Therapeutic Radiographer

NUH; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is seeking a Band 5 radiographer to join the radiotherapy team in Nottingham. You will rotate through pre‑treatment and brachytherapy, ensuring safe planning and treatment for patients while upholding dignity and confidentiality.

The post requires HCPC registration (or final year student eligible for 2027) with a 37.5‑hour week and shifts between 07:30 and 20:00. Enthusiastic, patient‑centred professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a radiographer.
• Experience with pre‑treatment and treatment machines.
• Experience with Elekta linacs and Mosaiq.
• Recent NHS service experience.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all clinical areas of the department under supervision.
• Deliver safe and accurate radiotherapy planning and treatment.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide patient‑centred care.
• Participate in audits and the department's quality systems.

Skills

HCPC registration

Radiotherapy machines

Elekta Linacs

NHS service experience

Education

Radiotherapy degree

Tools

Mosaiq

Elekta Linacs

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Main area Oncology & Radiotherapy Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week) Job ref 164-7895530

Site City Campus Town Nottingham Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic radiographers to join our busy but friendly radiotherapy team. We have both permanent and fixed term opportunities at Band 5.

These posts will cover all aspects of the Radiotherapy treatment floor with opportunities to rotate through pre-treatment and brachytherapy. You will be a HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer or a final year student eligible for registration in 2027. We are looking for radiographers who have excellent communication skills and are passionate about delivering high quality patient focused care.

In order to cover the service needs, the post-holder will need to be able to work flexible shifts over the working week with normal hours between 07.30 and 20.00.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

To rotate through all the clinical areas of the department under the direction of the area Team leaders and the Principal radiographers.

To work as part of a team of staff to provide safe and accurate radiotherapy planning and treatment to our patients whilst maintaining confidentiality and dignity and delivering patient centred care.

To comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality system for the department.

To participate in audit, and the clinical research and development of techniques and equipment.

To participate in the training and clinical education programme of student radiographers

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

Person specification

training and qualifications

• Radiotherapy degree with HCPC registration (or student eligible to apply on degree completion 2026)
• Recent use of modern pre‑treatment and treatment machines
• Experience with Elekta Linacs/Mosaiq

Experience

• recent clinical NHS Service

RT knowledge

• In depth NHS Radiotherapy knowledge
• Demonstrates good understanding of importance of verbal, written and listening communication skills

Planning/organisational skills

• Shows evidence of importance of managing self/workload/prioritising skills

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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

ID and Right to work checks : NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the Occupational Health Departmentconfidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

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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.