Therapeutic Radiographer

#CatchUpWithCancer; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Radiotherapy @ Milton Keynes team for a 12-month maternity cover. You will deliver high‑quality radiotherapy using SABR, VMAT, DIBH and SGRT within a supportive, multi‑site environment.

You will work with a skilled team, benefit from a strong induction, CPD funding, and opportunities to participate in audits and research. Registration with HCPC and a BSc in Radiotherapy are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hon) Radiotherapy required.
• HCPC registration as Therapeutic Radiographer essential.
• Knowledge of IGRT modalities and radiotherapy equipment.
• Understanding of computerised treatment planning systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work as a senior member of the Radiography team across pre-treatment and treatment areas.
• Assist in day-to-day management of the clinical workload and unit operations.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Organise treatment unit workflow to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Supervise, support and train junior staff and students.

Skills

BSc Radiotherapy

HCPC registered

IGRT modalities

SABR knowledge

Pre/treat workflow

Education

BSc (Hon) Radiotherapy

Tools

Varian TrueBeam

Siemens CT GoSim

ARIA

Job description

Job Summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust—Therapeutic Radiographer B6 – OUH Radiotherapy @ Milton Keynes. This is an exciting opportunity within the OUH Radiotherapy @ Milton Keynes Team. We are looking for a Band 6 therapeutic radiographer to fill a 12‑month maternity cover post.

As a Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer you will play a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality radiotherapy treatment using advanced techniques such as SABR, VMAT, DIBH and SGRT. You will work with an experienced team in a friendly environment where your development and well‑being matter.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our department is equipped with cutting‑edge technology, a Varian TrueBeam including 6DoF, RGSC and SGRT capability, Siemens CT GoSim, all networked by ARIA. We are a multi‑site centre with our main centre in Oxford and a further satellite centre in Swindon – 3 sites, 1 team!

We are committed to your growth with a solid induction and our Practice Educator team will assist with your professional development opportunities. We strongly encourage all Radiographers to get involved in project, audit and research work. With access to CPD funding for courses and conferences you will have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

Main Duties

• Work as a senior member of the team of Radiographers covering all sections of the department including mould room, CT scanning, virtual simulation and contouring, delivery of a wide range of both simple & complex treatment and IGRT techniques.


• Support the team leader in the day‑to‑day management of their assigned pre‑treatment or treatment work area, assisting in the organisation and management of the clinical workload.


• Liaising with the multidisciplinary team.


• Assist with the day‑to‑day organisation of a treatment unit to ensure an efficient service is delivered and workload targets are achieved.


• Supervise, support & teach junior members of staff and students.

About Us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.

Employer Details

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

OUH Radiotherapy @ Milton Keynes

MKUH, Standing Way, Eaglestone. MK6 5LD

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Person Specification

Essential

• BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy.


• HCPC registered as Therapeutic Radiographer


• Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques


• A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems.


• Post registration experience of working as a Therapeutic Radiographer with rotations through pre‑treatment and treatment during that period


• Current relevant experience


• Experience and knowledge of all IGRT modalities

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate study


• Previous NHS experience


• Previous senior experience


• Experience of advanced techniques e.g., SABR, DIBH, SGRT


• Evaluation of CBCT images


• Experience of mentoring/training student radiographers

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.

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.

UK Registration

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

Salary and Contract

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (+ 5% RRP reviewed annually)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 321‑SW‑8342728‑B6‑EXT

Job locations: OUH Radiotherapy @ Milton Keynes

MKUH, Standing Way, Eaglestone. MK6 5LD

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Contact Information

Operational Lead Radiographer

Donna Hughes

[e-mail]

01865857570