Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS Jobs; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapeutic Radiographer to join a department equipped with Elekta Versa HD and Halcyon Linacs, offering VMAT/IMRT and adaptive radiotherapy. You will rotate through CT, pre-treatment, treatment and brachytherapy, or specialise based on your experience, with weekend and bank holiday shifts as part of service demand.

The role supports a busy brachytherapy service and state-of-the-art imaging, with opportunities for development in a supportive

Qualifications

• BSc (hons) Radiotherapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of CPD activity.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

BSc (hons) Radiotherapy (or equivalent)

HCPC registration

Evidence of CPD activity

Tools

Elekta Linacs

Halcyon Linacs

Toshiba CT

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 08 October 2026

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team. Our department is equipped with 2 Elekta Versa HD Linacs, delivering VMAT/IMRT with XVI imaging. We also have an Ethos Halcyon Linac delivering adaptive Radiotherapy, a Halcyon and CRAD SGRT available throughout the department. Having access to state-of-the-art equipment enables you to deliver outstanding patient care every day, We also operate a busy and well-established brachytherapy service, treating prostate, gynae, 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

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

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Qualifications

• BSc (hons) Radiotherapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD activity

Experience

• Demonstrable experience as a Radiographer
• Good experience of working across a range of treatment delivery and planning activities within the Radiotherapy Department
• Experience of Elekta and Halcyon Linacs
• Experience of Brachytherapy
• Experience of Toshiba CT

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£39,959 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)