Senior Therapeutic Radiographer: MRI Planning & Adaptive RT

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Northern Centre for Cancer Care North Cumbria in Carlisle. The role focuses on leadership, clinical development, and delivering high-quality cancer care.

You will work with VMAT, SABR, IGRT, SGRT and MRI-based planning, contributing to service transformation and staff development within a forward-thinking radiotherapy service across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• State registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) through postgraduate training.
• Willing to undertake further education relevant to the post.
• Specialist knowledge in radiotherapy techniques across a broad range and developments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to a radiography team, ensuring high standards of practice and patient-centred care.
• Be accountable for safe, accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatments.
• Deliver and support complex radiotherapy procedures including localisation, IGRT, dose calculation, verification, and delivery.
• Work autonomously following departmental protocols and national guidance.
• Achieve workload targets and service objectives through effective resource use.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and adoption of new techniques.
• Support staff and students’ education and development.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care and guidance to patients and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Motivational skills

Negotiation

IT skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Radiotherapy

HCPC registration

Postgraduate qualification/CPD

Further education willingness

Specialist knowledge across radiotherapy

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Northern Centre for Cancer Care North Cumbria in Carlisle. The role focuses on leadership, clinical development, and delivering high-quality cancer care.

You will work with VMAT, SABR, IGRT, SGRT and MRI-based planning, contributing to service transformation and staff development within a forward-thinking radiotherapy service across multiple sites.