Therapeutic Radiographer – Eastbourne

Therapeutic Radiographer – Eastbourne: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Applications are invited from newly qualified therapy radiographers to join the Eastbourne Radiotherapy team.

The post holder provides professional radiotherapy at Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit,covering the planning, simulating,calculatingand treatment of cancer patients aswell 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 holderrequiresadvanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy procedures, tissue tolerances, and physiological reactions due to radiation exposure.

The post holder practisesin accordance withcurrent legislation governing the use of ionising radiation IR(ME)R.High levelof competence isrequiredin the use of a widerange ofhighly complex technical and computerised systems.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy procedures, tissue tolerances, and physiological reactions due to radiation exposure. The post holder practises in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionising 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;

• Linear accelerators for the delivery of radiation treatment,
• Computerised patient information and appointment management system
• Image matching programmes for verification and evaluation procedures during treatment QA equipment for daily tolerance checks
• Equipment for the delivery of high dose radiation: dual energy, dual modality Linear Accelerators Computerised Tomography (CT) scanners.
• Computerised treatment planning systems
• QA equipment for daily tolerance checks
• £2,000 R&R payment available

About us

Working for our organisation

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

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (plus £2,000 Recruitment & Retention payment)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7802959-MAR26

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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
• Permanent skin mark patients to ensure accurate and reproducible daily treatment set-up
• Use spatial awareness, visual precision and manual dexterity in the precise and safe manipulation of both patient and equipment for optimal daily set-up. The result is an accurate irretrievable radiation beam set within three millimetres tolerance which ensures that as a consequence no vital structure is treated.

— Please see Job Description & Person Specs for further info — Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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
• Permanent skin mark patients to ensure accurate and reproducible daily treatment set-up
• Use spatial awareness, visual precision and manual dexterity in the precise and safe manipulation of both patient and equipment for optimal daily set-up. The result is an accurate irretrievable radiation beam set within three millimetres tolerance which ensures that as a consequence no vital structure is treated.

— Please see Job Description & Person Specs for further info —

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• DCR[T] or BSc [ Hons] in Therapeutic Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Must have a extensive experience and have evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Experience in working with Elekta machines
• Experience working with Mosaiq
• Experience working within the (Company Name - Subscribers only)

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).

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• DCR[T] or BSc [ Hons] in Therapeutic Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Must have a extensive experience and have evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Experience in working with Elekta machines
• Experience working with Mosaiq
• Experience working within the (Company Name - Subscribers only)

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).