Radiotherapy Practitioner Radiographer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; University City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a Radiotherapy Practitioner to join a busy radiotherapy service. The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver specialist radiotherapy treatment and patient support, while rotating through all radiotherapy areas after induction.

You will operate within departmental protocols and contribute to high standards of patient care, safety, and professional practice in a fast-paced environment at St James Hospital Leeds.

Qualifications

• High standards of technical practice and patient care.
• A patient centered approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to team working and creating good interpersonal relationships.
• A positive working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist radiotherapy treatment and patient support.
• Rotate through all areas within the radiotherapy service after induction.

Skills

Technical excellence

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Sarah Hind
Position: Radiotherapy Education & Workforce Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Phone number: 07833231434
Shortlisting Date: 21.10.2026
Interview Date: 06.11.2026

Job Summary

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist radiotherapy treatment & patient support, in line with Trust and departmental policies and procedures. Working as a specialist with proven skills and experience in using a variety of radiotherapy equipment and treatment techniques, organising the unit activity and staff on a daily basis.

Radiotherapy practitioners are required to rotate through all areas within the radiotherapy service. After a period of induction they will be expected to fully undertake treatment procedures. Practitioners must only operate within defined departmental protocols & procedures, acting within professional codes of practice.

The post holder is responsible for performing with the highest standard of patient care and technical practice in their clinical area while treating patients.

Why you should join our Team

The Radiotherapy department located at St James Hospital Leeds is the biggest single site Radiotherapy centre in the UK. We are a dynamic department that offers innovative and progressive radiotherapy treatment using Linear accelerators, CT Sim, MRSim, Gamma Knife and Brachytherapy. We are a busy, fast-paced department treating approximately 350 patients per day from a diverse population across West Yorkshire.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• High standards of technical practice and patient care
• A patient centered approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to team working and creating good interpersonal relationships
• A positive working attitude

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes
• Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.