Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Brachytherapy Radiographer

The closing date is 05 June 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a fresh challenge or a chance to broaden your clinical experience in a high-volume, fast-paced department?

We are offering an exciting 10-month secondment opportunity for a skilled and motivated Advanced Brachytherapy Radiographer to join our busy and dynamic team.

This is a fantastic chance to deepen your expertise, work with a diverse case mix, and contribute meaningfully to patient care.

Main duties of the job

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/pre-treatment unit.

Provide a timely, efficient and accurate service to the patient.

Work as an effective team leader following all departmental protocols.

Participate in, or direct multidisciplinary discussions about clinical matters that directly inform decision making to ensure best practice.

Recognise and resolve issues that arise during Applicator insertions or during treatment delivery.

Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to align schedules, share resources, and ensure that all aspects of patient care are integrated smoothly.

Direct care of patients undergoing brachytherapy

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-SO-8216

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

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

Essential

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

Desirable

MSc level study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Post-graduate clinical experience with evidence of working clinically at a Senior Radiographer level or equivalent.
Extensive working knowledge of Brachytherapy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

MSc level study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Post-graduate clinical experience with evidence of working clinically at a Senior Radiographer level or equivalent.
Extensive working knowledge of Brachytherapy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)