Newly Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Newly Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer to join their dynamic radiotherapy team. The role involves delivering radiotherapy treatments, ensuring patient well-being, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Therapeutic Radiography, HCPC registration, and strong communication skills. Flexibility in working hours can be discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• State Registration with the HCPC required.
• Experience with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques and equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiotherapy treatment using available equipment.
• Calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately.
• Ensure the well-being and care of patients during treatments.
• Maintain all treatment records to department standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamworking skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Ability to take instruction

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers

Job description

Newly Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer

• Posting date: 24 November 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: Negotiable
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 14 December 2025
• Location: Southampton, SO14 2AA
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: C9188-25-0862

Summary

STUDENTS DUE TO QUALIFY IN 2026 ARE WELCOME TO APPLY. We are looking for a friendly, dynamic and forward‑thinking radiographer to join our radiotherapy team. You will have excellent communication and teamworking skills and be ready to help run a busy unit in a friendly, modern radiotherapy department. The role involves the treatment of the radiotherapy patients on one of our new linear accelerators at our main site at the General. There is also the expectation to rotate through our satellite centre in Basingstoke but travel time and costs will be reimbursed. Other areas of rotational work include pre‑treatment, DXR and in our new Brachytherapy suite. A wealth of additional opportunities are available in the following areas; TBI and SABR providing safe, state‑of‑the‑art patient centred care for our patients. We are also a regional sarcoma centre, a tertiary referral centre for Neuro‑oncology (delivering SRS/T) and our main site is also the only centre in the country delivering Intra‑operative Radiotherapy (IOERT) for Pancreatic and GI tumours. We are the first centre in the UK to have Exactrac Dynamic in clinical use on 3 of our 7 linacs providing sub‑millimetre correction through stereoscopic imaging with 6 degrees of freedom correction. Our other linacs and our 3 CTs (1 with 4DCT acquisition) have Align RT allowing thermal and surface‑guided set up and tracking.

Job Description and Responsibilities

At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year. The normal department working hours include 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 0700‑2000 (Monday‑Friday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend. Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence‑based practice through the provision of regular in‑house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer‑support meetings and staff appraisal.

What YOULL DO

• To deliver radiotherapy treatment using available equipment, under the supervision of Band 6 Radiographers
• To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately and maintain written records
• To be responsible for the well‑being and care of patients during their radiotherapy
• To maintain all treatment records to department standards

What WERE LOOKING FOR

• Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers
• Candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit to our department, we would love to hear from you. Simply email [e-mail]