Lead Advanced Therapeutic Radiographer (Proton/Photon)

Radiotherapy UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer Advanced Practice to rotate between photon and proton departments, spanning pre-treatment to brachytherapy. The role focuses on leadership, clinical governance, and delivery of high-quality radiotherapy services across multiple specialist units.

Typical duties include acting as lead practitioner, deputising for Band 8a, ensuring skill-mix, and overseeing QA, audits, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level radiography degree and HCPC registration.
• Clinical planning and dosimetry experience required.
• Active participation in audit and clinical governance.
• Postgraduate MSc or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead practitioner within the field and mentor junior staff.
• Deputise for Band 8a to address staffing and objectives.
• Utilise team skills, delegate tasks, and maintain skill mix.
• Lead safety and QA of radiotherapy equipment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team across departments.
• Annually appraise junior radiographers.
• Initiate regular stock-taking and orders.

Skills

Planning & dosimetry

Audit governance

Team supervision

Training presentations

Education

BSc in therapeutic radiography

HCPC registration

MSc or equivalent

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer Advanced Practice to rotate between photon and proton departments, spanning pre-treatment to brachytherapy. The role focuses on leadership, clinical governance, and delivery of high-quality radiotherapy services across multiple specialist units.

Typical duties include acting as lead practitioner, deputising for Band 8a, ensuring skill-mix, and overseeing QA, audits, and staff development.