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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Pre-treatment Lead Radiographer

The closing date is 04 June 2025

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Job summary

Exciting opportunity for experienced, specialised B7 radiographer

looking to further their career within the pre-treatment area.

Join the expert team at the Sussex Cancer Centre, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, and begin your career in one of the region's leading oncology units. Based in vibrant Brighton or scenic Eastbourne, 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.

Brighton offers beach life, cultural diversity, and a dynamic arts scene, while Eastbourne boasts stunning natural beauty, affordable living, and great schools--each location promises an excellent work-life balance.

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

Main duties of the job

Lead Radiographer on planning CT machine and calculations: The post holder is the clinical specialist for the calculating and Pretreatment planning of cancer patients at the Sussex Cancer Centre and will be in charge of a planning CTunit and team of staff. The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge of Pretreatment, CT and Simulation. The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy planning CT procedures, radiation tolerances for human tissue, and physiological reactions due to exposure (side effects). The post holder will practise in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionising radiation. The post holder must be able to manage their team and students, ensuring efficient and safe patient care. The post holder must have the ability to identify and develop their team. An advanced level of competence is required in the use of a wide range of highly complex technical and computerised systems

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7214268-MAY25

Job locations

University Hospitals Sussex

Bristol Gate

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Will have the ability to work on any planning CT machine or calculation area taking on the lead role of that area. Expected to co-ordinate all areas of the process to ensure targets are met for all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway. Have the specialist clinical knowledge to lead advice and treat in all areas of radiotherapy treatment.

To have good knowledge of the pretreatment area of radiotherapy; for the purpose of planning patients, include on-call purposes for emergency patients on bank-holiday and weekend working.

Have excellent knowledge and ability to perform all complex manual and computerised calculations, checks of calculations, radiotherapy planning treatment, data information, patients pathway information and analysis all information prior to radiotherapy planning CT ensuring the information is accurate and safe, adhering to the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Will have the ability to work on any planning CT machine or calculation area taking on the lead role of that area. Expected to co-ordinate all areas of the process to ensure targets are met for all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway. Have the specialist clinical knowledge to lead advice and treat in all areas of radiotherapy treatment.

To have good knowledge of the pretreatment area of radiotherapy; for the purpose of planning patients, include on-call purposes for emergency patients on bank-holiday and weekend working.

Have excellent knowledge and ability to perform all complex manual and computerised calculations, checks of calculations, radiotherapy planning treatment, data information, patients pathway information and analysis all information prior to radiotherapy planning CT ensuring the information is accurate and safe, adhering to the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HPC Registration

Leadership

Essential

  • CT Planning Experience

Desirable

  • 2 years experience in management role

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HPC Registration

Leadership

Essential

  • CT Planning Experience

Desirable

  • 2 years experience in management role

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

University Hospitals Sussex

Bristol Gate

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

University Hospitals Sussex

Bristol Gate

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Radiotherapy

Julie Warner

julie.warner8@nhs.net

07787572163

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7214268-MAY25

Job locations

University Hospitals Sussex

Bristol Gate

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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