(**) Deputy Team Leader/Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join our Theatre team as aDeputy Team Leader in Trauma and Orthopaedics team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while supporting the operational management of a busy theatre department and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will also undertake the role ofRadiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), supporting compliance with radiation safety standards and best practice within the department.

Previous RPS experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided to enable the successful candidate to develop the knowledge and competencies required for this specialist role.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply today!

• Establish and maintain a high profile within the multidisciplinary team.

• Responsible for receiving and checking patients.

• Work in partnership with patients and families to provide accurate information, promote understanding, and eliminate barriers.

• Maintain accurate and legible records of patient care, supervising others in accordance with NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct, local, and Trust policies.

• Recognise legal and ethical responsibilities related to accurate record keeping.

• Participate in direct patient care.

• Deputise for delegated tasks as assigned by Theatre Matron and Theatre Manager.

• Undertake Theatre Floor Coordinator role as required.

• Assist in maintaining patient and environmental standards within theatres to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

• Participate in the practical and theoretical training of theatre staff and learners.

• Foster a learning environment by encouraging inquiry and continuous development.

• Organise and participate in in-house training activities, including demonstration and use of specialised products and technical equipment.

• Evaluate new methods of practice related to patient care and equipment.

• Conduct risk assessments, identifying, managing, and reducing risks, and developing recommendations within the theatre complex.

• Radiation protection Supervisor for the department

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026

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