Therapeutic Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a qualified or soon-to-qualify Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Radiotherapy team at Southend Hospital. You will rotate through treatment units, brachytherapy, pre-treatment checking, and CT, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment like Elekta Versa HD and Ethos Halcyon Linacs. The position offers an excellent preceptorship programme and ongoing support for career development towards a Band 6 role, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care.
Key responsibilities
- Participate in the day-to-day operation of treatment units, brachytherapy unit, pre-treatment checking and CT on a rotational basis.
- Provide information and support for all patients and their carers, demonstrating empathy and compassion.
- Assist with student training and maintain standards of work at all times.
- Assist in the daily organisation and running of the relevant unit and maintain an appropriate level of competence in each area.
- Maintain professional and technical standards of work within the department.
- Undertake regular checking of treatment sheets, calculations and treatment plans to ensure that the prescription is carried out accurately.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- BSc(Hons)Radiotherapy
- Clinical Experience at Undergraduate Level
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Mosaiq
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £32,073 — matches the national scale.
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Therapeutic Radiographer
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a qualified or soon-to-qualify Therapeutic Radiographer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you want to join an organisation that actively supports career development while valuing flexibility and work-life balance?
We are recruiting a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer to join our Radiotherapy team at Southend Hospital. At MSE, we recognise that Radiotherapy is a rapidly evolving specialty, and we are committed to investing in both our technology and our people.
Our department is equipped with two Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators, all delivering VMAT/IMRT with XVI imaging, supporting high-quality Radiotherapy and stereotactic treatments. We also have an Ethos Halcyon Linac delivering adaptive Radiotherapy, a Halcyon and CRAD SGRT available throughout the department. Having access to state-of-the-art equipment enables you to deliver outstanding patient care every day.
As a Band 5 Radiographer, you will play a pivotal role within the team, rotating through treatment units, brachytherapy, pre-treatment checking and CT.
We are passionate about developing our staff and offer an excellent preceptorship programme, comprehensive induction and ongoing support to help you build the skills and competencies required to progress to a Band 6 Ra
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