Radiotherapy Radiographer Treatment and Research Lead

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Radiotherapy Radiographer Treatment and Research Lead

The closing date is 10 July 2025

An exciting opportunity to join our team. We have Elekta Linacs and a brand new Halcyon with Ethos software to perform adaptive radiotherapy. We also have a very busy brachytherapy service treating prostate, gynae and skin patients. We use a Toshiba wide bore CT scanner.

To be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of Radiographers, Apprentice Radiographers and assistants (3-4 staff) in the day-to-day organisation and activities of a treatment unit. To provide a timely, efficient and accurate service to the patient. To work as an effective team leader following all departmental protocols.

Responsible for co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of radiotherapy research studies.

Duties to include, Clinical trials co-ordination, radiotherapy research and audit.

Facilitate the entry of suitable cancer patients into relevant clinical trials and maintain high quality data collection in respect of all patients in clinical trials.

Engage in changes to practice and contribute to service development by integrating research findings into radiotherapy practice.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the daily efficient time management of the treatment unit workload and patient workload.

Implement departmental policies and procedures, participating in the development as required including proposing changes to practice. Initiate new policies to maintain or improve services to patients.

To organise, manage and delegate tasks and duties as required to maintain an effective patient-focussed service.

Rigorously check that all procedures, data entries, and research protocols are followed accurately, minimizing errors in treatment.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.

Job responsibilities

For further detailed information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification Qualifications

• BSc (hons) Radiotherapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of post graduate study

Knowledge and Experience

• Post-graduate clinical experience with evidence of working clinically at a Senior Radiographer level or equivalent for 3 years.
• Extensive working knowledge of linear accelerators, CT and pre-treatment
• Knowledge of current Radiotherapy trials.

Personal and People development

• Ability to lead a team
• Able to train and develop junior staff

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