Therapeutic Radiographer

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Therapeutic Radiographer to join their innovative team. Key responsibilities include supervising patients during radiotherapy and maintaining high professional standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical skills, communication abilities, and a positive mindset. The hours are flexible, with shifts generally between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Benefits include a pension scheme, childcare support, and potential sponsorship opportunities.

Benefits

Optional pension and life assurance

Dedicated childcare coordination team

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in radiotherapy and managing patients through treatment processes.
• Ability to interpret treatment plans and prescriptions accurately.
• Experience in using complex radiotherapy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiotherapy and supervise patients through treatment.
• Maintain professional standards in patient care.
• Pre- and post-process treatments accurately.
• Calculate and check treatment data entry.
• Train students on departmental procedures.

Skills

High level of technical competence

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Self-motivated and hardworking

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.

Overview

The Radiotherapy Service in Truro is looking for a Therapeutic Radiographer with a professional manner, high personal standards and drive. The department has a wide bore CT scanner with 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately deliver radiotherapy and manage and supervise patients through the review, pre‑treatment and treatment processes.
• Maintain the highest professional standards in the care and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy in line with nationally and locally agreed standards.
• Accurately pre‑ and post‑process treatments, check and interpret treatment plans and prescriptions.
• Calculate virtual‑simulation treatments and check correct data entry on the treatment computer.
• Safely use highly complex and expensive equipment.
• Ensure students are trained appropriately and follow departmental procedures.

Qualifications & Attributes

• High level of technical competence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, hardworking with a positive can‑do attitude.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and integrate well with existing teams.

Hours of Work

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

NHS Employee Checks

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Optional pension and life assurance
• Dedicated childcare coordination team
• Flexible working may be offered – discuss at interview
• Potential sponsorship (not guaranteed)

Closing Statements

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Thank you for your application. If you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for 12 months.