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We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, patient focussed therapeutic radiographers to take up a Band 5 position in our friendly team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre. We are seeking to recruit HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographers, or student radiographers due to qualify/ newly qualified radiographers with HCPC registration pending, with knowledge and skills in modern radiotherapy techniques who are adaptable and confident with change. The successful applicants will rotate through the pre-treatment and treatment areas of the department and supervise students.
The Edinburgh Cancer Centre provides a wide range of radiotherapy services for patients from across SE Scotland Cancer Network and operates seven Varian linacs, including seven TrueBeam, and two linacs with ExacTrak imaging technology, Elekta HDR brachytherapy, Xstrahl superficial x-ray unit and two Philips Big Bore CTSimulators. The centre utilises advanced techniques including VMAT, IGRT, DIBH, SABR for lung and oligometastatic disease and SRS including the Scottish National Stereotactic Service for benign disease. We are research active and support CPD, furthering education and research activities including expanding our portfolio of clinical trials.
For informal enquiries, please contact Leanne Thompson, Principal Radiographer, Treatment or Susan Dall, Principal Radiographer, Pre-Treatment on 0131 537 3651