Therapeutic Radiographer

#CatchUpWithCancer; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Radiographer on a 7-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave in the Lincoln Radiotherapy Department. The role involves 37.5 hours per week, with shift patterns and on-call commitments, to support a high-quality radiotherapy service across treatment units and pre-treatment areas.

Applicants should have HCPC registration and a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and Oncology, with NHS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and Oncology and HCPC registration.
• He/she will have had experience as a band 5 or be ready to gain this experience in their 1st post.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a high quality Radiotherapy service on all treatment units and in the pre-treatment area on a rotational basis.
• Work as part of the radiographic team to support patients throughout the treatment pathway.

Skills

Good communication

Good organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and Oncology or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic B5 into our team for a period of 7 months to cover maternity leave

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Therapeutic Radiographer - Band 5

The closing date is 16 September 2026

Lincoln Radiotherapy Department is comprised of 2 Varian Truebeam and Halcyon linear accelerators, 1 CT scanner and a brachytherapy theatre. We are national leaders in surface guided radiotherapy (SGRT) and one of the country's first tattooless departments. We are the regional lead for prostate brachytherapy, providing both high dose rate and low dose rate radioactive seed implantation. We also offer brachytherapy for gynaecological cancers.

We have several specialist radiographers within the department supporting patients through their treatment. We offer radiographer led review clinics, a late effects service and Macmillan specialist support. We have a Head and Neck Specialist Radiographer and are looking to grow our site-specific specialist team. We have a Consultant Radiographer and trainee ACP in Palliative Radiotherapy to support patients on this pathway.

We are a friendly department with low staff turnover, committed to delivering high quality training for the current and future workforce. We have a Practice Educator for staff and apprentices, responsible for workforce training and education, as well as a dedicated student Practice Educator to support BSc students throughout their placements. The department takes part in several national and international clinical trials, overseen by our in-house Radiotherapy Research Facilitation Radiographer.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and Oncology, and be registered with the HCPC. He/she will have had experience as a band 5 or ready to gain this experience in their 1st post, have good organisational skills and be able to develop good working relationships with all disciplines. Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are also required.

Applications will be welcomed from students qualifying in 2026.

The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality Radiotherapy service by working as part of the radiographic team on all the treatment units (linear accelerators) and in the pre-treatment area (CT simulator & palliative virtual simulation) on a rotational basis.

The post is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.30am and 7.30pm. Some flexibility will be required, in order to cover these hours by working shifts. You will need to give a commitment to work a minimum of 2 bank holidays per year and participate in weekend on call.

You will have the opportunity to work with students, apprentices and ACP radiographers to broaden your knowledge, expertise and experience of the wider radiotherapy pathway.

About Us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job Details

Date posted: 09 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 7 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 357-LN-578-26

Job location: Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and Oncology or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.

Experience

• Recent experience in the NHS environment
• Training in all aspects of radiotherapy treatment and planning

Desirable

• Experience of new techniques

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and to deal with stressful situations.

Desirable

• Flexible and willing to undertake a wide range of duties as a member of a team.

Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes

• An understanding of basic techniques.
• Awareness of all legislation relevant to the post.
• Good organisational skills
• Careful and willing to pay attention to detail.

Disclosure

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Contact

Radiotherapy Services Manager
Paula Brown
[e-mail]
01522572237

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