Team Lead Therapeutic Brachytherapy Radiographer

Team Lead Therapeutic Brachytherapy Radiographer

Closing date: 29 September 2026

Band 7 Team Lead Therapeutic Radiographer - Brachytherapy.

Our Cancer Centre has an international reputation for delivering world-class care to patients with both common and rare cancers. Serving over 1.5 million people across northeast London, Essex and further afield, we provide specialist cancer services supported by cutting-edge technology and an expert multidisciplinary team.

Based at the internationally renowned St Bartholomew's Hospital in the heart of the City of London, our brachytherapy service delivers gynaecological HDR treatment using Varian Bravos, alongside lower GI treatment using Papillon contact brachytherapy, both integrated onto the Radiotherapy ARIA network.

You'll work closely with medical, physics, nursing and theatre colleagues in a highly specialised, procedure-based environment, with genuine scope to shape technique, training and service development as the role grows.

We pride ourselves on a strong culture of learning, education, and support. Professional development is actively encouraged, and you'll be supported to identify and pursue opportunities that enhance your skills and career progression.

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the brachytherapy service, ensuring safe and accurate treatment delivery across gynaecological and lower GI (Papillon) pathways.
• Lead/support Radiographer-led vaginal vault insertions, including training and competency assessment of other radiographers.
• Lead, supervise and mentor radiographers rotating through brachytherapy, and support recruitment, induction and competency assessment.
• Work closely with Radiotherapy Physics to verify treatment prescriptions and plans, and ensure ongoing treatment accuracy and QA compliance.
• Deputise for the Brachytherapy Operational Manager, supporting service leadership during periods of absence.
• Lead service improvement, audit and research activity, and support the adoption of new brachytherapy techniques and technologies.
• Participate in the on-call rota and bank holiday working, with flexibility to support the service during scheduled and unscheduled linac downtime.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.

It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Date posted: 16 September 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: SBH

Job locations:
St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE
, United Kingdom

• BSc (hons) in Therapeutic Radiography
• HCPC registration in Therapeutic Radiography
• Evidence of Post graduate education
• Recent clinical updates

• Education to MSc level or equivalent knowledge in an area related to role
• MSc modules including Leadership and Imaging

• Extensive post-registration experience in radiotherapy and brachytherapy;
• Significant Band 6 experience
• Experience leading teams

• Experience in a large radiotherapy centre;
• Pre-treatment experience
• First-line management experience

• Extensive brachytherapy knowledge
• Knowledge of imaging and treatment planning techniques
• Leadership skills;
  Excellent communication skills
• Time management
• Analytical skills
• Ability to motivate staff and manage change

• Knowledge of NHS policy and oncology service developments

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