Therapeutic Radiographer

About

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust touches the lives of half a million patients each year by providing high‑quality acute medical and surgical services for the local communities. We serve a million residents across Berkshire, including services at Royal Berkshire Hospital, Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor, Day Surgery and acute outpatient services at West Berkshire Community Hospital, Cancer, renal and outpatient services in Bracknell, and outpatient services at Townlands Hospital, Henley.

As one of the largest local employers with nearly 7,000 staff, we are committed to seamless excellence in healthcare delivery and outcomes, guided by our core values:
Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent.

• Location:
  
  Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Town Reading and Bracknell (Postcode RG1 5AN)
• Contract Type & Working Pattern:
  Permanent, Full‑time – 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £29,970 – £36,483 per annum (Yearly, NHS AfC Band 5)
• Specialty:
  Radiotherapy

The Berkshire Cancer Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Junior Therapeutic Radiographer (Band 5) to join our team. We provide state‑of‑the‑art radiotherapy and oncology services to a population of 0.8 million, supported by two GE CT scanners, four Elekta Linear Accelerators, a high‑dose Brachytherapy unit, and a planned superficial X‑ray unit. Advanced treatments such as SA , DIBH, VMAT and adaptive radiotherapy underpin our care.

The department offers career progression to enhanced, advanced and consultant practitioner roles, and supports students and apprentices.

• Deliver high‑quality patient care, radiotherapy planning and treatment services to cancer patients within the Berkshire Cancer Centre.
• Work as a member of the radiotherapy team to develop departmental procedures and participate in research.
• Participate in the departmental on‑call system under supervision of a senior staff member.
• Work core hours of 8:30 am to 5 pm, with flexibility between 7 am and 9 pm, including occasional Saturday work to meet department needs.
• Supervise and mentor pre‑registration learners, junior staff, and radiotherapy assistants.
• Be qualified to practice as an Operator within Radiotherapy as defined by IR (ME) R.
• Maintain competency in all required areas, including treatment floor, prep room, SGRT and IGRT training.
• Provide advice on managing radiotherapy‑related situations.
• Assist in shift planning, patient appointment allocation and preparation.
• Liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team and wider Trust.
• Ensure highest professional and technical standards, including QA protocols and documented procedures.
• Input patient details into the Radiotherapy Electronic Patient Management System.
• Participate in audit processes within the BCC Quality System.
• Act on behalf of a Senior radiographer when required.
• Work flexibly, typically between 7 am and 9 pm, and participate in the on‑call rota and bank‑holiday duties.

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Annual leave: 27 days for new starters, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years of NHS service (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Money Advice Service.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• On‑site nursery (based at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme with lockable storage.
• Bus‑to‑work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• Access to a wide range of Health Service discounts across multiple brands.

• Appropriate UK professional registration.
• The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (England and Wales) and requires disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Degree or equivalent in therapeutic radiography.
• State registered with HCPC.

• Recent experience in a specialty or clinical placement while studying.

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 272.1 KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 139.1 KB)
• Probation Policy & Procedure (PDF, 559.4 KB)
• Relocation Policy (PDF, 572.4 KB)
• Behaviours Framework Handbook (PDF, 6.0 MB)

Name:
Azma Siddiqui

Job title:

Radiotherapy Ed. & Workforce Lead Radiographer
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01183 227868
Additional email: [email protected]