University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

Exciting opportunity for experienced, B6 radiographers looking to further their career and development.

Join the expert team at the Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, and enhance your career in one of the region's leading oncology units. Based in scenic Eastbourne, you'll support patients through their cancer journey while developing your skills in a supportive, innovative environment.

Our Eastbourne site is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including Elekta Versa HD Linacs and Philips widebore CT scanners.

Eastbourne boasts stunning natural beauty, affordable living, and great schools and an excellent work-life balance.

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.

Main duties of the job

You will provide professional radiotherapy services within all the 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 the 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 ionizing 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;

o Linear accelerators for the delivery of radiation treatment,o Computerised patient information and appointment management systemo Image matching program's for verification and evaluation procedures during treatment QA equipment for daily tolerance checkso Equipment for the delivery of high dose radiation: dual energy, dual modality Linear Acceleratorso Computerised treatment planning systems

o QA equipment for daily tolerance check

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: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata (plus £2,000 Recruitment & Retention payment)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7214137-MAY25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Use electronic imager to confirm patient positioning at start of radiotherapy course and during treatment as part of QA protocol.
Calculate accuracy of patient position and use clinical judgement to adjust positioning, taking into account contour of patients, progression and regression of tumour.
In case of discrepancies and inability to treat patient refer for changes in calculation or refer back to CT/planning for re-planning.
To ensure that prior to each treatment, provide expert assessment to whether each patient is fit for treatment, and take appropriate action if unfit for treatment by referral to a clinician.
Making judgements when speciality support is required by other disciplines due to the nature of the patients problems and referral on to dieticians and Macmillan team.
Arrange for blood / urine sampling and analyse results before treatment, Responsible for continuing or suspending patients treatment, depending on result. Inform patient of highly sensitive result and refer to clinician if treatment is suspended.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Use electronic imager to confirm patient positioning at start of radiotherapy course and during treatment as part of QA protocol.
Calculate accuracy of patient position and use clinical judgement to adjust positioning, taking into account contour of patients, progression and regression of tumour.
In case of discrepancies and inability to treat patient refer for changes in calculation or refer back to CT/planning for re-planning.
To ensure that prior to each treatment, provide expert assessment to whether each patient is fit for treatment, and take appropriate action if unfit for treatment by referral to a clinician.
Making judgements when speciality support is required by other disciplines due to the nature of the patients problems and referral on to dieticians and Macmillan team.
Arrange for blood / urine sampling and analyse results before treatment, Responsible for continuing or suspending patients treatment, depending on result. Inform patient of highly sensitive result and refer to clinician if treatment is suspended.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Essential

DCR[T] or BSc [ Hons] in Therapeutic Radiography.
HCPC registered
Must have a minimum of 18 months clinical experience
Able to manipulate and operate very large, expensive and complex Linear Accelerators to pinpoint accuracy on Patient radiotherapy treatment targets of less than 1 mm
Able to cope with a workload of distressed cancer patients and relatives ; terminally ill patients and patients who have co - morbidity

Desirable

Have evidence of CPD
Relevant short specialist courses in Radiotherapy

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

Essential

DCR[T] or BSc [ Hons] in Therapeutic Radiography.
HCPC registered
Must have a minimum of 18 months clinical experience
Able to manipulate and operate very large, expensive and complex Linear Accelerators to pinpoint accuracy on Patient radiotherapy treatment targets of less than 1 mm
Able to cope with a workload of distressed cancer patients and relatives ; terminally ill patients and patients who have co - morbidity

Desirable

Have evidence of CPD
Relevant short specialist courses in Radiotherapy

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.

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

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

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

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

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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