Therapeutic Radiographer

Radiotherapy UK; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

At least 27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is recruiting a Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Kent Oncology Centre team based at Maidstone, with imaging and radiotherapy duties across the service including SABR, DIBH, VMAT and IGRT.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide patient-centered care, and progress through a professional development pathway. The post is based at the Maidstone site with potential cross-site work.

Qualifications

• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
• Registered with HPC
• Further education or short courses
• Experience in a clinical environment is desirable

Responsibilities

• Act as part of a team in the treatment process ensuring high professional and technical standards.
• Provide a patient-focused service within the team.
• Undertake radiotherapeutic procedures safely and efficiently.
• You will perform imaging assessment for sites using KV and CBCT imaging modalities.
• Plan and organise daily work and complex activities for area of practice.
• Be aware of/report any variances in equipment performance.
• Cover emergency duties as needed.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Identify and report potential risks.
• Travel across Trust sites as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Mathematics and 3D visualisation

Analytical and problem solving

Planning and organisation

Education

BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent

Registered with HPC

Further education or short courses

Job description

Therapeutic Radiographer - Kent and Medway IC S Only

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway IC

We are seeking to employ a Therapeutic Radiographer to be part of the team of radiotherapists on the treatment units at the Kent Oncology Centre.

At Kent Oncology Centre we operate as one team across our two sites at Maidstone and Canterbury.

We are equipped with nine linacs including seven Truebeams, two Halcyons . HDR is delivered at Maidstone with treatment radiographers rotating through the service. Consultant Palliative Radiographers and MacMillan specialists support the teams on both sites.

As a Therapeutic Radiographer you will be part of the team delivering a range of techniques including SABR, DIBH, VMAT and IGRT.

The post will be linked to a professional development package which will assist the post holder to progress through a career pathway.

Previous experience within image evaluation and knowledge of IGRT techniques would be an advantage. Students qualifying this year are welcome to apply.

Our Practice Educators are here to support your development.

The post is based at our Maidstone site

Main duties of the job

To act as part of a team in the treatment process ensuring the highest professional and technical standards are set and maintained.

To provide a patient focused service within the team

To undertake radiotherapeutic procedures efficiently and to treat patients with ionising radiation within a timely manner in accordance with prescribed protocols, radiation control measures and medico-legal requirements.

You will be expected to undertake imaging assessment for all sites using both KV and CBCT imaging modalities

To plan and organise daily work and some complex activities or programmes for an area of practice, some of which may be ongoing.

To be aware and report any variances in the performance of equipment by the normal reporting system.

When necessary to cover emergency duties in accordance with the Department Policy.

To attend Departmental meetings.

To identify and report any possible risks.

This post may require the post-holder to travel across the Trust sites in the course of fulfilment of their duties

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job responsibilities

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
• Registered with HPC
• Further education or short courses

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Basic computer/IT skills.
• Aptitude for mathematics and 3D visualisation.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Planning and organisational skills

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of working in a clinical environment.
• Able to teach and train.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a Healthcare setting environment.

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.

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum pro rata