Therapeutic Radiographer

This is a fantastic career development opportunity for a Radiographer to join an innovative and friendly department. We strive for excellence in all aspects of patient care and promote and support health and wellbeing in all our staff.

The Radiotherapy Service in Truro is looking for a Therapeutic Radiographer with a professional manner and high personal standards and drive. The department is equipped with a wide bore CT scanner with 4

DCT, two beam‑matched Truebeam linear accelerators with cone‑beam CT, SGRT, 6

DoF couches, 4D CBCT & electron facilities, and a superficial treatment unit.

In addition to this, the service runs Radiographer‑led clinics involving prostate support, on‑treatment review, late effects and follow‑up clinics. We are looking for someone to work within the pre‑treatment and treatment teams during this exciting time of continued service development across all areas.

Applicants must have a high level of technical competence, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self‑motivated and hardworking with a positive can‑do attitude. The ability to remain calm under pressure and to integrate well with the existing teams are essential attributes.

Hours of work may be flexible and will reflect the needs of the Service. Radiotherapy treatment is routinely delivered with shifts between 7.30 am and 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday, with some shift working potentially required on service days until 8 pm. As part of the team, you will be responsible for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy and the management and supervision of patients through the review, pre‑treatment and treatment processes.

• Maintain the highest professional standards in the care and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy in line with nationally and locally agreed standards.
• Accurately pre‑ and post‑process treatments, including checking and interpreting treatment plans and prescriptions.
• Calculate v‑sim treatments and ensure correct data entry on the treatment computer.
• Operate highly complex and expensive equipment safely.
• Ensure that students are trained appropriately and follow departmental procedures.

• Professional registration and qualification as a Therapeutic Radiographer.
• High level of technical competence and ability to work with advanced radiotherapy equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following checks:
  • Identity checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

• Optional pension and life assurance.
• Dedicated Childcare Coordination Team.
• Potential for flexible working arrangements.
• Possible sponsorship for non‑UK nationals (subject to availability).

Please be aware that applicants who do not receive a reply within 21 days of the closing date may have been unsuccessful. Your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for 12 months.

All candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals need to provide full and accurate details of their current immigration status. Visa sponsorship may be available but is not guaranteed.

We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever‑changing environment in which we operate. The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non‑smoking organisation.

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In submitting an application form, you authorise the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter‑Authority system.