Radiotherapy Radiographer

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a radiotherapy professional to join their innovative team. This role emphasizes high-quality patient care and innovative technology in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will have the flexibility to work across various areas and participate in shift patterns to meet service demands. Exciting opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with state-of-the-art radiotherapy technology.
• Experience or willingness to rotate through key areas of the department.
• Good communication skills to provide clear instructions to patients.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the senior in charge when required.
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to patients.
• Supervise student and Apprentice Radiographers.

Skills

Flexibility

Proactive approach

Patient care

Job description

Overview

Join Our Forward-Thinking Radiotherapy Team - Shape the Future of Cancer Care. We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our progressive and friendly radiotherapy team. Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Elekta Linear Accelerators and a Halcyon system with Ethos software enabling the delivery of advanced adaptive radiotherapy. We use CRAD SGRT throughout the department. We also operate a busy and well-established brachytherapy service, treating a range of prostate, gynaecological, and skin cancers. Imaging is supported by a Toshiba wide bore CT scanner. This competency-based role offers flexibility and scope for development. You will have the opportunity to rotate through all key areas of the department including CT, pre-treatment checking, treatment, and brachytherapy, or, if preferred, specialise in an area aligned with your experience and interests. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to working. The role will include participation in shift patterns and extended hours to meet service capacity and patient demand. You will also be part of the departmental on-call rota and may be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays as part of our gap management strategy. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and eager to work with cutting-edge radiotherapy technology in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• To deputise for the senior in charge of the unit when required
• Provide clear instructions, guidance and advice to patients and their carers with respect to treatment procedures, side-effects and follow-up appointments
• Supervise student radiographers and Apprentice Radiographers on clinical and elective placement
• To support the relevant team leader in the day to day management of patient flow, assisting in the organisation and the management of the clinical workload
• Provide high quality individualised treatment and care to all patients
• Act with integrity and professionalism at all times and to act as a role model to junior staff members and students

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.