Consultant Radiographer Acute Oncology Interest Urology Radiotherapy

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiographer with a focus on Urology and Palliative Radiotherapy. This role includes expert practice, leadership, and contributions to service development, aimed at improving patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in oncology radiotherapy practice.
• Experience applying national guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage new patient referrals and treatment planning.
• Prescribe radiotherapy and medications.
• Conduct audit and research activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

BSc/DCRT registered with HCPC

Postgraduate MSc in relevant subject

NMP qualification

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Consultant Radiographer Acute Oncology Interest Urology Radiotherapy

The closing date is 13 July 2025

The post holder will be an independent Consultant Therapy Radiographer for Urology and Palliative Radiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Therapeutic Radiographer, accountable for delivering a high-quality service with a high degree of autonomy to patients in their care. The role includes expert practice, professional leadership, education, training, and service development. Responsibilities include managing new patient referrals, obtaining informed consent, treatment planning, prescribing radiotherapy, approving complex plans, and participating in MDT pathways and research activities, including acting as Principal Investigator.

Entry point will be 70% of top of band 8B under Annex 21 or your current salary if higher, with pay protection. Progression to band 8B occurs after training and successful completion of MSc modules and competencies.

Please note this position is subject to A4C matching.

Main duties of the job

• Practice at an expert level providing care for patients undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer and palliative indications.
• Prescribe within protocols and plan radiotherapy treatments, including review and approval.
• Act as an expert resource for patients and develop multidisciplinary team approaches.
• Train healthcare professionals in radiotherapy for prostate cancer and its management.
• Provide specialist services, including assessment, follow-up, and prescribing radiotherapy and medications.
• Offer professional, clinical, and managerial advice for prostate cancer management.
• Conduct audit and research in prostate cancer and related fields.
• Contribute to service development and strategic planning within the Trust.
• Publish research and present at conferences.

About us

Join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, committed to excellence in patient care and staff environment. Our vision is to provide excellent care, guided by our core values—Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted. We are expanding our radiotherapy services with new equipment and a dedicated team for Urology patients. Shropshire offers a high quality of life with scenic rural areas.

Job responsibilities

For full duties, see attached Job Description document.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• BSc/DCRT registered with HCPC
• Postgraduate MSc in relevant subject
• NMP qualification

Experience

• Application of expert knowledge into practice
• Experience with national guidelines

Skills

• Leadership experience or training

Additional info

This post is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Depending on experience, the role is Band 8b once qualified, under Annexe 21.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working