Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

#CatchUpWithCancer; Minnesota; On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Northern Centre for Cancer Care-North Cumbria in Carlisle. The role leads a radiography team, ensures safe delivery of radiotherapy, and drives clinical development within a forward-looking service.

Applicants should hold a BSc in Radiotherapy, be HCPC registered, and demonstrate ongoing CPD. The post requires commitment to teaching, innovation and high-quality patient care within a

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
• State registration with Health & Care Professions Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development through postgraduate training
• 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 high standards of practice and patient 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 and treatment verification.
• Practice autonomously and professionally in line with departmental protocols and national guidance.
• Ensure workload targets, quality standards and service objectives are achieved through effective resource use.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and implementation of new techniques.
• Support education, supervision and development of staff and students, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care and support to patients and carers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Problem solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification

HCPC registration

CPD ongoing

Willing to undertake further education relevant to post

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 04 October 2026

Join a progressive and innovative radiotherapy service at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care North Cumbria (NCCC-NS), Carlisle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer to further develop their career within a department committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer care.

We are a forward-thinking service with a strong programme of innovation, including MRI-based planning and Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT). As part of our continued development, we are preparing to introduce online adaptive radiotherapy, creating exciting opportunities for staff to develop advanced clinical skills and contribute to service transformation.

We are expanding our pre-treatment workforce and are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our small, friendly, and supportive team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation, simulation, planning imaging, and treatment verification processes for approximately 1,200 patients each year across adult cancer services.

Our department employs a wide range of advanced radiotherapy techniques, including VMAT, SABR, respiratory gating, and SGRT, supported by Siemens CT and MRI scanners and Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators.

• Interview Date Wednesday 21 October 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer, you will provide expert technical leadership within your specialist area, supporting clinical excellence, service development, quality improvement, and the education and mentorship of colleagues. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and treatment accuracy.

We are committed to supporting professional development and fostering a positive team culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional cancer care while helping shape the future of radiotherapy services across the North East and North Cumbria.

About Us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

Details

• Date posted 21 September 2026
• Pay scheme Agenda for change
• Band Band 6
• Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
• Contract Permanent
• Working pattern Full-time
• Reference number 317-2026-37-025
• Job locations Trustwide, 317 Trustwide, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Northern Centre for Cancer Care-North Cumbria in Carlisle. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist clinical, technical, and leadership skills within a large and innovative radiotherapy service.

• 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.

We welcome applications from experienced, enthusiastic, and patient-focused therapeutic radiographers who are committed to delivering high-quality care and continuously developing their professional practice. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service.

Experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques such as VMAT, SABR, IGRT, SGRT, and adaptive radiotherapy would be advantageous, although training and development opportunities will be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• 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

Qualifications – Desirable

• Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge – Essential

• Specialist knowledge in the delivery of radiotherapy across a broad range of techniques and complexity and of developments within this field
• Extensive knowledge of current treatment and imaging procedures, policies and working practices
• A working knowledge of standards and legislation in other relevant areas e.g. Health and Safety at work, COSHH, Risk Management and Clinical Governance

Skills – Essential

• Able to motivate others and self
• Able to negotiate
• Good time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, listening, written, verbal and non-visual
• Problem solver
• Able to use initiative appropriately
• IT skills

Experience – Essential

• Recent post qualification clinical experience in a modern radiotherapy department

Experience – Desirable

• Previous experience working as a senior therapeutic radiographer

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Trustwide, 317 Trustwide, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For Questions About The Job, Contact: Therapeutic Radiographer

Helen Howe

[e-mail]

01228210405