Senior Pre-Treatment Radiographer & Team Lead

Radiotherapy UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's Berkshire Cancer Centre in Reading is seeking a Band 7 Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to lead our pre-treatment service and CT/ Virtual Simulation teams. This role blends clinical excellence with operational leadership to deliver patient-centered care through the radiotherapy pathway.

You will support staff development, drive service improvements, and ensure high standards of practice while deputising for senior radiotherapy leaders as

Qualifications

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc Hons equivalent.
• HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer.
• Postgraduate qualifications or on-the-job experience equivalent to a Masters.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Competent in cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership within the Pre-Treatment service.
• Lead radiographers, assistants and learners, promoting a culture of excellence, inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Act as an expert practitioner within CT Simulation, Virtual Simulation and pre-treatment.
• Practise autonomously with professional judgement under IR(ME)R.
• Manage and support patients through the planning phase of their radiotherapy pathway.
• Ensure the safe and effective delivery of pre-treatment pathways, supporting planning capacity and waiting time standards.
• Support workforce development through supervision, competency assessment, mentorship and appraisal of staff and learners.
• Contribute to implementation and evaluation of new technologies and techniques, ensuring high standards.
• Lead and participate in governance, audit, quality improvement and research.
• Depitise for senior radiotherapy leaders as required.

Skills

Senior radiographer

Radiotherapy pathway knowledge

Education

Diploma in radiography

HCPC registration

Masters level CPD

Job description

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's Berkshire Cancer Centre in Reading is seeking a Band 7 Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to lead our pre-treatment service and CT/ Virtual Simulation teams. This role blends clinical excellence with operational leadership to deliver patient-centered care through the radiotherapy pathway.

You will support staff development, drive service improvements, and ensure high standards of practice while deputising for senior radiotherapy leaders as