Technical Lead – Pre-Treatment 8a

#CatchUpWithCancer; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 8a Technical Lead - Pre-Treatment to lead and develop a busy pre-treatment team comprising Team Leaders, Senior Radiographers and Radiographers. You will oversee complex radiotherapy techniques, contribute to service development, and participate in external meetings while ensuring staff welfare, training, and robust workforce planning.

The role requires HCPC registration, a BSc in Therapeutic Radiography, and evidence of

Qualifications

• Qualified Radiographer (e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers -- Therapy / Degree in Therapeutic Radiography).
• Current state registration.
• Masters level or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
• Attendance of recent postgraduate courses and study days.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and progression of specialist expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and development to a team of Team Leaders, Senior Radiographers and Radiographers.
• Act as Technical Lead supporting your team with complex techniques and patient-centered solutions.
• Lead day-to-day management and represent the department at external meetings.
• Lead and develop staff and services within pre-treatment, with strategic plans for future development.
• Serve as a resource for Clinicians, Radiographers and Medical Physics staff.
• Lead people strategies, workforce planning, culture and inclusion initiatives.
• Participate in the technical lead rota, including extended day working and occasional weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Problem solving

Flexibility

Extended hours

Education

HCPC registration

BSc in Therapeutic Radiography

Postgraduate study / master level or equivalent

Continued professional development

Tools

Oncology management system

Job description

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 8a Technical Lead - Pre-Treatment

The closing date is 27 October 2026

Radiotherapy at UHB has seen a lot of positive change with a focus on cultural transformation, the implementation of a more structured learning and development plan, realigned reporting structures to support staff at all levels, all part of a much-needed overhaul, and now with the addition of a Deputy Lead Manager post successfully obtained by one of our senior team, we are looking to fill their previous role of Pre-Treatment Technical Lead. This is a key appointment so we are seeking confident, highly motivated and forward-thinking applicants with a passion for patient care and service development as you will be leading and supporting a pre-treatment team who have built an incredible and enviable reputation for cancer treatment in the UK. Pre-treatment consists of 2 CT's an MRI, treatment preparation and Radiotherapy bookings, and is pivotal to ensuring our 4,500 new patients per year start their journey into radiotherapy without any concerns.

To join our Senior Management Team, applicants must hold a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent and be registered with the HCPC with significant experience as a Team Leader / Senior radiographer. You must be able to demonstrate how your leadership skills have allowed you to successfully manage a large team.

You can expect excellent support off the Radiotherapy Lead Manager, Head of Operational Workforce and newly appointed Deputy Lead Manager as well as peer support from an existing team of Technical Leads.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to provide ongoing support and development to a highly skilled team consisting of Team Leaders, Senior Radiographers and Radiographers. You will act as a Technical Lead supporting your team with complex techniques, providing guidance and clarity around best solutions for patients.

The postholder will be expected to participate in all managerial responsibilities and to represent the department at external meetings where required.

In addition to responsibilities for day-to-day management of staff and patients, the post holder will take a leading role in the current and future development of staff and services and techniques within pre-treatment ensuring strategic plans are in place for all future development. You will also act as a resource for Clinicians, Radiographers and Medical Physics staff.

You will also be fundamental for the delivery of people strategies, addressing key people priorities with a person centred, solutions focussed approach. You will enable the development of staff experience, workforce planning, workforce design and change, culture and inclusion, and employee relations.

The applicant will be expected to participate in the technical lead rota to accommodate service demands as there is a requirement to routinely cover extended day working, Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 8pm. In addition, there is a requirement to work bank holidays and some occasional weekends.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1104203
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• *Qualified Radiographer (e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers -- Therapy / Degree in Therapeutic Radiography).
• *Current state registration.
• *Professional knowledge acquired through degree, post graduate study and significant experience in a specialist field to master's level or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
• *Attendance of recent relevant post graduate courses and study days.
• *Evidence of ongoing commitment to continuing professional development and progression of specialist expertise.

Experience

• *Experience of working clinically at a senior radiographer grade with evidence of leading and organising a team of radiographers.
• *Significant post graduate experience on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment to include recent and extensive experience at management level.
• *Experience in assessing and teaching radiographers and trainee radiographers.
• *Experience of developing staff clinically and professionally.
• *Specialist knowledge of cancer pathology and disease patterns.
• *Specialist knowledge of clinical radiotherapy including potential radiation risks, acute patient side effects and their effective management.
• *An active awareness of relevant legislation, national cancer standards and professional guidelines.
• *Comprehensive understanding of IR(ME)R in relation to radiotherapy.

Desirable

• *Experience of undertaking clinical audits and surveys.
• *Experience of change management.
• *Experience of workforce planning.

Additional Criteria

• *Ability to communicate articulately (written, verbal and non-verbal) and provide information across professional boundaries.
• *Excellent computer skills with proven ability of interrogating the oncology management system.
• *Proven leadership, organisational and decision-making skills.
• *Demonstrable reasoning skills and an ability to use initiative and judgement in situations where there is a variance from routine/expected.
• *Able to assimilate information and formulate ideas / projects / developments.
• *Flexibility and the willingness to undertake a wide range of duties with the ability to work in all areas of the department.
• *Ability to participate in extended hours and bank holiday working.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Hiring Manager
Julie Kilkenny
[e-mail]
01213718031