Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

Radiotherapy UK; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiotherapy UK in Peterborough seeks a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join a dedicated team delivering advanced radiotherapy services. You will provide specialist patient care, contribute to treatment planning, and collaborate with oncologists, physicists, and support staff to optimise safety and outcomes.

The role requires postgraduate radiotherapy experience, HCPC registration (or active application), and expertise in IGRT/IMRT with CT/simulator pre-treatment experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration (or pending) as a radiotherapist.
• Postgraduate experience in radiotherapy settings.
• IGRT and IMRT experience.
• Pre-treatment CT/simulator experience.
• Experience in staff management.
• Experience in audits.

Responsibilities

• Patient-Centric Care: Engage directly with patients and carers to provide vital support and information while maintaining a high standard of care.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work with clinical oncologists, physicists, radiographers, and clerical staff to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Operational Leadership: In the Band 7’s absence, manage the treatment unit independently with guidance from the Clinical Operations Manager to ensure safe, effective operations.
• Professional Accountability: Adhere to the Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree or DCR(T) in radiotherapy

Job description

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Peterborough

Be part of a dedicated team delivering highly specialised clinical and technical radiotherapy services, committed to total patient care.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled radiographer to provide specialist care to patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment. You'll be at the forefront of patient-centred care, collaborating closely with Band 7 colleagues to critically evaluate and deliver optimal treatment plans. This is a dynamic role requiring advanced knowledge, precision, and commitment to excellence.

Your contributions will not only help maximise patient throughput but also enhance the safety and precision of radiotherapy treatments. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in oncology care, join us to bring expert knowledge, sensitivity and empathy to the forefront of patient support.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient-Centric Care: Engage directly with patients and their carers, offering vital support and information while ensuring a high standard of care.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside clinical oncologists, physicists, radiographers, and clerical staff, contributing your expertise to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Operational Leadership: In the Band 7's absence, manage the treatment unit independently, consulting with the Clinical Operations Manager as needed to maintain a safe, effective operation.
• Professional Accountability: Uphold the highest standards of practice as outlined by the Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role, please refer to the job description for a full list of duties.

Education

• Degree or DCR(T) in radiotherapy
• Has HCPC registration ( or has applied for registration)

Experience

• Evidence of post graduate experience
• IGRT and IMRT experience
• Pre-treatment experience of CT/ simulator
• Experience of Staff management
• Experience in participation in audit

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology, in particular pre treatment protocols
• Knowledge of Oncology Management systems
• Knowledge and application of (IR(ME)R) regulations
• Knowledge and application of regulations related to obtaining informed consent
• Working knowledge of Windows processing packages

Key Skills

• High levels of hand, eye and sensory co-ordination to ensure precise patient set-ups.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff to achieve their full potential.
• High level of Communication skills, including the ability to deal with sensitive information & to deal with anxious and demanding patients using tact and persuasive skills
• High level of problem solving and Decision Making abilities.

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.