Therapeutic Radiographer

Radiotherapy UK; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Therapeutic Radiographer based at Leicester Royal Infirmary to support clinical duties and lead on essential radiotherapy treatments.

You will work with Varian TrueBeam and Halcyon equipment, join a dynamic MDT, and develop protocols while maintaining patient care standards and CPD requirements.

Qualifications

• DCR(T) or BSc(Hon) in Radiotherapy and HCPC registration are required.
• Overseas candidates need IELTS 7 or equivalent.
• Ability to work across the Radiotherapy department and MDT is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the reassignment of activity in the event of breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms.
• Develop protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for the MDT.

Skills

Operate linear accelerators

Radiotherapy planning CT scanners

Team player

Education

DCR(T) or BSc(Hon) in Radiotherapy

HCPC registration (student radiographers must be able to obtain registration on graduation)

IELTS level 7 or equivalent (overseas candidates)

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 04 November 2026

Being based at the Royal Infirmary site you will be within walking distance of the vibrant and historical city centre of Leicester.

Equipment includes, 4 Varian TrueBeam linacs, and a Halcyon. We have the ARIA Oncology management system, Prosoma Virtual Simulation, Varian Eclipse treatment planning system, 1 Canon and 1 GE wide bore CT scanners, a XStrahl superficial unit and a Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit in a brand-new brachytherapy suite.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills for the benefit of the LLR patient population and for those patients from further afield.

Main duties of the job

The radiographer will acknowledge and fulfil the requirements of their CPD

Assist in the development of protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for use by the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of an ever-evolving practice in terms of patient management.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive,
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job responsibilities

Assist in the reassignment of activity in the event of breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms.

Other requirements specific to the role

• Reliable and flexible
• Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
• Sound knowledge of confidentiality / information governance issues
• Able to undertake the manual handling and physical demands of the role

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Planning and organisation skills

• Proven organisational prioritisation and time management skills

Communication and relationship skills

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Presents information clearly consistent with organisational policy
• Team player

Experience

• Recent relevant experience (as qualified or student radiographer)
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of RT techniques
• Ability and willingness to acknowledge change in working practice

Training & Qualifications

• DCR(T) or BSc(Hon) in Radiotherapy
• HCPC registration - student radiographers must be able to obtain registration on graduation
• Overseas candidates must have evidence of having IELTS level 7 or equivalent

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Experience in dealing with simple and complex radiotherapy related issues

Skills

• Able to operate linear accelerators and/or radiotherapy planning CT scanners
• Ability to work in all areas of the department and handle all required devices and manoeuvre patients

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Radiotherapy Department, Ground Floor Osborne Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary

Radiotherapy Department, Ground Floor Osborne Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary