Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Eastbourne
Band 6
Main area: Cancer Services - Radiotherapy, Grade: Band 6, Contract: Permanent, Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week, Job ref: 279-7476090-OCT25
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Employer type: NHS, Site: Eastbourne District General Hospital, Town: Eastbourne, Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata (plus £2,000 Recruitment & Retention payment), Salary period: Yearly, Closing: 27/10/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition, and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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.
Job overview
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Exciting opportunity for experienced B6 radiographers looking to further their career and development. Join the expert team at the Eastbourne Cancer Centre, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, and expand your career in one of the region’s leading oncology units.
Main duties of the job
You will provide professional radiotherapy services within the Eastbourne Cancer Centre covering the planning, simulating, calculating, and treatment of cancer patients as well as liaising effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy procedures, tissue tolerances, and physiological reactions due to radiation exposure.
* 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.
Person specification
* 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
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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