Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Eastbourne

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and support patients during their cancer journey. The ideal candidate will have experience in radiotherapy, possess a relevant degree, and demonstrate strong clinical skills. A competitive salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 plus a £2,000 retention premium is offered.

Benefits

£2,000 Recruitment & Retention Premium

Career development opportunities

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months clinical experience required.
• Ability to manipulate large equipment with pinpoint accuracy.
• CPD evidence and relevant short specialist courses in Radiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional radiotherapy services within the Eastbourne Cancer Centre.
• Ensure patient treatments are accurate and safe.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams effectively.

Skills

Clinical experience in radiotherapy

Ability to operate complex equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Education

DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography

HCPC registered

Tools

Linear Accelerators

Computerised treatment planning systems

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Eastbourne

The closing date is 27 October 2025

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

Exciting opportunity for experienced B6 radiographers looking to further their career and development. Join the expert team at the Eastbourne Cancer Centre, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust and expand your career in one of the region's leading oncology units. 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.

Eastbourne offers beach life, cultural diversity and a dynamic arts scene and promises 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 the Eastbourne Cancer Centre 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:

• Linear accelerators for the delivery of radiation treatment
• Computerised patient information and appointment management system
• Image matching programs for verification and evaluation procedures during treatment
• QA equipment for daily tolerance checks
• Equipment for the delivery of high dose radiation: dual energy, dual modality Linear Accelerators
• Computerised Tomography (CT) scanners
• Computerised treatment planning 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 our Wellbeing 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.

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.

Person Specification

• 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
• Have evidence of CPD
• Relevant short specialist courses in Radiotherapy

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata (plus £2,000 Recruitment & Retention payment)