Lead Radiographer

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
We are looking for an outstanding Radiographer who has strong leadership qualities and is hardworking, flexible and highly motivated to join our busy friendly and supportive team; the successful candidates will rotate through all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment and pre-treatment CT located at Eastbourne General Hospital, becoming an integral part of our extensive multi-disciplinary team.
The Sussex Cancer Centre are taking every opportunity to improve the patient experience by expanding our services to enable our teams to work in the communities where our patients live, providing the most advanced cancer services close to their homes, therefore currently the Eastbourne radiotherapy department has a mixed portfolio of equipment. At Royal Sussex County Hospital, Elekta Precise & Synergy Platform Linacs, Flexitron HDR, Phillips Brilliance Big Bore CT with virtual simulation. At our first linked treatment facility within Brighton: two high spec Accuray TomoTherapy units at the Preston Park Radiotherapy Centre. At our second linked treatment facility in Eastbourne, East Sussex, we will be providing comprehensive cancer services using 2 Elekta Versa HD treatment units with FFF capabilities and a second CT scanner to support this service.
The radiotherapy service is registered to ISO 9001:2015 and we are developing our reputation as a centre of excellence in treatment and Radiotherapy Research Trials. We are also keen to provide training opportunities for all staff.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - 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. The postholder for all parts of this job description will require an advanced understanding and knowledge of the radiotherapy process and be a clinical expert in Radiotherapy. The postholder 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. The postholder will be expected to follow a defined project process when commencing new methods of working.
The post holder is the clinical specialist for the calculating and treatment of cancer patients at the Eastbourne Radiotherapy Centre and will be in charge of a treatment unit and team of staff. The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge of Pre-treatment planning, CT and Simulation. The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy treatment procedures, radiation tolerances for human tissue, and physiological reactions due to exposure (side effects). Equipment for the delivery of high dose radiation treatment - multi energy, dual modality Linear Accelerators (LAs), Tomotherapy and Brachytherapy treatment units
~2D & 3D Imaging system and the associated image matching programme for treatment field verification and evaluation procedures during radiotherapy treatment
~ Quality assurance (QA) equipment for daily tolerance checks

Experience Senior Radiographer
BSc [Hons] in Therapeutic Radiography
Relevant short specialist courses in Radiotherapy
Senior Radiographer
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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