Job summary
Exciting opportunity for experienced, B7 radiographers looking to further their career and development. Join the expert team at the Sussex Cancer Centre, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, and expand your career in one of the region's leading oncology units. Based in vibrant Brighton , 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.
Brighton 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.
Main duties of the job
Advanced understanding and knowledge of the radiotherapy process and be a clinical expert in Radiotherapy. They will have responsibilities within the role they are employed to ensure good communication, good understanding of safety, excellent patient care, development under evidence base practice and teaching skills for all aspects of their job.Will be designated areas of technical or process responsibilities and will have the remit to ensure high standards are met and efficient processes are put into place for radiotherapy, will be expected to follow a defined project process when commencing new methods of working.
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 ourWellbeing 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.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead Radiographer on Treatment: The post holder is the clinical specialist for the calculating and Treatment of cancer patients at the Sussex Cancer Centre and will be in charge of a Treatment unit and team of staff. The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy treatment procedures, radiation tolerances for human tissue, and physiological reactions due to exposure (side effects). The post holder will practise in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionising radiation. The post holder must be able to manage their team and students, ensuring efficient and safe patient care. The post holder must have the ability to identify and develop their team. An advanced level of competence is required in the use of a wide range of highly complex technical and computerised systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead Radiographer on Treatment: The post holder is the clinical specialist for the calculating and Treatment of cancer patients at the Sussex Cancer Centre and will be in charge of a Treatment unit and team of staff. The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy treatment procedures, radiation tolerances for human tissue, and physiological reactions due to exposure (side effects). The post holder will practise in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionising radiation. The post holder must be able to manage their team and students, ensuring efficient and safe patient care. The post holder must have the ability to identify and develop their team. An advanced level of competence is required in the use of a wide range of highly complex technical and computerised systems
Person Specification
Leadership and Expertise
Essential
- Degree Equivalent. HCPC Registration. Worked in UK Healthcare
- Evidence of Leadership skills and 4-5 years of experience at B6
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development with short course in radiotherapy
- Experience of Elekta and Mosaiq and broad knowledge of NHS
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Leadership and Expertise
Essential
- Degree Equivalent. HCPC Registration. Worked in UK Healthcare
- Evidence of Leadership skills and 4-5 years of experience at B6
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development with short course in radiotherapy
- Experience of Elekta and Mosaiq and broad knowledge of NHS
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
