Job overview
We are recruiting for a Therapy Radiographer - MV Radiotherapy Dept who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) is one of Europe’s leading and largest cancer treatment centres. Clinical radiotherapy equipment comprises of six linear accelerators including five Truebeam units, image guidance technology and volumetric arc therapy (RapidArc) capabilities.
The Radiotherapy department is operational 7 days a week including bank holidays. External beam radiotherapy is routinely delivered between 8am-8pm Monday - Friday.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
To carry out complex technical radiotherapeutic procedures on all the treatment and pre-treatment units in the department on a rotational basis. Undertake the appropriate care of patient, assessment of treatment progress and side effects making appropriate referral to the multidisciplinary team.
For each and every practical aspect of medical exposure that is carried out to assess patients’ level of knowledge before commencing with treatment and thus participate in the informed consent process.
To provide appropriate information or referring on as required. To guide, instruct and encourage patients receiving Radiotherapy and to advise patients on necessary aftercare.
To operate and care for all Radiotherapy equipment. To perform calculations to determine treatment exposure and to input and check treatment parameters on the treatment database for routine treatments.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137 per annum pro rata.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self motivation
- Initiative and empathy
Desirable
- Understanding of own leadership capabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Range of treatment techniques
- Good standards of patient care.
- Knowledge of modern treatment techniques and modalities and professional issues
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
Previous Experience
Essential
- Student training across the breath of the Radiotherapy process.
Desirable
- OBI knowledge desired
- Post-registration experience within radiotherapy
- Experience in dealing with the public
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy and registered with the HPCP
- Evidence of appropriate CPD activity where relevant
Desirable
- IGRT knowledge
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This advert is for Therapy Radiographer - MV Radiotherapy Dept with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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