Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Advance Practice Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly, dynamic team, delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
You will have substantial clinical experience, a strong understanding of advanced radiotherapy techniques, & the ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities. A commitment to high standards of patient care, professionalism & service improvement is essential.
The role is primarily based at the OUH Radiotherapy Centre in Milton Keynes, with regular cross-site working at our Oxford centre. This provides excellent opportunities for professional development & collaboration within the wider radiotherapy team.
You will support the Milton Keynes pre-treatment & treatment teams as required, helping to deliver a seamless patient experience.
OUH Radiotherapy@Milton Keynes reflects Oxford University Hospitals’ commitment to providing high-quality cancer care closer to home. The centre is equipped with a Siemens CT Simulator & Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator, with planned future service expansion.
Approx. 60% of radiotherapy patients from Milton Keynes are treated locally, while those requiring specialist treatments, like SRS, receive care at our Oxford centre, offering the opportunity to work within a satellite service while remaining connected to a leading regional cancer centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and forward-thinking service while supporting patients.
Main duties of the job
In this patient-facing role, you will act as an expert resource for radiotherapy-specific information and support, helping patients navigate their treatment and access holistic care, including appropriate referrals to specialist services. You will also be responsible for conducting radiotherapy treatment reviews.
In addition to supporting radiotherapy patients at OUH radiotherapy @ Milton Keynes, you will play a key role in strengthening links between the Oxford Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department and our external oncology clinics, including those at:
- Milton Keynes University Hospital
- Horton General Hospital, Banbury
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury
- Wycombe General Hospital, High Wycombe
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
To arrange an informal visit or chat please contact:
Louise Drummond - Radiotherapy Operational Manager Email: louise.drummond@ouh.nhs.uk Tel: 01865 226417
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience in Radiotherapy
- Significant senior experience working clinically as a Therapeutic Radiographer, having experience of caring for patients with a broad range of cancers.
- Experience working within a treatment review role
- Team management experience
- Participation in radiotherapy development work
Desirable
- Participation in the implementation of a change in practice
- Participation in research
- Previous experience of information giving
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- BSc Radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy Treatment Review experience
- Evidence of relevant CPD (continuing professional development)
- Post graduate qualifications or experience/skills gained on the job equivalent to Masters degree level
Desirable
- Radiotherapy Treatment Review qualification
- Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification
- Counselling qualification
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- Masters’ Degree
Skills, Knowledge and Abilitie
Essential
- Exhibits behaviours and ways of working that align with the Trust values.
- Self-motivated, independent practitioner, able to organise and prioritise all working practices.
- Ability to work under pressure, in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
- Excellent organisational and decision making skills.
- Effective personnel management skills, including supervision of radiographers, students and other health care workers.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the management of change and a positive and forward thinking attitude to developing and implementing change.
- Evidence of problem solving skills and the ability to deal with and respond to interruptions in their working environment.
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice and HCPC registration.
- Good technical skills and manual dexterity
- Excellent leadership skills
- Good analytical and numerical skills
- Satisfactory attendance record
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well both autonomously and within a team environment
Desirable
- Awareness of current trends in radiotherapy.
- Leadership Course attendance.
- Attendance of relevant lectures/workshops/study days.
- Working knowledge of evaluation, the audit process and research practice.
- IT skills e.g. word, excel, power point.
- Working knowledge of QA in Radiotherapy.
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This advert is for Advance Practice Therapeutic Radiographer with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in OUH Radiotherapy @ Milton Keynes. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 (+5% RRP - short term, reviewed annually). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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