Quality Assurance Practitioner – Radiotherapy

Band 6 Quality Assurance Practitioner - Radiotherapy

Quality Assurance within Radiotherapy ensures the department’s practices meet national care standards, support ISO 9001:2015 compliance, and enable continuous service improvement.

• Support the QA Lead Practitioner for 2 days a week in managing the Quality Management System and providing specialist advice to senior clinicians, radiographers, physicists, and managers.
• Develop, review and implement QA policies, protocols, SOPs and produce governance and regulatory reports.
• Deliver training to radiographers on QA processes and best practice.
• Participate in clinical audits, service improvement initiatives and accreditation programmes.
• Translate national and organisational policies into clear operational guidance for staff.
• Cover the QA Lead Practitioner during absences.
• Work clinically as a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer Monday to Friday, including extended day hours, bank holidays and occasional weekends.

Essential:

• Qualified Radiographer (Diploma of the College of Radiographers – Therapy / Degree in Therapeutic Radiography)
• Specialist course or equivalent postgraduate diploma in Therapeutic Radiography/Radiotherapy
• Current state registration
• Attendance of recent relevant postgraduate courses and study days (including assessment of undergraduates)
• Evidence of commitment to further professional development relating to quality

Desirable:

• Evidence of MSc level study
• Quality System Auditor Training
• Electronic Quality Management System database training

Essential:

• Experience at a senior radiographer grade, leading and organising a team of radiographers
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards
• Knowledge of research governance issues
• In‑depth knowledge of policies, regulations and guidelines for quality system operation and clinical procedures in radiotherapy (including ionising radiation)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation within radiotherapy
• Experience in assessing and teaching radiographers and trainee radiographers
• Experience of developing staff clinically and professionally
• Specialist knowledge of cancer pathology and disease patterns
• Specialist knowledge of clinical radiotherapy, radiation risks, acute patient side effects and their management
• Awareness of national cancer standards and professional guidelines
• Knowledge of national developments in radiotherapy techniques
• Ability to manage clinical risk issues and develop action plans

Desirable:

• Experience of undertaking clinical audits and surveys

• Excellent written, verbal and non‑verbal communication skills across professional boundaries
• Strong technical and manual dexterity for operating equipment in a fast‑moving technological environment
• Excellent computer skills and ability to interrogate the oncology management system
• Proven leadership, organisational and decision‑making skills
• Demonstrable reasoning skills and initiative in complex situations
• Ability to assimilate information and formulate ideas and projects
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of duties across the department
• Capability to conduct research and audits
• Approachable, professional, reliable and punctual team member
• Willingness to work extended hours, including bank holidays and some weekends

Permanent; full‑time with flexible working. Hybrid clinical and QA duties.