Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

The Royal Berkshire; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment and Retention Premium 5%

Travel allowance 5%

Preceptorship and Band 6 development

Leadership development pathways

Mentoring and coaching

Job summary

The Royal Berkshire welcomes applications for a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer (Band 6) at Berkshire Cancer Centre, spanning Reading and Bracknell. This role provides leadership within a forward-thinking radiotherapy team and supports service development and workforce education.

The post offers opportunities to lead clinical areas, mentor junior staff, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while delivering high-quality radiotherapy with modern techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality radiotherapy treatments using a range of modern technologies and advanced techniques.
• Lead clinical areas and support junior staff in the absence of senior colleagues.
• Act as an Operator under IR(ME)R regulations, ensuring safe and effective treatment delivery.
• Support Band 7 Radiographers and senior leaders in the delivery and development of radiotherapy services across Reading and Bracknell.
• Contribute to maintaining professional, technical, and governance standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centred care.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement, and departmental projects.
• Support the education, supervision, and assessment of students, apprentices, preceptorship radiographers, and other learners.
• Maintain and develop professional competencies through continuing professional development.
• Participate in departmental shift systems and on-call arrangements as required.

Job description

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer (Band 6)

Join an innovative, ambitious, and supportive radiotherapy team at Berkshire Cancer Centre.

Are you looking for the next step in your radiotherapy career? Whether you are an experienced Band 5 ready to progress or an established Band 6 seeking a new challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking department committed to excellence in patient care, service innovation, and professional development.

The Berkshire Cancer Centre, based across Reading and Bracknell, delivers high-quality radiotherapy services to a diverse population and is recognised for its commitment to innovation, patient-centred care, and workforce development.

Our Department Is Equipped With

• Two dedicated CT simulators.
• Four Elekta linear accelerators, including a newly commissioned machine.
• Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) technology across all treatment units.
• A Superficial X-ray Radiotherapy Unit.
• High Dose Rate Brachytherapy services.
• Advanced treatment techniques including SABR, VMAT, DIBH and Adaptive Radiotherapy.

As a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care while supporting service development, workforce education, and quality improvement initiatives. You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in an environment that actively encourages professional growth and innovation.

• Deliver high-quality radiotherapy treatments using a range of modern technologies and advanced treatment techniques.
• Support Band 7 Radiographers and senior leaders in the delivery and development of radiotherapy services across Reading and Bracknell.
• Act as an Operator under IR(ME)R regulations, ensuring safe and effective treatment delivery.
• Lead clinical areas and support junior staff in the absence of senior colleagues.
• Contribute to maintaining the highest professional, technical, and governance standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centred care.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement, and departmental projects.
• Support the education, supervision, and assessment of students, apprentices, preceptorship radiographers, and other learners.
• Maintain and develop professional competencies through continuing professional development.
• Participate in departmental shift systems and on-call arrangements as required.

Since 2020, Berkshire Cancer Centre has been recognised by Vision RT as a Centre of Excellence for Surface Guided Radiotherapy, reflecting our commitment to delivering cutting-edge treatment techniques and continuously improving patient outcomes.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to develop your leadership, technical, and specialist skills within a progressive radiotherapy service, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Berkshire Cancer Centre?

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve their career aspirations whilst maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

What We Offer

• 5% Recruitment and Retention Premium in addition to basic salary.
• Additional 5% Travel Allowance for rotations to our Bracknell site.
• Comprehensive preceptorship and Band 6 development support.
• Structured leadership and career development pathways.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• Macmillan Health Professionals learning and development grants.
• Access to advanced practice and specialist role development.
• Opportunities to participate in research, innovation, and quality improvement projects.
• Strong links with regional and national radiotherapy networks.
• Extensive learning and development resources, including e-learning and funded educational opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.

Why Reading?

Reading offers the perfect balance between city living and countryside surroundings. With excellent transport connections, including direct rail links to London, Oxford and the South Coast, it is an ideal location for both commuters and families.

The Area Offers

• Excellent schools.
• Affordable surrounding towns and villages.
• Beautiful countryside and riverside walks.
• Vibrant shopping, dining and cultural attractions.
• Easy access to London via the Elizabeth Line and Great Western Railway.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Azma Siddiqui Job title: Radiotherapy Education and Workforce Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01183225685