Therapeutic Radiographer Band 6 - Specialist Practitioner

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Torquay is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join their innovative radiotherapy team. The successful candidate will provide accurate treatment, support patient workflow, and deliver exceptional care. Qualifications include DCR(T) or BSc in Therapy Radiography, and strong CT anatomy knowledge is essential. This role supports professional development in a vibrant environment with family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Staff development investments

Support for family members with care needs

Qualifications

• Completion of Preceptorship or relevant previous experience at band 5.
• Reflective and self-appraising.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and accurate radiotherapy treatment.
• Support team leader in managing patient workflow.
• Deliver exceptional patient care.

Skills

Strong knowledge of CT anatomy

Excellent communication skills

Experience in acquiring patient images

Empathy and reassurance for patients

Education

DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography

Tools

Elekta VERSA Linacs

Mosaiq Oncology Management System

Pinnacle Treatment Planning System

Canon Aquilion CT Scanner

Job description

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

We are seeking a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly, multi-professional radiotherapy team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Torbay offers a range of techniques, including Lung and Bone SABR, and is actively engaged in research with both commercial and non-commercial trials.

You will join us at an exciting time, as we are commissioning and installing SGRT on our linacs and RT-CT scanner. Additionally, we are working towards implementing a new electronic patient record system, scheduled to go live in 2026.

Our team is caring, committed, and innovative, located in beautiful South Devon. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Working as part of a team on linear accelerators to provide safe and accurate radiotherapy treatment.
2. Rotating through pre-treatment procedures, including RT-CT and pre-treatment data entry.
3. Providing safe and accurate radiotherapy planning and treatment across a broad range of tumour sites.
4. Supporting the team leader in managing patient workflow and clinical workload organization.
5. Working flexibly according to service demands.
6. Delivering exceptional patient care at all times.

Our department features two matched Elekta VERSA Linacs, Mosaiq Oncology Management System, Pinnacle Treatment Planning System, Limbus AI software, and a Canon Aquilion CT Scanner installed in 2024. We actively participate in clinical trials and have a team of independent prescribers, including radiographers specialized in urology and colorectal/gynae.

Future plans include implementing SGRT in Summer 2025, upgrading Mosaiq by the end of 2025, deploying EPIC in Spring 2026, and selecting a new Treatment Planning System. Long-term, we are preparing for back-to-back Linac replacement programs.

We are part of the first fully integrated care organization in England, committed to delivering safe, high-quality health and social care. We foster a positive, vibrant working environment and invest in staff development. We support family members or friends with health or care needs through flexible working policies and a Carer's Passport scheme.

Important Information

• We may close vacancies early if we receive high application volumes; apply promptly.
• Read the job description carefully and tailor your application accordingly.
• Applicants from the Armed Forces community are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum criteria.
• Correspondence will be through Trac, text, and email; check regularly.
• Applicants without NHS experience will typically be appointed at the minimum of the band.
• If you do not receive an interview invitation within 28 days post-application, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Ensure timely receipt of references.

The Trust values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. Support is available through our Equality Business Forum.

Minimum Qualifications

• DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography
• Completion of Preceptorship or relevant previous experience at band 5
• Strong knowledge of CT anatomy
• Excellent communication skills, with empathy and reassurance for patients and carers
• Experience in acquiring patient images/outlines using CT and dosimetry
• Reflective and self-appraising