Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer

Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 01 March 2026

The Radiotherapy department of University Hospitals Leicester is excited to offer the opportunity for a Band 5 therapeutic radiographer to join our team. Year 3 students from the UK will be considered as will overseas candidates who have proof of IELTS Level 7 or equivalent qualifications.

Being based at the Royal Infirmary site you will be within walking distance of the vibrant and historical city centre of Leicester.

Equipment includes 1 Canon and 1 GE wide bore CT scanners, 4 Varian True Beam linacs, a Halcyon linac with an XStrahl superficial unit and a Varian Gamma Med brachytherapy unit in a brand-new brachytherapy suite. We have the ARIA Oncology management system, Prosoma Virtual Simulation, Varian Eclipse treatment planning system.

This post is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills for the benefit of the LLR patient population and for those patients from further afield.

• Work as a member of a team in all areas of the department within a rota system, performing such duties as are required in the planning, pre‑treatment, and treatment of patients.
• To comply with all Trust and Departmental Policies, procedures, and protocols, commenting and suggesting changes as necessary.
• To ensure a patient centred approach to the radiotherapy service.
• The radiographer will acknowledge and fulfil the requirements of their CPD.

• Work independently, or closely with the senior radiographers, to coordinate the efficient, accurate patient focused planning and delivery of ionising radiation following evidence‑based protocols.
• Assist in the development of protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for use by the multi‑disciplinary team, meeting the needs of an ever‑evolving practice in terms of patient management.
• Participate in the organisation of the daily workload to optimise the throughput of activity.
• Assist in the re‑assignment of activity in the event of breakdowns or unexpected events such as fire alarms.
• Able to participate in service improvement projects including working with the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Assist in the delivery of training sessions including supporting staff to achieve clinical competency.
• To participate in presentations when appropriate, promoting knowledge and awareness of radiotherapy, developing the service as one team.

• To ensure the safe use of highly complex treatment machines costing in excess of £2 million.
• Ensure that the correct data is captured for every treatment delivered.

• To assist in the training of Radiographers, Radiotherapy Assistants, and Student Radiographers.
• To assess and mentor students.
• Manage own CPD.

• To comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
• To be aware and comply with the Local Rules of the Radiotherapy Department in compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations.
• To conform to the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IRMER.
• Be aware of changes to procedures and policies within the department.
• To actively engage with the Quality Management System.

• To communicate with a variety of healthcare professionals.
• To deliver highly complex information to patients, their relatives or carers with empathy and tact and in situations where there may be barriers to understanding.
• To promote effective communication amongst staff to create a good working environment.
• To provide advice about treatment and side effects for patients, relatives, and carers, in a timely, appropriate and sensitive manner.
• To be an integral part of the multi‑disciplinary team, providing the highest possible standard of care for patients.
• An understanding of different patient/carer support mechanisms and how these can be accessed is essential.
• To assess, recognise radiotherapy radiation‑induced toxicity and cancer‑related side effects during treatment in order to assess patients suitability for radiotherapy and refer to senior colleagues when appropriate.

• To be aware of the research activities within the department.
• To participate in research projects…