Therapeutic Radiographer

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Southampton is recruiting a Therapeutic Radiographer to lead a dynamic team in delivering radiotherapy treatments. This role requires a degree in Therapeutic Radiography and HCPC registration, with responsibilities including patient care and treatment management. The position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, alongside a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Educational background in Therapeutic Radiography is essential.
• Experience of various Radiotherapy techniques and equipment is required.
• Ability to manage workloads and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of radiotherapy treatment.
• Calculate and record treatments accurately.
• Ensure patient well-being during their treatments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Ability to lead a team

Excellent written and verbal English

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Radiography

State Registration with the HCPC

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 04 January 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking radiographer to join our radiotherapy team. You will be an experienced therapeutic radiographer with excellent communication, leadership and teamworking skills ready to help run one our busy linear accelerators in a friendly, modern radiotherapy department.

This role involves the day to day management of the radiotherapy patient workload and leading a team of radiographers on one of our linear accelerators at our main site at the General or at our satellite centre in Basingstoke. Other areas of rotational work include pre-treatment, DXR and in our new Brachytherapy suite. A wealth of additional opportunities are available in the following areas; TBI and SABR providing safe, state-of-the-art patient centred care for our patients. We are also a regional sarcoma centre, a tertiary referral centre for Neuro-oncology (delivering SRS/T) and our main site is also the only centre in the country delivering Intra operative Radiotherapy (IOERT) for Pancreatic and GI tumours. We are the first centre in the UK to have Exactrac Dynamic in clinical use on 3 of our 7 Linacs providing sub-millimetre correction through stereoscopic imaging with 6 degrees of freedom correction. Our other linacs and our 3 CTs (1 with 4DCT acquisition) have Align RT allowing thermal and surface guided set up and tracking.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we have a large and very friendly team of over 80 radiographers and Advanced Practitioners delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment to over 3500 cancer patients each year.

The normal department working hours include 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 0700-2000 (Monday-Friday). We also provide on call services for MSCC patients during the weekend.

Our department has a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice through the provision of regular in-house training courses, access to external courses as well as regular supervision sessions, peer-support meetings and staff appraisal.

WHAT YOU WILLL DO

To lead the delivery of radiotherapy treatment.

To calculate and record radiotherapy treatments accurately.

To be responsible for the well-being and care of patients during their radiotherapy.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Enthusiastic individuals with a Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers

Candidate should have a State Registration with the HCPC

Excellent written and verbal English language skills

Experience of a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment

Ability to communicate with wide range of people

Ability to lead the team and work as a team member

Ability to work under own initiative

Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role

If you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit to our department, we would love to hear from you. Simply email [e-mail]

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, or Diploma of College of Radiographers
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Defined area of specialist practice/experience with caseload management
• Higher degree / Diploma in Management
• Project management/educational experience
• Understanding of wider Radiotherapy agenda e.g. Radiotherapy specialised commissioning and service specifications

Previous or relevant experience necessary

• Experience of working to a high standard with a wide variety of Radiotherapy techniques & equipment. Knowledge / Experience of modern Radiotherapy technique
• Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team member
• Ability to manage a unit, use own initiative and be punctual
• Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
• Experience and practice with the latest technological advances

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer Annum (PA) Pro Rata)