Pre-Treatment Radiographer and Deputy Manager

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Pre-Treatment Radiographer and Deputy Manager to provide expertise in pre-treatment processes. Responsibilities include managing a team, delivering clinical support, and engaging in continuous professional development. Candidates must possess a BSc in radiotherapy and relevant leadership experience, with an annual salary range of £55,690 to £62,682.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

On-call support bonuses

Qualifications

• Extensive pre-treatment experience required.
• Management experience including leading a team.
• Comprehensive understanding of national issues influencing practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy Manager, supporting clinical staff.
• Provide advice and training to radiographers.
• Maintain clinical skills and oversee scheduling.

Skills

Pre-treatment expertise

Leadership

CT scanning

IV canulation

Education

BSc in radiotherapy

State registration with HCPC

Postgraduate study at MSc level

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Pre-Treatment Radiographer and Deputy Manager

The closing date is 07 October 2025

We are seeking applications from a suitably qualified Radiographer that has extensive pre-treatment experience and has been working in a leadership role. Candidates, however must have an in-depth knowledge and a passion for pre-treatment and must have experience in leading a team as the post holder will be Deputy Manager and will need to act up in Radiotherapy Services Manager absence. The post will involve working clinically in CT, providing support to all radiographers on pre-treatment issues, line manager for pre-treatment team as well as managerial responsibilities.

On-going professional development is actively encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• Be an expert in pre-treatment
• Provide advice and training
• Maintain clinical skills
• Support Radiographers
• Experience in virtual simulation
• Trained in IV canulation
• Liaise with Clinical Oncologist, Physics and CNS
• Oversee radiotherapy scheduling

About us

The department consists of 3 Varian Linear Accelerators; including 3 Truebeams with SGRT and 6dof couch, a Gulmay Unit and a Canon Aquilian wide bore CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse. We have an active Clinical Trials department and participate in most major trials.

We have recently expanded our Lung SABR service to include bone and nodes. Further technical developments are planned for introduction in the near future.

We actively encourage role development and support staff in achieving their personal goals and aspirations. All staff have the opportunity to work flexible hours; full-time posts work 37.5 hours over four long days with a day off. All staff participate in on-call for emergency patients at the weekend and bank holiday working.

Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life. If you would like to become part of our dedicated, caring team we would like to meet you.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in radiotherapy
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Postgraduate study at MSc level or equivalent

Experience

• Professional specialist knowledge and skill acquired through relevant practical experience post qualification in all aspects of pre-treatment.
• Wide range of experience in CT scanning and radiotherapy treatment modalities, equipment and techniques resulting in the physical skills required to precisely position a patient for radiotherapy and make decisions to improve patient care.
• Comprehensive understanding of national issues that will influence practice
• Pre-Treatment and treatment experience at a senior level
• Management experience including leading a team
• Experience with 4DCT
• Involvement with staff training and service improvement
• Experience of leading and organising change
• Experience with RGSC

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working