Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Radiographer in Late Effects of Head and Neck Radiotherapy

The closing date is 12 June 2025

Job summary

Are you ready to lead something new? Southend University Hospital is proud to announce an exciting new role for a Lead Radiographer in Late Effects - Head & Neck. This is a unique opportunity to establish and develop a service that will make a lasting impact on the lives of radiotherapy patients beyond their treatment.

As the first you, you'll take the lead in designing, implementing, and delivering a radiographer-led late effects service for head and neck cancer patients. Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, you will be at the forefront of survivorship care--improving long-term outcomes and quality of life for our patients.

Your role will focus on identifying and managing late effects of radiotherapy, creating clear pathways, and ensuring patients are supported physically, emotionally, and practically throughout their post-treatment journey.

Main duties of the job

Lead the setup and delivery of a dedicated Late Effects Head & Neck service
Develop and implement robust clinical pathways, SOPs, and follow-up models
Collaborate with oncologists, CNS teams, AHPs, and external partners
Provide expert patient care, advice, and education
Drive service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

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 respec

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 youtful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

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 8a

Salary

£55,690 a year per annum ( pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CAN-SO-8218

Job locations

Southend

Southend University Hospital

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details on the job.

We look forward for our application

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details on the job.

We look forward for our application

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) registration as a therapy radiographer
Post graduate courses in management/leadership or other relevant clinical subject.
PGc Non-medical Prescribing Independent/Supplementary

Desirable

MSc ProsPer Module (HEE/ MCC) complete

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge.
Leadership experience.

Communication

Desirable

Be enthusiastic and motivated, with the ability to lead a team through times of change.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) registration as a therapy radiographer
Post graduate courses in management/leadership or other relevant clinical subject.
PGc Non-medical Prescribing Independent/Supplementary

Desirable

MSc ProsPer Module (HEE/ MCC) complete

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge.
Leadership experience.

Communication

Desirable

Be enthusiastic and motivated, with the ability to lead a team through times of change.

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

Southend University Hospital

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

Southend University Hospital

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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