Job Description

Are you ready to lead something new? Southend University Hospital is proud to announce an exciting new role for a Lead Radiographer in Late Effects - Head & Neck . This is a unique opportunity to establish and develop a service that will make a lasting impact on the lives of radiotherapy patients beyond their treatment.



As the first you, you'll take the lead in designing, implementing, and delivering a radiographer-led late effects service for head and neck cancer patients. Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, you will be at the forefront of survivorship care--improving long-term outcomes and quality of life for our patients.



Your role will focus on identifying and managing late effects of radiotherapy, creating clear pathways, and ensuring patients are supported physically, emotionally, and practically throughout their post-treatment journey.



Lead the setup and delivery of a dedicated Late Effects Head & Neck service

Develop and implement robust clinical pathways, SOPs, and follow-up models

Collaborate with oncologists, CNS teams, AHPs, and external partners

Provide expert patient care, advice, and education

Drive service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives



Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.



We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respec



From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.



We not only offer you tful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.



a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress



Please refer to the attached job description for full details on the job.



We look forward for our application