Band 6 Team Lead Radiographer - Therapeutic Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Norwich; On-site; GBP 3,523,000 - 5,018,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a Band 6 Team Lead Radiographer to lead a small radiotherapy team in Norwich. You will supervise the delivery of external beam and sealed source treatments, oversee planning and QA, and support continuous service development in a dynamic oncology setting.

The role offers leadership responsibilities, opportunities to mentor junior staff and to work across multiple radiotherapy specialties, including dosimetry and imaging.

Qualifications

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Therapy) or a BSc (Hons) in Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology with HCPC registration.
• Significant post‑graduate experience as a Therapeutic Radiographer and leadership skills required.
• PGCert/PGDip in Oncology & Radiotherapy or related subjects would be advantageous.
• Experience in CT planning and dosimetry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a local radiotherapy team.
• Deliver external beam and sealed source radiotherapy treatments.
• Oversee treatment planning and scheduling processes.
• Undertake and supervise radiotherapy quality assurance procedures.
• Review treatment images and implement image-guided corrections.
• Investigate and resolve complex treatment and planning issues.
• Provide specialist advice on radiotherapy techniques and imaging.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary communication throughout the cancer pathway.
• Monitor patient wellbeing throughout radiotherapy treatment.
• Maintain RTDS and ARIA records accurately.
• Support service development and implementation of new techniques.
• Supervise, mentor, and educate junior staff, students, and apprentices.
• Deputise for Team Managers and Advanced Therapeutic Radiographers when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Radiography expertise

Clinical supervision

Education

Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Therapy)

BSc (Hons) in Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology

Tools

RTDS

ARIA

CT planning software

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Team Lead Radiographer

Specialism: Therapeutic Team

Job Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Salary and Type: Up to £31.00 per hour, Hourly

Ongoing, Full-time

Step into an exciting opportunity as a Team Lead Therapeutic Radiographer within the Therapeutic Team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. With a salary of up to £31.00 per hour, this full-time role offers a dynamic and rewarding experience. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to lead a dedicated radiotherapy team or you're someone who thrives in a clinical oncology setting, this position presents the chance to supervise a local team of approximately 4 staff, with opportunities to explore various specialities from treatment to dosimetry and more.

Perks and benefits:

• - In addition to the stability of full-time work, you'll benefit from competitive hourly rates that reward your expertise and commitment.
• - As part of our team, you will find flexible working hours that allow you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly.
• - Other perks include continuous professional development opportunities that support your growth and career progression.
• - You'll also enjoy being part of a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

What you will do:

• - Lead and supervise a local radiotherapy team
• - Deliver external beam and sealed source radiotherapy treatments
• - Oversee treatment planning and scheduling processes
• - Undertake and supervise radiotherapy quality assurance procedures
• - Review treatment images and implement image-guided corrections
• - Investigate and resolve complex treatment and planning issues
• - Provide specialist advice on radiotherapy techniques and imaging
• - Coordinate multidisciplinary communication throughout the cancer pathway
• - Monitor patient wellbeing throughout radiotherapy treatment
• - Maintain RTDS and ARIA records accurately
• - Support service development and implementation of new techniques
• - Supervise, mentor, and educate junior staff, students, and apprentices
• - Deputise for Team Managers and Advanced Therapeutic Radiographers when required

Requirements:

Applicants are required to have a Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Therapy) or a BSc (Hons) in Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology, with HCPC registration. Significant post‑graduate experience as a Therapeutic Radiographer and leadership skills are essential to thrive in this role.

Possessing additional qualifications such as a PGCert or PGDip in Oncology & Radiotherapy or related subjects would be advantageous, along with experience in CT planning and dosimetry.

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