Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is seeking a permanent Band 6 Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join our busy radiotherapy team. You will rotate through treatment radiography and, if required, pre-treatment or brachytherapy, contributing to research and service improvement.

In this role you will work flexibly across shifts 07:30–20:00, support high-quality patient care, and lead a team of radiographers as part of a centre offering SABR, SRS, IMRT and other advanced treatments.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer must be held.
• Evidence of NHS preceptorship programme.
• Minimum of 18 months post registration experience.
• Experience of SABR and/or SRS.
• Experience of using modern treatment techniques.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all relevant clinical areas under supervision.
• Lead as part of a team to provide a high quality radiotherapy service.
• Comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
• Participate in audit and clinical research and development.
• Ensure high technical and patient care standards during simulation and treatment.
• Support training of student and junior radiographers.

Education

HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer

Job description

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

1. To rotate through all the relevant clinical areas of the department under the direction of the appropriate Principal Radiographer.
2. To work and lead as part of a team of staff and to assist in the provision of a high quality Radiotherapy Service.
3. To comply with and contribute to the maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 quality system for the department.
4. To participate in audit, and the clinical research and development of techniques and equipment.
5. To ensure high technical standards and patient care standards are maintained during simulation and treatment.
6. 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

Person Specification

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.