Therapeutic Radiographer

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer in the Radiotherapy Department at Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre. You will rotate through a large department with five Elekta accelerators and access to CT, MRI, ultrasound, and specialised therapies.

A preceptorship is available for newly qualified staff. The post offers a dynamic environment in a modern, city-center Trust with opportunities for professional development and flexible working

Qualifications

• DCR(T) or equivalent professional qualification.
• HCPC Registration with current status.
• Statutory and Mandatory Training up to date.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, accurate delivery of radiotherapy with patient care.
• Collaborate with Band 6 and Band 7 radiographers to deliver treatment.
• Undertake and evaluate treatment verification procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Work under pressure

Supervisory skills

Education

DCR(T)

BSc(Hons)

MSc Therapeutic Radiographer

HCPC Registration

Job description

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Haematology&Oncology Centre Town Bristol Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 11/09/2026 08:00

Therapeutic Radiographer

Band 5

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

Fantastic opportunities exist for Therapeutic Radiographers within the Radiotherapy Department at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.

Our department is placed at the heart of Bristol, a vibrant cosmopolitan city with plenty of entertainment and leisure facilities close by, guaranteed to provide a lively lifestyle.

You will have the opportunity to rotate through a large department gaining experience on 5 Elekta linear accelerators and our pre-treatment area which has 2 dedicated CT scanners with virtual simulation, ultrasound and MRI facilities.

In addition, we provide highly specialised treatment such as Clarity Ultrasound, Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Paediatric Radiotherapy and SABR for multiple sites. We have an HDR brachytherapy service treating gynaecological, prostate, oesophageal, and skin lesions. There is also a molecular radiotherapy department with increasing activity as new treatments are available.

We welcome applications from both qualified radiographers and also students qualifying in summer 2026.

If you are newly qualified, we offer a preceptorship programme to support you in the transition from student to qualified staff member. All staff are involved in the development of the service and we actively encourage continual professional development including opportunities for post graduate learning to develop skills to promote patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 radiographer, you will need to ensure accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatments with appropriate patient care. You will also be required to work in a team with Band 6 and Band 7 radiographers.

• To ensure that the treatment equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances promptly.
• Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies.
• Interpret, monitor and evaluate the treatment prescription to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly.
• Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy treatment through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

• DCR(T), Bsc(hons), MSc Therapeutic Radiographer
• HCPC Registration
• Current Statutory and Mandatory Training
• Appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of the service
• Respected by peers and colleagues
• Demonstrate ambition in personal development and in service development
• Flexibility in working hours, given appropriate notice

Skills and abilities

• Ability to communicate well at individual , team and departmental levels
• Ability to deal effectively with predictable and routine problems using defined and familiar procedures and guidelines
• Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills, tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
• Ability to adapt skills to all areas of the department
• Reliability to work well under pressure
• Supervisory skills for junior staff
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

Knowledge and Experience

• Wide experience with equipment and techniques
• Working with ISO 9001
• Experience with student /support worker education
• Knowledge of legislation associated with the use of ionising radiation (IRR and IRMER)

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Teresa Howe Job title Professional Development Therapeutic Radiographer Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 01173422022