Band 5 Radiographer Radiotherapy

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you a qualified/qualifying Therapy radiographer seeking a new opportunity? Wanting to join an organisation who encourages & supports career growth and understands the importance of flexibility & work life balance?

We are recruiting a Band 5 Radiographer to join our Southend Hospital site.

At MSE we truly understand that Radiotherapy is an evolving field of work where technology & radiotherapy techniques are continuously advancing. Southend Hospital have 4 Elekta linear accelerators including Versa HD which enhances our ability to provide high quality Radiotherapy and facilitate the delivery of Stereotactic treatment. All machines are utilised to deliver VMAT/IMRT with XVI imaging. Having the best equipment and tools will help you deliver excellent patient care every day.

Our scheduled Linac replacement within the next 12 months will see a new Linac bunker housing a Varian Ethos enhancing our ability to deliver adaptive treatment.

As a Band 5 Radiographer you'll be a pivotal member of the team rotating through the treatment units, brachytherapy, pre-treatment checking and CT.

We love to invest in our people therefore we provide an excellent preceptorship scheme alongside a comprehensive induction. On-going support will be provided to help you develop the right skill-set & competencies in which are required for you to progress into a Band 6 Radiographer.

We welcome applications from 3rd year student radiographers who are graduating in summer 2023.

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.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-ONC-SO- 0710

Job locations

Southend Hospital

Westcliff-on-sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

For further detailed information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

For further detailed information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registration

Qualifications

Essential

BSc(Hons)Radiotherapy

Experience

Desirable

Experience of Elekta Linacs
Experience of Mosaiq

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registration

Qualifications

Essential

BSc(Hons)Radiotherapy

Experience

Desirable

Experience of Elekta Linacs
Experience of Mosaiq

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).