Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is looking for Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join a high-performing radiotherapy service. Newly qualified or early-career radiographers are welcomed and supported through a preceptorship pathway and mentor guidance.

The department is developing with innovative systems, expansion of SGRT use, new electronic patient records, and upcoming Treatment Planning System, offering development and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Qualified radiographer with HCPC registration and CPD evidence.
• Knowledge of radiotherapy principles, patient care and safety.
• Experience with radiotherapy equipment and planning tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, accurate radiotherapy as part of the linear accelerator team with supervision.
• Rotate through treatment and pre-treatment areas including RT-CT data entry.
• Support planning and delivery across tumour sites within departmental protocols.

Skills

Therapeutic Radiography qualification

HCPC Registration

CPD evidence

Empathy & communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Experience with radiotherapy equipment

VMAT & DIBH techniques

Short specialist courses

Experience with Elekta linacs

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree or PgDip in Therapeutic Radiography / DCR(T)

Tools

Elekta linacs

Job description

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 25 September 2026

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join our high-performing, patient-focused radiotherapy service.

This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified or early-career radiographers to begin or continue their radiotherapy career within a welcoming, supportive and forward-thinking department. You will be supported to develop confidence, competence and clinical skills across treatment and pre-treatment areas while delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care to our patients.

You will be joining at a transformative and exciting phase of service development. Our department is at the forefront of innovation, with:

• Expanding the use of Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) to more body-sites on
• Expanding the use of the new electronic patient record system, utilising electronic communication with patients.
• The commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art Treatment Planning System

As a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer, you will be fully supported through both the Trust preceptorship programme and our local radiotherapy-specific preceptionship pathway. You will be allocated a named mentor within the department to provide regular guidance, supervision and encouragement as you consolidate your skills, build confidence and progress in your professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, accurate and high-quality radiotherapy treatment as part of the linear accelerator team, with support and supervision appropriate to your stage of development.
• Rotate through treatment and pre-treatment areas, including RT-CT and pre-treatment data entry, developing skills across the patient pathway.
• Support the planning and delivery of radiotherapy across a range of tumour sites, working within departmental protocols and under the guidance of experienced radiographers.
• Contribute to effective patient workflow and day-to-day service delivery, escalating appropriately and working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Work flexibly in line with service demands, including extended hours, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
• Provide consistently exceptional, patient-centred care, ensuring compassion, dignity, and professionalism at all times.

About us

You will join a friendly, supportive and professional multi-disciplinary team recognised for kindness, collaboration and excellent patient care.

Band 5 radiographers are supported through the Trust preceptorship programme and a local radiotherapy-specific pathway, with structured learning, regular review, protected support and a named mentor to guide development.

You will have access to CPD and education opportunities including competency-based training, involvement in service improvement, audit and research.

The department is equipped with modern technology, including two matched Elekta Versa linacs, Mosaiq, Pinnacle TPS transitioning to Eclipse, Limbus AI, and a Canon Aquilion CT scanner.

Specialist roles include Support and Information, Urology, Colorectal and Gynaecology Specialist Radiographers, with independent prescribing expertise within the team.

We have a strong culture of innovation and research, including involvement in an award-winning late effects service, a dedicated Research Radiographer within Oncology Research and Development, and active participation in clinical trials.

Future plans include commissioning a new Treatment Planning System and progressing towards back-to-back linear accelerator replacements.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for motivated, caring and professional individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient-centred care. You may be newly qualified, approaching qualification, or looking to develop your early career within a department that will support you to grow in confidence and capability.

For more information see the job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc (Hons) Degree or PgDip in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College Radiographer DCR(T)
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• A thorough and detailed knowledge of principles and concept underpinning the broad range of applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
• Able to communicate complex information, requiring empathy and reassurance
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team
• Experience of working with a range of radiotherapy equipment
• Experienced in a range of treatment techniques e.g. Palliative, VMAT, DIBH
• Additional relevant short specialist courses
• Experience of working with Elekta linacs

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiotherapy, Oncology Centre, Torbay Hospital

Radiotherapy, Oncology Centre, Torbay Hospital