Newly Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is looking for a Newly Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer to join their dynamic radiotherapy team. The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography and State Registration with the HCPC. Responsibilities include delivering patient-focused radiotherapy treatment, maintaining records, and contributing to a supportive team environment. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £31,049 per annum pro rata and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma.
• State Registration with the HCPC is required.
• Experience with diverse Radiotherapy techniques is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiotherapy treatment under supervision.
• Maintain written records of treatments.
• Ensure patient well-being during treatment.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English language skills

Team working

Ability to work under own initiative

Ability to communicate with a wide range of people

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Radiography

Diploma of College of Radiographers

Tools

Radiotherapy techniques & equipment

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Newly Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 14 December 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day‑to‑day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

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 3,500 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 WE ARE 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]

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers
• State Registration with the HCPC, further study/training courses
• Further study/training courses

Previous or relevant experience necessary

• Evidence of team working. Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment

Aptitudes and skills required

• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Good range of life experiences and understanding of research and audits

Special requirements of the post

• Must be flexible and willing to participate in Departmental shift system and on call rota as required

Values and behaviours

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Depending on experience £31,049 per annum pro rata