Job summary
- Main area
- Brachytherapy/Radiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (End Date: 31/03/2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-DoM-SO-8216
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Salary
- £47,810 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Brachytherapy Radiographer
Band 7
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 looking for a fresh challenge or a chance to broaden your clinical experience in a high-volume, fast-paced department?
We are offering an exciting 10-month secondment opportunity for a skilled and motivated Advanced Brachytherapy Radiographer to join our busy and dynamic team.
This is a fantastic chance to deepen your expertise, work with a diverse case mix, and contribute meaningfully to patient care.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the management and leadership of a team of Radiographers, Apprentice Radiographers and assistants (3-4 staff) in the day-to-day organisation and activities of a treatment/pre-treatment unit.
Provide a timely, efficient and accurate service to the patient.
Work as an effective team leader following all departmental protocols.
Participate in, or direct multidisciplinary discussions about clinical matters that directly inform decision making to ensure best practice.
Recognise and resolve issues that arise during Applicator insertions or during treatment delivery.
Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to align schedules, share resources, and ensure that all aspects of patient care are integrated smoothly.
Direct care of patients undergoing brachytherapy
Working for our organisation
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 respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
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 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
For further detailed information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal specification.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (hons) Radiotherapy (or equivalent)
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of post graduate study
Desirable criteria
- MSc level study
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Post-graduate clinical experience with evidence of working clinically at a Senior Radiographer level or equivalent.
- Extensive working knowledge of Brachytherapy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Walsh
- Job title
- Radiotherapy Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004437249
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