency patients on bank-holiday and weekend working.

· Have excellent knowledge and ability to perform all complex manual and computerised calculations, checks of calculations, radiotherapy planning treatment, data information, patients’ pathway information and analysis all information prior to radiotherapy planning CT ensuring the information is accurate and safe, adhering to the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER).

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • HPC Registration

Leadership

Essential criteria
  • CT Planning Experience
Desirable criteria
  • 2 years experience in management role

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Julie Warner
Job title
Head of Radiotherapy
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07787572163
Additional information

Please contact Julie Warner [email protected] or Lucy Cheeseman [email protected] with any questions

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