Practitioner Therapeutic Radiographer

#CatchUpWithCancer; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Oncology Centre within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practitioner Therapeutic Radiographer - Treatment, Band 6, based at Hereford County Hospital. The role focuses on delivering advanced radiotherapy techniques and supervising staff, within a busy multi-site department.

The post offers permanent full-time employment, opportunities for professional development, involvement in research trials, and a supportive team committed to high standards of

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent.
• HCPC Registration.
• Post-registration experience preferred.
• Experience in an advanced Radiotherapy centre.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise complex radiotherapy procedures.
• Operate and organise treatment machines; cover absence of Band 7.
• Carry out imaging and treatment placement decisions; manage side effects.
• Supervise junior staff and participate in staff appraisals.
• Maintain Quality Management System and ensure equipment safety.

Skills

IGRT experience

Advanced radiotherapy

Team supervision

Education

BSc in Radiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Tools

Aria

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Practitioner Therapeutic Radiographer - Treatment, Band 6

The closing date is 01 October 2026

Job Summary

Gloucestershire Oncology Centre has a progressive Radiotherapy department across two sites with state of the art machines delivering IMRT, Arcing and SABR techniques with adaptive therapy. We have a superficial unit and also deliver Brachytherapy. This post is a full time, Band 6 Advanced practitioner in Radiotherapy, based at the Hereford department. The department is involved in numerous National research Trials and has a research Radiographer. We also have Consultant Radiographers in both Breast and Prostate Cancer. The department prides itself in a very high standard of patient care and also delivers a Late Effects Service to extend this care beyond initial treatment. We are keen to develop our staff based on competency and encourage further education and we welcome well motivated, caring and conscientious individuals to our team. Applications welcome from staff qualified 18 months.

Main duties of the job

• Work as an operator, entitled under IRMER, to deliver and supervise a range of complex Radiotherapy procedures requiring precise positioning of patients and machinery, meeting professional and departmental standards.
• Undertake the daily operation and organisation of the treatment machine. Responsible to act up in the absence of the Band 7 Team Lead, Enhanced Practitioner.
• Carry out volumetric imaging, making decisions regarding treatment placement. Carry out palliative KV imaging on-set planning. Become a Imaging Practitioner for concomitant exposures. Provide evidence-based advice regarding treatment related side effects. Administer medication under PGD guidelines.
• Supervise and train junior staff and students. Carry out staff appraisals.
• Update the department's Quality Management System. Ensure that equipment is safe and accurate to operate, reporting faults and incidents. Undertake Category 1 cover for Bank Holidays and work at the Cheltenham Site, if required.

About Us

The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre provides Radiotherapy services to patients from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire. The Trust Values of Caring, Compassionate, Inclusive and Accountable which underpin our vision which is Deliver the best care, every day, for everyone. The centre is over two sites with the primary site in the Oncology Centre of Cheltenham General Hospital and a Satellite site at the County Hospital, Hereford. The objective of the Oncology Centre and Radiotherapy department is to provide curative and palliative care to patients in a compassionate and professional environment. The Radiotherapy Vision is - "Outstanding Radiotherapy delivered with excellent professionalism, expertise and compassionate care". To this end, the post holder will have responsibility for delivering an efficient, high quality, safe service for patients, with outstanding patient care.

Details

Date posted: 14 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 318-26-T0609

Job locations: Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2BN, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC Registration

Desirable:

• Evidence of post registration experience
• MSc module in Patient Review

Experience:

• Experience of working in an advanced Radiotherapy Centre
• Experience of skills with IGRT
• IT competency

Desirable:

• Use of specific department computerised system (Aria)
• Use of hospital computerised systems
• Experience of periods of acting up in to advanced positions

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Work well under pressure
• Good problem solving

Desirable:

• Good administrative skills

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2BN, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For Questions About The Job, Contact:

Radiotherapy Operational Manager
Lisa Addis
[e-mail]
03004222919

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