MSCC Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer/ Co-ordinator

Job overview

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-Ordinator

An 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.

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

Working for our organisation

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:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

• 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

• Undertaken accredited academic development
• MSc modules in review/consent
• Radiotherapy planning experience

Experience and Knowledge

• 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

• Knowledge of Cancer Network Strategy
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings
• Knowledge/experience of the MSCC pathway

Skills

• 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

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

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Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!