Senior Therapeutic Radiographer
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Job summary
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer (Band 6) to join a forward‑thinking radiotherapy team. The role offers progression opportunities and a commitment to staff development within a supportive environment.
As part of the Berkshire Cancer Centre, you will deliver high‑quality radiotherapy treatments and lead service improvements while supporting education and on‑going professional development.
Qualifications
- Experience delivering radiotherapy using modern technologies and techniques.
- Ability to lead clinical areas and support junior staff while maintaining governance standards.
- Familiarity with IR(ME)R regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality radiotherapy treatments using a range of modern technologies and advanced treatment techniques.
- Lead clinical areas and support junior staff in the absence of senior colleagues and contribute to governance.
Skills
Education
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.
- 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.
We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve their career aspirations whilst maintaining an excellent work‑life balance.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (plus 5% R&R) per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full‑time
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Reference number: 193‑7983117PCG‑A
- Job locations: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading & Bracknell, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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.
Compassionate – 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.
Excellent – We are committed to continual improvement, learning and delivering outstanding care.
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers
- State Registration
- Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management
- Project work
- 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
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
- Employer name: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading & Bracknell, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
- Radiotherapy Education and Workforce Lead
- Azma Siddiqui
- azmasiddiqui@nhs.net
- 01183225685
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