Therapeutic Radiographer

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

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join our high-performing radiotherapy service at Torbay Hospital. This role suits newly qualified or early-career radiographers, offering strong onboarding through the preceptorship pathway and mentorship while developing clinical skills in treatment and pre-treatment areas.

The department is expanding SGRT usage, implementing a new EPR system, and commissioning a state-of-the-art Treatment

Qualifications

• Hold HCPC Registration and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Graduate or early-career radiographer with training in radiotherapy.
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, accurate radiotherapy treatment as part of the linear accelerator team with appropriate supervision.
• Rotate through treatment and pre-treatment areas, including data entry and patient pathway activities.
• Support planning and delivery across tumour sites under guidance of experienced radiographers.
• Contribute to efficient patient workflow and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Work flexibly, including extended hours, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care with professionalism.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Degree in Therapeutic Radiography

CPD

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree or PgDip in Therapeutic Radiography

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 25 September 2026

Job Summary

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 preceptorship 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 Description

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.

Person Specification

Essential

• 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


• Experience using online IGRT inc CBCT


• Experienced in a range of treatment techniques e.g. Palliative, VMAT, DIBH

Desirable

• 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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Radiotherapy, Oncology Centre, Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

Head of Radiotherapy

Naomi Hopkins

[e-mail]

01803655382

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Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

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

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job locations: Radiotherapy, Oncology Centre, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA, United Kingdom