Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

Radiotherapy UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is seeking a Band 6 Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join a busy radiotherapy team. You will rotate through treatment radiography, pre-treatment and brachytherapy, with opportunities in SABR/SRS and paediatric radiotherapy.

The role requires flexible shifts, the ability to work 07:30–20:00, and active participation in research, audits, and service improvement within a large regional centre.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered radiographer with NHS preceptorship evidence.
• Experience in modern treatment techniques and SABR/SRS preferred.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through clinical areas under supervision of Principal Radiographer.
• Lead as part of staff team and maintain high quality radiotherapy service.
• Contribute to ISO 9001:2015 quality system maintenance.
• Participate in audit and clinical research development.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer

NHS preceptorship programme

Job description

Go back Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 16 November 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for applications for a permanent Band 6 radiographer within our busy radiotherapy team.

As a Band 6 Senior Therapeutic Radiographer you would be part of a friendly team of treatment radiographers with the opportunity to also rotate through pre-treatment or brachytherapy. We actively encourage participation in research, audit and service improvement projects. As a large regional centre you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of treatments including paediatric radiotherapy, image guided IMRT, SABR, SRS and total body electron and photon treatments

In order to cover the service needs, the post-holder will need to be able to work flexible shifts over the working week with normal hours between 07.30 and 20.00.

Main duties of the job

• To rotate through all the relevant clinical areas of the department under the direction of the appropriate Principal Radiographer.
• To work and lead as part of a team of staff and to assist in the provision of a high quality Radiotherapy Service.
• To comply with and contribute to the maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 quality system for the department.
• To participate in audit, and the clinical research and development of techniques and equipment.
• To ensure high technical standards and patient care standards are maintained during simulation and treatment.
• To participate in the training and education programme of student and junior radiographers

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and Person Specification for details and main responsibilities for this role

Training and Qualifications

• HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer
• Evidence of completion of NHS preceptorship programme

Experience

• Minimum of 18 months post registration experience
• Experience of using modern treatment techniques
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of SABR and/or SRS

Communication and relationship skilss

• Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and judgement skills

• Can analyse and interpret treatment data and communicate to junior staff

Planning and organisational skills

• Can demonstrate effective workload management of self and others/clinical areas

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts