Job summary We are seeking to employ a Therapeutic Radiographer to be part of the team of radiotherapists on the treatment units at the Kent Oncology Centre. At Kent Oncology Centre we operate as one team across our two sites at Maidstone and Canterbury. We are equipped with nine linacs including six Truebeams, two Halcyons and one Varian IX. HDR is delivered at Maidstone with treatment radiographers rotating through the service. Consultant Palliative Radiographers and MacMillan specialists support the teams on both sites. As a Therapeutic Radiographer you will be part of the team delivering a range of techniques including SABR, DIBH, VMAT and IGRT. The post will be linked to a professional development package which will assist the post holder to progress through a career pathway. Previous experience within image evaluation and knowledge of IGRT techniques would be an advantage. Students qualifying this year are welcome to apply. Our Practice Educators are here to support your development. The post is based at our Maidstone site Main duties of the job To act as part of a team in the treatment process ensuring the highest professional and technical standards are set and maintained. To provide a patient focused service within the team To undertake radiotherapeutic procedures efficiently and to treat patients with ionising radiation within a timely manner in accordance with prescribed protocols, radiation control measures and medico-legal requirements. You will be expected to undertake imaging assessment for all sites using both KV and CBCT imaging modalities To plan and organise daily work and some complex activities or programmes for an area of practice, some of which may be ongoing. To be aware and report any variances in the performance of equipment by the normal reporting system. When necessary to cover emergency duties in accordance with the Department Policy. To attend Departmental meetings. To identify and report any possible risks. This post may require the post-holder to travel across the Trust sites in the course of fulfilment of their duties 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 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-6999740-T1 Job locations Maidstone Hospital - Radiotherapy 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 BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent Registered with HPC Operator under IRMER regulations Desirable Further education or short courses Experience/Knowledge Essential To have worked in a clinical environment Desirable Have worked within a multi-disciplinary team Skills Essential Good communication skills verbal and written Basic computer skills Able to teach and train Desirable Analytical and Decision-making skills Planning and Organisational Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent Registered with HPC Operator under IRMER regulations Desirable Further education or short courses Experience/Knowledge Essential To have worked in a clinical environment Desirable Have worked within a multi-disciplinary team Skills Essential Good communication skills verbal and written Basic computer skills Able to teach and train Desirable Analytical and Decision-making skills Planning and Organisational Skills 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 - Radiotherapy Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)