Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Rotational

Overview

Exciting opportunity for experienced B6 radiographers looking to further their career and development. Join the expert team at the Sussex Cancer Centre, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, and expand your career in one of the region’s leading oncology units. Rotating between our radiotherapy centres, you’ll support patients through their cancer journey while developing your skills in a supportive, innovative environment.

Our sites are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology including Elekta Versa HD Linacs, Tomotherapy units, and Philips Widebore CT scanners. We also offer advanced HDR brachytherapy services.

We’re committed to your development with clear career pathways, training, and support to grow your expertise.

This role includes a £2,000 Recruitment & Retention Premium.

You will provide professional radiotherapy services within all Sussex Cancer Centre locations covering the planning, simulating, calculating and treatment of cancer patients as well as liaising effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Once experienced, the post holder will have responsibility for the daily running of the Linear Accelerator through set competency training.

The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy procedures, tissue tolerances, and physiological reactions due to radiation exposure. The post holder practices in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionising radiation IR(ME)
R. High level of competence is required in the use of a wide range of highly complex technical and computerised systems, including:

• Linear accelerators for the delivery of radiation treatment
• Computerised patient information and appointment management system
• Image matching programmes for verification and evaluation procedures during treatment
• QA equipment for daily tolerance checks
• Equipment for the delivery of high dose radiation: dual‑energy, dual‑modality Linear Accelerators, Computerised Tomography (CT) scanners
• Computerised treatment planning systems

Advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy procedures, tissue tolerances, and experience with complex technical and computerised systems.

Knowledge and compliance with legislation governing the use of ionising radiation (IR(ME)
R).

Inclusive work environment with a diversity and equal opportunities commitment. Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and Veteran Aware Trust.