Therapeutic Radiographer - Band 6

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS organization in Shrewsbury seeks a Therapeutic Radiographer to join their team. The role involves executing radiotherapy treatments in a supportive environment, alongside opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience with radiotherapy equipment. Competitive salary and flexible working hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement for university entrance including at least 1 science subject at A Level.
• Sufficient experience working as a qualified therapeutic radiographer.
• Wide experience with radiotherapy equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment.
• Work alongside other professionals to improve patient care.
• Ensure patient needs are met.

Skills

Team player

Employs reflective practice

Education

BSc in Radiographic Studies or equivalent DCR

HCPC registration

DCR (Diploma of the College of Radiographers)

Tools

Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators

Canon Exceed LB CT scanner

Job description

Overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Therapeutic Radiographer - Band 6

Closing date: 14 October 2025

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified Radiographers to join our team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, in Shrewsbury.

This opportunity is primarily within the treatment areas; there may be an opportunity to work in pre-treatment.

We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment and the chance to participate in our Radiographer led initiatives including Review Clinics, Site specific MDTs, virtual simulation and IGRT.

We actively encourage role development and support staff in achieving their personal goals and aspirations. All staff have the opportunity to work flexible hours; full-time posts work 37.5 hours over four long days with a rolling day off. All staff participate in on-call for emergency patients at the weekend, late rota, BH and on call.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment in line with the requirements of the Radiotherapy Services Manager.
• To work alongside other professional groups to develop site specific techniques to improve the quality of care for patients receiving radiotherapy in this department.
• Ensure the needs of the patient are identified and met.

About us

The department consists of 3 Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators with SGRT; a Gulmay Unit and a Canon Exceed LB CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse.

We have extended the SABR service to include bone and nodes.

We have an active Clinical Trials department and participate in most major trials.

Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Person Specification

• BSc in Radiographic Studies or equivalent DCR
• HCPC registration
• DCR (Diploma of the College of Radiographers)
• Has carried out research; undertaking post graduate qualifications

General educational requirements

• Minimum requirement for university entrance but including at least 1 science subject at A Level (or equivalent)

Experience

• Sufficient experience of working as a qualified therapeutic radiographer to have developed the technical and professional skills necessary to work at this level.
• Wide experience with radiotherapy equipment and techniques
• Experience with megavoltage, orthovoltage and superficial treatment units
• Experience with IGRT
• Experience in CT and in dosimetry
• Experience on treatment record and verify systems
• NHS experience
• CT planning including 4d CT
• Experience with Rapidarc
• Development of effective network contacts to facilitate working relationships.

Skills

• Team player
• Employs reflective practice

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum / pro rata