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Job overview
Band 6 Senior Therapeutic Radiographer
This is a fabulous career development opportunity for new & existing Senior Radiographers to join an innovative, friendly organisation whilst experiencing all the benefits of working in a compassionate, aspirational, resourceful & excellent NHS Trust.
The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the RBFT provides fully CHKS accredited Radiotherapy treatment facilities across both its Reading & Bracknell health spaces, is currently equipped with two CT scanners, four Elekta Linear Accelerators, a superficial X-ray unit, & high dose Brachytherapy unit.
One linac is currently being replaced with an expected go live of June 2026.
All treatment choices for patients are underpinned by the latest national guidance for radiotherapy services, including advanced treatments such as SABR, DIBH, VMAT & Adaptive radiotherapy.
Since 2020 the department has also been recognized as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for its innovative provision of Surface Guided Radiotherapy, in alliance with Vision RT.
Our diverse workforce of staff and learners all benefit from working with high quality equipment & optimum treatment techniques, whilst experiencing positive levels of clinical support & professional development in all aspects of their training & competence.
We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Main duties of the job
The post holder for this Band 6 Macmillan Senior Therapeutic Radiographer role will be required to:
- Assist the Band 7 Radiographers in delivering innovative Radiotherapy services for a variety of tumour sites across the Reading and Bracknell department locations. • Ensure that services delivered by the Radiotherapy department meet the highest professional and technical standards, as per CHKS guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. • Achieve and maintain own competencies and skills within an agreed timescale. • Lead a team of Radiographers in the absence of more senior staff. • Uphold a patient-centred service whilst ensuring efficiency targets are met. • Ensure that service provision achieves compliance with the corporate and clinical governance standards required of the Trust. • Practice as an operator within Radiotherapy as defined by IR(ME)R. • Participate in the on-call system within the department and work appropriate shifts to meet service needs. • Participate in the training, supervision and assessment of students and learners on clinical placement at the Berkshire Cancer Centre. • Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This may include working 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 7am and 8pm, and weekend working if required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Senior Therapeutic Radiographer with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 (plus 5% R&R) per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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