About this role
Job summary
Exciting opportunity for experienced, B6 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. Rotating between our radiotherapy centres, 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.
We're committed to your development with clear career pathways, training, and support to grow your expertise.
This role includes a £2,000 Recruitment & Retention Premium.
Main duties of the job
You will provide professional radiotherapy services within all the Sussex Cancer Centre locations covering the planning, simulating, calculating and treatment of cancer patients as well as liaising effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Once experienced the post holder will have the responsibility for the daily running of the Linear Accelerator through set competency training.
The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy procedures, tissue tolerances, and physiological reactions due to radiation exposure. The post holder practices in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionizing radiation IR(ME)R. High level of competence is required in the use of a wide range of highly complex technical and computerised systems, including;
o Linear accelerators for the delivery of radiation treatment,o Computerised patient information and appointment management systemo Image matching program's for verification and evaluation procedures during treatment QA equipment for daily tolerance checkso Equipment for the delivery of high dose radiation: dual energy, dual modality Linear Accelerators Computerised Tomography ( CT ) scanners.o Computerised treatment planning systemso QA equipment for daily tolerance check
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Use electronic imager to confirm patient positioning at start of radiotherapy course and during treatment as part of QA protocol. Calculate accuracy of patient position and use clinical judgement to adjust positioning, taking into account contour of patients, progression and regression of tumour. In case of discrepancies and inability to treat patient refer for changes in calculation or refer back to CT/planning for re-planning. To ensure that prior to each treatment, provide expert assessment to whether each patient is fit for treatment, and take appropriate action if unfit for treatment by referral to a clinician. Making judgements when speciality support is required by other disciplines due to the nature of the patients problems and referral on to dieticians and Macmillan team. Arrange for blood / urine sampling and analyse results before treatment, Responsible for continuing or suspending patients treatment, depending on result. Inform patient of highly sensitive result and refer to clinician if treatment is suspended. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
DCR[T] or BSc [ Hons] in Therapeutic Radiography. HCPC registered Must have a minimum of 18 months clinical experience Able to manipulate and operate very large, expensive and complex Linear Accelerators to pinpoint accuracy on Patient radiotherapy treatment targets of less than 1 mm Able to cope with a workload of distressed cancer patients and relatives ; terminally ill patients and patients who have co - morbidity
Desirable
Have evidence of CPD Relevant short specialist courses in Radiotherapy
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)