Radiotherapy Practitioner

UHNM; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UHNM is seeking a New Graduate Radiographer to join the Radiotherapy team at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent. This Band 5, full-time, permanent post is 37.5 hours with on-call responsibilities.

The role rotates through all sections of the department, focusing on delivering accurate radiotherapy, supervising students, and maintaining high professional standards in patient care. Candidates should have a BSc in Radiotherapy, be HCPC registered, and have NHS experience; salary

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent and HCPC registration.
• Good written English.
• NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all sections of the department.
• Deliver accurate radiotherapy and ensure high patient care standards.
• Supervise students and liaise with the care team.

Skills

NHS experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSc Radiotherapy

Tools

Varian equipment

Aria

Job description

Main area Radiotherapy Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The will be some on call responsibilities and Bank Holiday working.) Job ref 205-8343272

Site Royal Stoke University Hospital Town Stoke on Trent Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

This post is suitable for a New Graduate Therapeutic Radiographer

• To work as a member of the Therapeutic Radiography team rotating through all sections of the department, under the supervision of the section leader.
• To deliver a high quality, accurate radiotherapy service, which is responsive to the social and healthcare needs of the individual patient.
• To supervise students.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure communication between the Radiotherapy Radiographic team and other health care professionals.
• Communicates highly sensitive and complicated information, concerning treatment management to the patient, carers and other health care professionals, in an empathetic and reassuring manner.
• To exercise judgement in dealing with sensitive, personal and professional issues using skills of persuasion, motivation, training, empathy and reassurance.
• To ensure communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate a flow of information both within the department and between other departments within the Trust, and all relevant stakeholders.
• The post holder will liaise with chemotherapy departments, both outpatient and inpatient – for this Trust and Trusts within which peripheral clinics are held.
• To help the team in ensuring that the physical, mental and social welfare of all patients is constantly monitored and any change in condition is reported to the supervising Oncologist or appropriate Health Care Professional.
• To report and record any faults or errors to the appropriate staff immediately.
• To ensure that a professional and welcoming atmosphere is maintained in the department.
• To maintain a high professional standard of patient care through the interpretation of treatment plans and the accurate delivery of treatment techniques using analytical, judgement, communication and organisational skills to a high standard.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. The successful candidate will participate in an induction program followed by a formal preceptorship program designed to support your entry into the profession.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for further details about the job role and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Must have a BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent and able to register with the HCPC
• Must have good written English
• NHS experience

Skills

• Experience in a caring environment
• Must have experience of modern Radiotherapy techniques
• Demonstrate experience dealing with the general public
• Experience of working with Varian equipment and Aria
• Evidence of extracurricular activities in a caring setting

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of relevant legislation
• Demonstrate evidence of application of modern techniques
• Demonstrate knowledge in the department

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

In line with the change of Immigration rules on 8th January 2026 if you require Sponsorship through the Skilled Worker Visa you must be able to provide B2 English evidence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.

Visa eligibility notice:
The UK Home Office has imposed an emergency brake on specific visa routes.

• Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
• Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan.
  As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.

UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Laura Holland Job title Radiotherapy Service Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01782672630

For further details / informal visits contact:

Frances Hall (Deputy Radiotherapy Service Manager) on 01782 672630. Candidates are welcome to visit, in order to familiarise themselves with our department and techniques, prior to interview.