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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Part time and flexible working applications are welcome
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Part time and flexible working applications are welcome)
Job ref
390-MED-SO-1231
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend
Town
Westcliff-on-Sea
Salary
£38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/09/2025 23:59

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Radiotherapy Radiographer

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Join Our Forward-Thinking Radiotherapy Team – Shape the Future of Cancer Care

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our progressive and friendly radiotherapy team. Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Elekta Linear Accelerators and a Halcyon system with Ethos software—enabling the delivery of advanced adaptive radiotherapy.   We use CRAD SGRT throughout the department.  We also operate a busy and well-established brachytherapy service, treating a range of prostate, gynaecological, and skin cancers. Imaging is supported by a Toshiba wide bore CT scanner.

This competency-based role offers flexibility and scope for development. You will have the opportunity to rotate through all key areas of the department—including CT, pre-treatment checking, treatment, and brachytherapy—or, if preferred, specialise in an area aligned with your experience and interests.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to working. The role will include participation in shift patterns and extended hours to meet service capacity and patient demand. You will also be part of the departmental on-call rota and may be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays as part of our gap management strategy.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and eager to work with cutting-edge radiotherapy technology in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • To deputise for the senior in charge of the unit when required
  • Provide clear instructions, guidance and advice to patients and their carers with respect to treatment procedures, side-effects and follow-up appointments.
  • Supervise student radiographers and Apprentice Radiographers on clinical and elective placement.
  • To support the relevant team leader in the day to day management of patient flow, assisting in the organisation and the management of the clinical workload.
  • Provide high quality individualised treatment and care to all patients.
  • Act  with integrity and professionalism at all times and to act as a role model to junior staff members and students.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
 
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
 
We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc (hons) Radiotherapy (or equivalent)
  • HCPC registration
  • Experience of CPD activity

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience as a Radiographer
  • Good experience of working across a range of treatment delivery and planning activities within the Radiotherapy Department
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Elekta and Halcyon Linacs
  • Experience of Brachytherapy
  • Experience of Toshiba CT

Personal and People development

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Effective interpersonal skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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
Sarah Walsh
Job title
Radiotherapy Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03004437249
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