Therapeutic Radiographer

Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 20 July 2026.

A radiotherapy practitioner working as part of a Radiotherapy team under the supervision of Senior Radiographers, rotating throughout the department to planning and delivering radiotherapy treatment using highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.

The department provides clinical placements for student radiographers, and the post holder will be expected to participate fully in the training and mentoring of students.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Clinical Technical

• Demonstrates safe & effective practice in the planning, delivery and on‑treatment verification processes (in‑vivo dosimetry, image acquisition and analysis) of radiotherapy.
• Evaluate results of these processes and take appropriate action in line with department procedures.
• Operate Radiotherapy equipment delivering treatment safely and accurately within the tolerances defined for the technique.
• Records all activities carefully, and accurately consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Understands and undertakes role as Operator under IR(ME)
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• Identify and undertake appropriate pre‑treatment processes including a) patient scheduling b) calculation of radiation treatment prescriptions c) data input d) transfer of image e) collation of all treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patient’s first visit.

• Document all mandatory patient IRMER statements, e.g., pregnancy status and laterality. Evaluate and respond appropriately to information given.
• Ensure that all patient setup information is recorded accurately and unambiguously.
• Maintain competencies to undertake treatment planning for simple non‑planned treatment volumes using Raystation TPS.
• Undertake appropriate treatment unit and CT quality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line with department/Trust policies.
• To undertake Out of Hours and On‑Call duties, including bank holidays to support full‑service delivery.
• To work flexible shift patterns to meet patient and service needs.

• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent, HCPC registered
• Post‑graduate courses or study
• Demonstrable CPD and evidence of using learning to improve practice

• NHS experience (may be at undergraduate level)
• Experience using current radiotherapy equipment and verification systems
• Experience/training on Elekta linacs and Mosaiq
• Canon CT
• Experience of using SGRT

• Knowledge of a range of radiotherapy techniques
• Knowledge of radiotherapy side effects and associated patient care
• Awareness of IR(ME)
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• Knowledge of associated treatments in cancer management

• Able to perform treatment set‑ups efficiently and accurately
• Able to work within protocols
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Awareness of own limitations
• Excellent communication skills with patients and staff
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• IT skills
• Able to integrate quickly into teams
• Able to motivate others

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience.

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.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust