Senior Radiotherapy Lead — Advanced Cancer Care

Freeman Hospital; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Northern Centre for Cancer Care - North Cumbria, Carlisle. You will lead a small team, oversee image-guided planning and treatment verification, and contribute to service development in a dynamic cancer care setting.

The role emphasizes professional leadership, patient safety, and adoption of advanced techniques such as MRI-based planning and SGRT, with opportunities for further

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• State registration with Health & Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of continuing professional development through postgraduate training and study appropriate to the post.
• Willing to undertake further education relevant to post.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to a team of radiographers within their designated clinical area, ensuring the highest standards of technical practice, patient safety, and patient-centred care.
• Be accountable for the safe and accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatments within their clinical area.
• Deliver and support complex radiotherapy procedures, including localisation, image guidance, dose calculation, treatment verification, and treatment delivery.
• Practice autonomously and professionally in accordance with departmental protocols, national guidance, and professional standards.
• Ensure workload targets, quality standards, and service objectives are achieved through the effective use of available resources.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of new techniques and technologies.
• Support the education, supervision, and development of staff and students, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic patient care and provide specialist advice, information, and support to patients, relatives, and carers throughout their treatment journey.

Skills

Motivation

Negotiation

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

IT skills

Education

BSc in Radiotherapy

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Willing to undertake further education

Postgraduate qualification (desirable)

Job description

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Northern Centre for Cancer Care - North Cumbria, Carlisle. You will lead a small team, oversee image-guided planning and treatment verification, and contribute to service development in a dynamic cancer care setting.

The role emphasizes professional leadership, patient safety, and adoption of advanced techniques such as MRI-based planning and SGRT, with opportunities for further