Job summary Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated Therapeutic Radiographer looking for an exciting new role? Then join us at the busy Kent Oncology Centre as a Band 7 MSCC Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer/Co-OrdinatorAn exciting new opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to co-ordinate the MSCC pathway within West and East Kent. This is a new service so you will have the opportunity to guide and further establish the service. The post-holder will provide a central point of referral and advice for clinical teams responsible for patients with MSCC. In addition to working alongside the core MSCC team the post holder will also work alongside the consultant clinical oncologists, consultant radiographers, acute oncology and ward teams on both sites as well as our colleagues at King's College Hospital to ensure quality of care to the patients is maximised. The post holder would be required to work across sites frequency and the working pattern will be determined with the Head of Radiotherapy Services. Opportunities to be involved in service development is encouraged.Training and support will be available to support the post holder to develop within the role. All posts are linked to a competency package which enables radiotherapists to progress through a career pathway. This is a fixed term/secondment post with the contact starting at the start date and ending the 31 March 2026 with a possibility of extending the contract Main duties of the job A central point of referral and advice for clinical teams across the network for the management of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). A central point of contact for co-ordinating urgent palliative radiotherapy for MSCC patients requiring radiotherapy. Ensure a smooth process and compliance to national and local waiting time targets and other national, regional and local standards. Ensure that MSCC patients are followed-up in order for the appropriate post-radiotherapy rehabilitation and cancer treatments to be initiated. Work in a team based clinical support service, providing cross-cover and continuity of the service. Act as a source of knowledge and expertise in the process and stages of the patient care pathway for MSCC. Undertake radiographer-led palliative planning of MSCC under the direction of consultant clinical oncologists and consultant radiographers. To initiate audits, report results and where necessary, to implement change. Travel across sites & to Regional and National meetings About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-6970574-T1 Job locations Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Significant working experience in Therapeutic Radiography or Master's degree Registerable with HCPC Operator and referrer under IR(ME)R Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Undertaken accredited academic development MSc modules in review/consent Radiotherapy planning experience Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience as a clinical radiotherapist To have worked in a clinical environment Have worked within a multidisciplinary team Understands the cancer patients pathway Knowledge of relevant national standards Knowledge of audit and research process Working Knowledge of government targets Range of clinical experience for specialist area Desirable Knowledge of Cancer Network Strategy Participates in multidisciplinary meetings Knowledge/experience of the MSCC pathway Skills Essential Time management of themselves and others Analytical and decision making skills To be able to operate as an autonomous practitioner Knowledge of radiotherapy techniques Ability to participate in driving service development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Significant working experience in Therapeutic Radiography or Master's degree Registerable with HCPC Operator and referrer under IR(ME)R Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Undertaken accredited academic development MSc modules in review/consent Radiotherapy planning experience Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience as a clinical radiotherapist To have worked in a clinical environment Have worked within a multidisciplinary team Understands the cancer patients pathway Knowledge of relevant national standards Knowledge of audit and research process Working Knowledge of government targets Range of clinical experience for specialist area Desirable Knowledge of Cancer Network Strategy Participates in multidisciplinary meetings Knowledge/experience of the MSCC pathway Skills Essential Time management of themselves and others Analytical and decision making skills To be able to operate as an autonomous practitioner Knowledge of radiotherapy techniques Ability to participate in driving service development Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)