Therapeutic Radiographer
The closing date is 11 November 2025
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 3 Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators 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.
We also have an Ethos Halcyon Linac on which we are doing adaptive Radiotherapy. We also have CRAD SGRT throughout the department.
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.
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.
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.
About us
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
Details
Date posted
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-DoM-SO-3360
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell chase
Westcliff-on-sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell chase
Westcliff-on-sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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