Therapeutic 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

Are you a qualified or soon-to-qualify Therapeutic Radiographer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you want to join an organisation that actively supports career development while valuing flexibility and work-life balance?

We are recruiting a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer to join our Radiotherapy team at Southend Hospital. At MSE, we recognise that Radiotherapy is a rapidly evolving specialty, and we are committed to investing in both our technology and our people.

Our department is equipped with two Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators, all delivering VMAT/IMRT with XVI imaging, supporting high-quality Radiotherapy and stereotactic treatments. We also have an Ethos Halcyon Linac delivering adaptive Radiotherapy, a Halcyon and CRAD SGRT available throughout the department. Having access to state-of-the-art equipment enables you to deliver outstanding patient care every day.

As a Band 5 Radiographer, you will play a pivotal role within the team, rotating through treatment units, brachytherapy, pre-treatment checking and CT.

We are passionate about developing our staff and offer an excellent preceptorship programme, comprehensive induction and ongoing support to help you build the skills and competencies required to progress to a Band 6 Radiographer.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team where your development and well-being truly matter.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the day-to-day operation of the treatment units, brachytherapy unit, pre-treatment checking and CT on a rotational basis and to perform duties as required.

To provide information and support for all patients and their carers and demonstrate empathy and compassion.

To assist with student training and to maintain standards of work at all times.

To assist in the daily organisation and running of the relevant unit and maintain an appropriate level of competence in each area.

To maintain professional and technical standards of work within the department.

To undertake regular checking of treatment sheets, calculations and treatment plans to ensure that the prescription is carried out accurately.

Ensure that all patients receive accurate information and documentation relating to their treatment, potential side-effects and management of side-effects prior to the onset of treatment.

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

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc(Hons)Radiotherapy

Experience

Essential criteria

• Clinical Experience at Undergraduate Level

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Mosaiq

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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