Lead Radiographer, Pre-Treatment & CT Simulation

#CatchUpWithCancer; Reading; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to lead the Pre Treatment service and CT/Virtual Simulation teams. This appointment combines hands-on clinical practice with operational leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centred radiotherapy pathways.

You will drive staff development, service improvement and innovation while supporting strategic development of radiotherapy services across the

Qualifications

• Senior radiography experience in radiotherapy required.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway.
• Experience in pre-treatment leadership or management.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible day-to-day clinical and operational leadership within the Pre‑Treatment service, ensuring safe, efficient and patient‑centred care.
• Lead, motivate and support radiographers, assistants and learners, promoting a positive culture of excellence, inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Act as an expert practitioner within CT Simulation, Virtual Simulation and pre‑treatment, maintaining high standards of technical and clinical practice.
• Practise autonomously at an advanced level, exercising professional judgement under IR(ME)R and making informed decisions where appropriate.
• Manage and support patients through the planning phase of their radiotherapy pathway, using advanced communication skills to provide information, and compassionate care.
• Ensure the safe and effective delivery of pre‑treatment pathways, supporting treatment planning capacity and achievement of national cancer waiting time standards.
• Support workforce development through clinical supervision, competency assessment, mentorship, and appraisal of staff and learners.
• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of new technologies and techniques, ensuring high standards.
• Lead and participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activities, supporting compliance with IR(ME)R and other quality standards.
• Work collaboratively and Deputise for senior radiotherapy leaders as required.

Skills

Senior radiographer experience

Radiotherapy pathway knowledge

Pre-treatment leadership

Education

Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) equivalent

HCPC registration as Therapeutic Radiographer

Postgraduate qualification or MSc

Evidence of CPD

Job description

The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to lead the Pre Treatment service and CT/Virtual Simulation teams. This appointment combines hands-on clinical practice with operational leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centred radiotherapy pathways.

You will drive staff development, service improvement and innovation while supporting strategic development of radiotherapy services across the