Therapeutic Radiographer Advanced Practice

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Therapeutic Radiographer Advanced Practice to lead and deliver radiotherapy procedures with a focus on high precision and patient care. Candidates should have a BSc in therapeutic radiography, HPC registration, and relevant clinical experience. The role offers competitive compensation between £56,276 to £63,176 per annum, and is ideal for professionals ready to be recognized as leaders in their field while contributing to patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
• Health Profession Council registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.
• Clinical experience in planning and/or dosimetry.

Responsibilities

• Lead practitioner setting an example to junior staff.
• Manage section workload based on patient severity.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for service improvements.

Skills

Clinical training provision

Audit planning and analysis

Workload organization

Interaction with multidisciplinary team

Education

BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent

HPC registration

MSc or Master's level equivalent

Job description

Therapeutic Radiographer Advanced Practice

The closing date is 18 December 2025

The post offers the candidate the opportunity to work autonomously and to be accountable for their own professional actions. Be recognised and accessible as an expert team leader in their specific field, promoting best practice, giving expert advice, delegating and disseminating knowledge to the profession and to the wider health care arena. The role involves the planning and delivery of complex radiotherapy procedures to a wide range of benign and malignant conditions to a high level of accuracy. Using individual judgement on a daily basis to verify and maintain reproducible and precise treatment. Work within departmental protocols, deviating where necessary to reach sound conclusions and provide optimum care. As an advanced Practitioner they are expected to justify medical exposures where necessary. The role involves working autonomously within the legal, ethical and professional framework provided by the professional body. Generate new solutions to identify and best meet the needs of the patient.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be recognised as the lead practitioner in their specific field, setting an example to junior staff and being available to advise colleagues in other areas. The band 7 will deputise for the Band 8a where necessary to address staffing issues, skill mix and tackle wider departmental problems. Liaise with operational managers, disseminating information and attaining departmental working objectives. They must be aware of the skills and competencies available within the team, utilising them effectively and delegating appropriately. Ensures the team they are leading is progressing through the departmental competency programme and highlights when issues arise in order to maintain the required skill mix and deliver a safe, high quality service. The band 7 uses their expert interpersonal skills to inspire, motivate and collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate improvements in service. They will be responsible for managing the prioritisation of their own and section workload depending on the severity of the patient condition and the direct impact on their management. It is also the responsibility of the band 7 to reorganise workload in both scheduled and unplanned machine maintenance/breakdown scenarios.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.

* UCLH top trust to work at in England – In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff to find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Knowledge and Qualifications

• BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
• Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.
• Clinical experience in planning and or dosimetry.
• Participation in audit/clinical governance.
• MSc or Master's level equivalent experience.

Experience

• Relevant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge. At least 18 months as a band 6 radiographer.
• Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.

Skills and Abilities

• Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept and nationally in conferences and workshops.
• Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.
• Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload.
• Be committed to self - development and continued professional development.
• Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team. Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation.

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a year

Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS