Therapeutic Radiographer

Candino CA; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking Therapeutic Radiographers to join their team at Colchester Hospital. Your role will involve providing high-quality patient care and technical practice in radiotherapy. You will be responsible for operating advanced equipment and mentoring students. The position offers ongoing professional development and a supportive work environment with attractive benefits including a generous pension scheme, flexible working options, and NHS discounts.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a wide range of techniques and equipment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Participate in all areas of the radiotherapy department.
• Operate radiotherapy equipment accurately and safely.
• Provide patient support and clear information about treatments.

Skills

Patient assessment and care

Experience with electronic record systems

Competency with image-guided radiotherapy

Dealing with complex situations

Education

State-registered Radiographer (BSc or equivalent)

Relevant HCPC registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for Therapeutic Radiographers to join our team at ESNEFT at Colchester Hospital. We focus on delivering high‑quality treatments in line with the National Radiotherapy Service specification. We see the holistic care of patients as paramount throughout the patient journey.

You will provide the highest quality of technical practice, patient care and ensure targets are achieved and be encouraged to gain a comprehensive set of skills and competencies. You will be supported in your professional learning and development and we actively encourage post‑qualification study. You will also be key to the training of undergraduate therapeutic radiography students, providing mentoring and training.

Our hospitals are equipped with Varian Truebeam linear accelerators, Halycon and an Ethos. All are equipped with Intensity‑Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT) capability, on‑board imaging (OBI) systems for image‑guided radiotherapy (IGRT) using planar imaging and cone‑beam CT (CBCT) and respiratory gating. They also have the capability to deliver stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR).

Main Duties of the Job

• Participate in all areas of the radiotherapy department, ensuring high standards of practice at all times.
• Work as part of a team in an assigned work area, providing an efficient and effective service to patients.
• Operate radiotherapy equipment to deliver treatment safely and accurately within the tolerances defined for the treatment and imaging technique.
• Evaluate results of these processes and take appropriate action in line with departmental procedures.
• In conjunction with the Macmillan Radiographers, provide patient support and accurate, clear information about the treatment process, side‑effects and their management.
• Take part in the on‑call service as required.
• Work as part of a multi‑professional team.
• Supervise recently qualified radiographers, assistants and students working in the team.

About Us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities and flexible working options. In addition, we provide a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments where applicable, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro‑rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

Job Details

Date posted: 31 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 432‑HR1074‑25
Job location: Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL

Person Specification

• Essential experience: Experience of working to a high standard with a wide range of techniques and equipment
• Experience and competency with image‑guided radiotherapy
• Experience with electronic record and verify systems
• Patient assessment and care
• Dealing with people with varying physical and psychological capabilities and in complex situations
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

• Desirable experience: Experience and practice with latest technological advances

• Essential qualifications: State‑registered Radiographer (BSc or equivalent) or due to qualify 2025
• Relevant HCPC registration or due to qualify 2025

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL
Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/