On Treatment Review Therapeutic Radiographer

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer for their On-Treatment Review service. The role involves managing radiotherapy side effects and providing support to patients during their treatment journey. Ideal candidates should have a strong technical background and exemplary communication skills, with a commitment to professional development. This role promises rewarding patient interactions within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a therapeutic radiographer in oncology.
• Ability to manage patient care during treatment.
• Knowledge in handling radiotherapy related side effects.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and manage treatment-related side effects.
• Provide direct patient care per protocols.
• Support informed decision-making for patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational abilities

Technical radiography skills

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

On Treatment Review Therapeutic Radiographer

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated therapeutic radiographer for our On-Treatment Review service at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. The post will also involve rotation through our Late Effects Service. This radiographer will have an excellent technical background and experience reviewing patients. The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a team and will have exemplary communication skills and be able to put patients at ease. You will be expected to disseminate knowledge to patients, peers, and the wider multidisciplinary team. You should have a wide range of radiotherapy experience and possess excellent time management and organisational abilities. All staff are involved in the development of the service and we actively encourage continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, identify and actively manage common and complex treatment related side effects of patients undergoing radiotherapy as part of their cancer treatment.
• Provide direct patient care related to specific side effects of radiotherapy according to agreed protocols and participate in clinical decisions regarding patient care in the absence of established protocols.
• Provide expert support to patients experiencing debilitating late effects of radiotherapy along with management of symptoms.
• To use highly developed communication skills to support patients and carers in informed decision making about their care.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we\'re meeting our pledge.

Application details

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025