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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-DoM-SO-8235
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
19/06/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

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 brand-new Halcyon system with Ethos software—enabling the delivery of advanced adaptive radiotherapy. 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, ensuring precision and comfort for our patients.

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.

To provide high quality individualised treatment and care to all patients.

To 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

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 Person specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible or part-time hours.

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 (Silver Award)https://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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