Therapeutic Radiographer

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro is seeking a Therapeutic Radiographer to join our Radiotherapy Service. You will contribute to delivering precise radiotherapy, supporting pre‑treatment and treatment workflows, and providing high‑quality patient care within a forward‑looking, supportive team.

Applicants must have HCPC registration, Level 4 English (or IELTS 7) and at least four years’ postgraduate experience, with experience on TrueBeam, SGRT and related equipment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Level 4 English or IELTS 7 required.
• Completed application form with attention to detail.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake MSc or postgraduate study.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate radiotherapy and supervise patients through review, pre-treatment and treatment.
• Maintain high professional standards in radiotherapy care.
• Pre- and post-processing of treatments; check and interpret treatment plans.
• Calculate v-sim treatments and ensure correct data entry on the treatment computer.
• Ensure safe use of highly complex and expensive equipment and supervise juniors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teaching / training

Organisational skills

Teamworking

Education

HCPC registration

Level 4 English or IELTS 7

Completed application form with attention to detail

Evidence of continuing professional development

Willingness to undertake MSc/postgraduate study

Tools

TrueBeam linear accelerators

SGRT

6DoF couches

4D CBCT

Contrast CT scanner

Job description

This is a fantastic career development opportunity for a radiographer to join an innovative and friendly department. We strive for excellence in all aspects of patient care and promote and support health and wellbeing in all our staff.

The Radiotherapy Service in Truro is looking for Therapeutic Radiographers with a professional manner and high personal standards and drive. The department has a wide bore CT scanner with contrast and 4DCT, two beam matched Truebeam linear accelerators with cone beam CT, SGRT, 6DoF couches, 4D CBCT & electron facilities, and a Superficial Treatment Unit.

In addition to this, the service runs Radiographer-led clinics involving prostate support, on-treatment review, late effects, and follow up clinics. We are looking for someone to work within the pre-treatment and treatment teams during this exciting time of continued service development across all areas.

Applicants must have a high level of technical competence, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and hardworking with a positive can-do attitude. The ability to remain calm under pressure and to integrate well with the existing teams are essential attributes of any applicants.

Hours of work may be flexible and will reflect the needs of the Service. Radiotherapy treatment is routinely delivered with shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, some shift working may be required on Service days until 8pm.

Main duties of the job

As part of the team, you will be responsible for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy and the management and supervision of patients through the review, pre-treatment and treatment processes.

Responsible for maintaining the highest professional standards in the care and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy in line with nationally and locally agreed standards.

Responsible for the accurate pre and post processing of treatments / checking and interpretation of treatment plans and prescriptions.

Responsible for calculation of v-sim treatments and checking correct data entry on the treatment computer.

Responsible for the safe use of highly complex and expensive equipment

Responsible for ensuring that junior members of staff and students are trained appropriately and follow departmental procedures.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Job responsibilities

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Level 4 in English or equivalent, or IELTS level 7
• Fully completed application form with attention to detail
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake M level post graduate work based learning and/or academic study

Experience

• 4 years post graduate experience
• Evidence of project work
• Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of treatment techniques
• Worked in an NHS environment
• Experience of working in pre-treatment
• Experience working on Truebeam linear accelerators
• Experience using SGRT

Skills

• Excellent communication, listening, verbal and non-verbal skills
• Ability to teach, train and motivate others
• Good organisational skills

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.