Job summary
- Main area
- Band 8A Therapeutic Radiographer - H&N late effects
- Grade
- Band 8A
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (The pilot is for 2 years, so expected to run to 2 years with approved funding.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CAN-SO-8218
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Salary
- £55,690 per annum ( pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Radiographer in Late Effects of Head and Neck Radiotherapy
Band 8A
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
Are you ready to lead something new? Southend University Hospital is proud to announce an exciting new role for a Lead Radiographer in Late Effects – Head & Neck. This is a unique opportunity to establish and develop a service that will make a lasting impact on the lives of radiotherapy patients beyond their treatment.
As the first you, you’ll take the lead in designing, implementing, and delivering a radiographer-led late effects service for head and neck cancer patients. Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, you will be at the forefront of survivorship care—improving long-term outcomes and quality of life for our patients.
Your role will focus on identifying and managing late effects of radiotherapy, creating clear pathways, and ensuring patients are supported physically, emotionally, and practically throughout their post-treatment journey.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the setup and delivery of a dedicated Late Effects Head & Neck service
- Develop and implement robust clinical pathways, SOPs, and follow-up models
- Collaborate with oncologists, CNS teams, AHPs, and external partners
- Provide expert patient care, advice, and education
- Drive service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respec
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you tful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details on the job.
We look forward for our application
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) registration as a therapy radiographer
- Post graduate courses in management/leadership or other relevant clinical subject.
- PGc Non-medical Prescribing Independent/Supplementary
Desirable criteria
- MSc ProsPer Module (HEE/ MCC) complete
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge.
- Leadership experience.
Communication
Desirable criteria
- Be enthusiastic and motivated, with the ability to lead a team through times of change.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicky Whilde
- Job title
- Head of Radiotherapy Physics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004437416
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