Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Peterborough

The closing date is 04 November 2026

Job Summary

Join Our Treatment Delivery Team!

Be part of a dedicated team delivering highly specialised clinical and technical radiotherapy services, committed to total patient care.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled radiographer to provide specialist care to patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment. You'll be at the forefront of patient-centered care, collaborating closely with Band 7 colleagues to critically evaluate and deliver optimal treatment plans. This is a dynamic role requiring advanced knowledge, precision, and commitment to excellence.

Your contributions will not only help maximise patient throughput but also enhance the safety and precision of radiotherapy treatments. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in oncology care, join us to bring expert knowledge, sensitivity and empathy to the forefront of patient support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient-Centric Care: Engage directly with patients and their carers, offering vital support and information while ensuring a high standard of care.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside clinical oncologists, physicists, radiographers, and clerical staff, contributing your expertise to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Operational Leadership: In the Band 7's absence, manage the treatment unit independently, consulting with the Clinical Operations Manager as needed to maintain a safe, effective operation.
• Professional Accountability: Uphold the highest standards of practice as outlined by the Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct.

About Us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Details

Date posted 23 October 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band 6

Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 176-F-

Job locations Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9GZ United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role, please refer to the job description for a full list of duties.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree or DCR(T) in radiotherapy
• Has HCPC registration ( or has applied for registration)

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post graduate experience

Desirable

• IGRT and IMRT experience
• Pre-treatment experience of CT/ simulatorExperience of Staff management
• Experience in participation in audit

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology, in particular pre treatment protocols
• Knowledge of Oncology Management systems
• Knowledge and application of (IR(ME)R) regulations
• Knowledge and application of regulations related to obtaining informed consent

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Windows processing packages

Key Skills

Essential

• High levels of hand, eye and sensory co-ordination to ensure precise patient set-ups.

Desirable

• Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff to achieve their full potential.
• High level of Communication skills, including the ability to deal with sensitive information & to deal with anxious and demanding patients using tact and persuasive skills
• High level of problem solving and Decision Making abilities.

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9GZ United Kingdom

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Employer contact details

For Questions About The Job, Contact: Clinical Operations Manager Paula Jones

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