Therapeutic Radiographer

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large acute teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a dynamic radiographer to join its radiotherapy team. The ideal candidate will manage patient workloads and lead a team on linear accelerators in a modern department. Responsibilities include participation in advanced treatments and adapting to new technologies. The position offers opportunities in a supportive environment, ideal for those looking to thrive in their healthcare careers.

Qualifications

• Experienced therapeutic radiographer.
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills.
• Ability to manage radiotherapy workload effectively.
• Readiness to adapt to technological advancements in radiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Manage radiotherapy patient workload leading a team.
• Participate in rotational work including pre-treatment.
• Work with equipment for state-of-the-art patient care.
• Engage in complex cases like neuro-oncology and sarcoma.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Teamworking skills

Ability to manage workload

Adaptability to technological advancements

Tools

Exactrac Dynamic

Align RT

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking radiographer to join our radiotherapy team. You will be an experienced therapeutic radiographer with excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills ready to help run one our busy linear accelerators in a friendly, modern radiotherapy department.

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the radiotherapy patient workload and leading a team of radiographers on one of our linear accelerators at the main site at the General or at our satellite centre in Basingstoke.
• Rotational work including pre‑treatment, DXR and in our new Brachytherapy suite.
• Opportunities in TBI and SABR, providing safe, state-of-the-art patient centred care.
• Participate in complex cases such as regional sarcoma, Neuro‑oncology (SRS/T), and IOERT for pancreatic and GI tumours.
• Work with equipment such as Exactrac Dynamic on 3 of our 7 linacs, Align RT for thermal and surface‑guided set‑up and tracking.

Qualifications

• Experienced therapeutic radiographer.
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills.
• Ability to manage radiotherapy workload effectively.
• A readiness to adapt to technological advancements in radiotherapy.

Location & Benefits

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

Diversity and Inclusion

At UHS we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.