Therapeutic Radiographer

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Site Southend Town Westcliff-on-Sea Salary £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute 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.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team. Our department is equipped with 2 Elekta Versa HD Linacs, delivering VMAT/IMRT with XVI imaging. 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, We also operate a busy and well-established brachytherapy service, treating prostate, gynae, 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.

• 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.

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

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

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