Radiographer

The Royal Marsden Nhs Foundation Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Therapeutic Radiographer for Sutton, 1.0 WTE. You will lead radiotherapy processes at a highly complex work base and supervise a radiography team, with emphasis on IGRT and advanced treatment planning.

The post involves liaising with medical physics, nursing and support staff, ensuring safe, evidence-based practice and contributing to education and development within a premier cancer centre.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (BSc Hons in Radiotherapy or equivalent)
• Significant experience in sophisticated RT environment with IGRT
• Postgraduate leadership/education training desirable
• Experience in clinical education of pre-registration students desirable
• Proven ability to supervise radiography staff and students
• Experience with planning, QA and compliance with IR(ME)R and local guidelines

Responsibilities

• Lead radiotherapy processes at a specialist work base and supervise the radiographic team.
• Ensure accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by the team.
• Set high standards of technical expertise and professional conduct.
• Train team members in equipment operation and safety.
• Meet regulatory responsibilities under IR(ME)R and manage exposures as applicable.
• Make evidence-based decisions and verify planning/treatment images.
• Maintain accurate records and provide required statistics.

Skills

Clinical leadership

IGRT experience

Advanced RT planning

Communication skills

Time management

Team supervision

English proficiency

Education

BSc Hons Radiotherapy

Tools

Aria/Mosaiq

Job description

Job summary

Band 7 Therapeutic Radiographer Sutton- 1.0 WTE
Would you like the opportunity to work in the largest cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high quality patient care, research and education. In addition to 4 Elekta linear accelerators, the Sutton dept has an Elekta MR linear accelerator, Cyberknife unit, Gulmay superficial unit and two Radixact units and a new Elekta Evo. The department has a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and utilises multi-modality imaging for planning. The Royal Marsden Hospital is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. We have an international reputation for high quality patient care, research and education, and want you to be part of our team.

Main duties of the job

1.1. When they are working as a Senior I clinical practitioner they will be responsible for the radiotherapy processes at and the operational management of a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base, which may be a treatment unit, a CT scanner, a treatment preparation area or a project team such as for the digital transformation implementation.
1.2. They will supervise their immediate radiographic team to also include students, aides, and visitors on a rotational basis, ensuring that the practise of all results in the output and the radiotherapy processes at their work base being performed accurately and effectively.
1.3. The post-holder will liaise with medical, physics, nursing, clerical and support staff within the department and throughout the institution. The key working relationships will be with superintendent radiographers.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata per annum including outer London HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 282-S2004
Job locations: The Royal Marsden - Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

• As clinical lead at the work base to be responsible for evidence based decision making within prescribed limits. Be competent to analyse and approve images following designated training and adhering to protocols.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and by all members of the immediate team.
• Set high standards of technical expertise, acting as role model to junior staff members. To be responsible for maintaining professional standards of self and other team members.
• Responsible for the training of team members in the operation of all equipment safely and efficiently as per manufacturers instructions, including local guidelines, under the guidance of superintendent radiographers.
• Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations. With appropriate experience may also be defined as a practitioner for concomitant exposures.
• Make evidence based decisions within the prescribed scope of practice. Analysis and approval of planning and treatment verification images, following designated training and adhering to work instructions and protocols.
• Be responsible for accurate record keeping and that information required for statistics are provided as required by self and team members.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme)

Desirable

• Postgraduate attainment in therapeutic radiography related subject/leadership/management
• Postgraduate qualification/training in assessing/supervising/teaching

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of sophisticated RT environment as a Senior II treating advanced techniques, particularly IGRT
• Participated in a quality management programme
• Previous experience of participating in clinical education of pre-registration students

Desirable

• Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation
• Have experience in paper light/paper free radiotherapy processes
• Have experience of using Aria/Mosaiq

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of the advanced principles for sophisticated radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery.
• Computer literate with associated keyboard skills
• Be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English; as will be required to manage sensitive information in situations that will require diplomacy and empathy.
• Have demonstrable problem solving and decision-making ability
• Display strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise tasks
• Be able to act effectively as lead radiographer at a clinical work base with ability to motivate team members to achieve their full potential in a challenging environment. Be a credible practitioner so as to be able to perform as lead in a given area/situation.
• Have assured demeanour with appropriate confidence in own abilities, be able to seek managerial support as necessary
• Commitment to own personal and professional development, as well as to the training and development of others.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Royal Marsden - Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom

Contact: Operational Lead Superintendent Gemma Princewill, [e-mail]