Therapeutic Radiographer

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Nhs Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Therapeutic Radiographer (Band 7) to join the Radiotherapy Service in Truro. The role focuses on accurate radiotherapy delivery, pre-treatment and treatment workflows, and maintaining high professional standards.

Flexible hours and potential sponsorship are noted, with a closing date in November. The post requires HCPC registration, English level, and NHS experience, with opportunities for training and development in a supportive,

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Level 4 English or IELTS 7 required.
• 4 years post graduate NHS experience or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience with Truebeam and SGRT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the accurate delivery of radiotherapy and manage patients through pre-treatment and treatment.
• Maintain highest professional standards in care and treatment.
• Accurately pre- and post-process treatments and check/interpret treatment plans and prescriptions.
• Calculate v-sim treatments and ensure correct data entry on treatment computer.
• Safely operate highly complex equipment and supervise staff and students.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teaching and motivating others

Education

HCPC registration

Level 4 English / IELTS 7

4 years post-graduate NHS experience

CPD evidence

Tools

Truebeam linear accelerators

SGRT

Job description

Job summary

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 and 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
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

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.

Details

Band: Band 7
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Closing date: 08 November 2026

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

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
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

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

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Level 4 in English or equivalent, or IELTS level 7
• Specific interest in working in Cornwall
• Fully completed application form with attention to detail
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake M level post graduate work based learning and/or academic study

Experience

Essential

• 4 years post graduate experience
• Evidence of project work
• Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of treatment techniques
• Worked in an NHS environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in pre-treatment
• Experience working on Truebeam linear accelerators
• Experience using SGRT

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• 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.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Sunrise Centre, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact

Radiotherapy Service Manager, Zoe Rowett, [e-mail], 01872258310

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust's privacy notice.