Radiotherapy Radiographer

Job description

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
• Evidence of CPD activity

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

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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