Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Premium

Travel Allowance

Preceptorship

Career Development

Mentoring

Grants & Learning

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading and Bracknell is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer (Band 6) to lead clinical areas and support service development within an innovative radiotherapy team.

The post offers preceptorship, leadership development, and opportunities to work with advanced techniques such as SABR, VMAT, DIBH, and SGRT, with a focus on patient-centred care and continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers.
• State Registration.
• Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management.
• Evidence of further study.
• Understanding of wider cancer agenda e.g. TSSG's for Cancer Network.
• Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment.
• Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers

State Registration

Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management

Evidence of further study

Understanding of wider cancer agenda e.g. TSSG's for Cancer Network

Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment

Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy

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:

• 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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 aCentre 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.

About us

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:

• 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.

Job responsibilities

About Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

At Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is:

“Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Following our most recent CQC inspection, the Trust was rated Good, with inspectors recognising significant improvements across our services.

Our values guide everything we do:

We are kind, caring and respectful in our thoughts, words and actions.

Aspirational

We are ambitious for our patients, our services and our people.

Resourceful

We are innovative, adaptable and make the best use of our resources.

We are committed to continual improvement, learning and delivering outstanding care.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers
• State Registration
• Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management
• Evidence of further study
• Understanding of wider cancer agenda e.g. TSSG's for Cancer Network
• Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment
• Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy

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.

Radiotherapy Education and Workforce Lead

£39,959 to £48,117 a year(plus 5% R&R) per annum