Therapeutic Radiographer - Band 6

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Shrewsbury is seeking qualified Radiographers to join our Radiotherapy team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The role is primarily in treatment areas, with possible pre-treatment duties, and opportunities to participate in radiographer-led initiatives.

We support role development, offer flexible hours, and require on-call participation for weekend and out-of-hours emergencies; full-time posts are 37.5 hours over four long days with rolling days

Qualifications

• Qualified radiographer eligible to practice
• Experience in radiotherapy setting desirable
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and weekend shifts

Responsibilities

• Carry out radiotherapy treatments in line with the Radiotherapy Services Manager
• Work with other professionals to develop site-specific techniques for patient care
• Identify and meet the needs of patients during treatment

Skills

Radiography

Radiotherapy

On-call experience

Job description

Job overview

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

This opportunity is primarily within the treatment areas, however, 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

Working for your organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.