Radiotherapy Practitioner Radiographer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radiotherapy Practitioner role at St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, works as part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialist radiotherapy treatment and patient support. The post holder will rotate through all areas within the radiotherapy service and, after induction, will undertake treatment procedures in line with departmental protocols.

Candidates must deliver the highest standard of patient care and technical practice, operating within defined professional codes of conduct,

Qualifications

• Specialist radiotherapy practitioner with proven skills and experience.
• Ability to rotate through all radiotherapy service areas after induction.
• Commitment to following departmental protocols and professional codes.
• Focused on delivering high-quality patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all radiotherapy service areas after induction and undertake treatment procedures.
• Organise daily unit activity and supervise staff as required.
• Operate within defined departmental protocols and professional codes of practice.
• Provide the highest standard of patient care and medical-technical practice.

Skills

High standards of technical practice

Patient-centered approach

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to teamwork

Positive working attitude

Job description

Job reference: 002194

Salary: Band 5 - £32,073-£39,043

Closing date: 09/10/2026

Department: Therapy Radiography - Bexley Wing

Location: St James’s University Hospital

Division: Oncology CSU

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Sarah Hind

Position: Radiotherapy Education & Workforce Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Phone number: 07833231434

Shortlisting Date: 21.10.2026

Interview Date: 06.11.2026

Job Summary

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist radiotherapy treatment & patient support, in line with Trust and departmental policies and procedures. Working as a specialist with proven skills and experience in using a variety of radiotherapy equipment and treatment techniques, organizing the unit activity and staff on a daily basis.

Radiotherapy practitioners are required to rotate through all areas within the radiotherapy service. After a period of induction they will be expected to fully undertake treatment procedures. Practitioners must only operate within defined departmental protocols & procedures, acting within professional codes of practice.

The post holder is responsible for performing with the highest standard of patient care and technical practice in their clinical area while treating patients.

Why you should join our Team

The Radiotherapy department located at St James Hospital Leeds is the biggest single site Radiotherapy centre in the UK. We are a dynamic department that offers innovative and progressive radiotherapy treatment using Linear accelerators, CT Sim, MRSim, Gamma Knife and Brachytherapy. . We are a busy, fast-paced department treating approximately 350 patients per day from a diverse population across West Yorkshire.

What you will bring to the role

• High standards of technical practice and patient care
• A patient centered approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to team working and creating good interpersonal relationships
• A positive working attitude

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.