Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

Job summary

We are looking to recruit 2 committed, patient focused Senior Therapeutic Radiographers (band 6) to come and join our friendly team here at the Worcester Oncology Centre.

As a senior radiographer you will be working with and deputizing for a team leader on set or in the pre-treatment area.

Where are we? We are based in a new bespoke purpose built building on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site, with beautiful views of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. Worcester is a thriving city on the banks of the River Severn, close to areas of outstanding natural beauty. We have close links to the M5; Birmingham, Cheltenham and Bristol are all within easy reach.

Who are we? We are a small friendly team of approximately 35 radiographers. We have 3 Elekta Linacs, 2 of which are capable of 4DXVI as well as a superficial unit and a Cannon wide bore CT scanner as well as Raystation planning system on which youll carry out Vsim planning. We are paper light utilizing Mosaiq which is shared with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.

Patients are at the centre of everything we do. As a result, we offer excellent facilities for patients including Radiographer led clinics and hydrotherapy sessions as well as a growing team of site specialist radiographers.

2026/7 will be an exciting year for us with the start of our full equipment replacement program as well as the installation of SGRT.

We provide placements for undergraduate students from Birmingham City University.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced practitioner rotating through the Radiotherapy Department providing clinical technical services using a range of highly specialist Radiotherapy Treatment and planning equipment.

You will work with and deputise for the treatment Team Leaders (band 7) in managing the caseload, staff and equipment of their designated unit, maintaining associated records and delivering evidence based, patient centred care.

You will be expected to undertake cannulation training and IV contrast administration whilst in the pre-treatment area.

The department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers, and the post holder will be expected to participate fully in the supervision, training and assessing of students.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

• Date posted: 20 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9365-26-0830
• Job locations: Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

Clinical/Technical

Take responsibility for the correct interpretation, application and delivery of routine and complex Radiotherapy treatment prescriptions using advanced clinical skills

Ensure that highly specialist Radiotherapy equipment is used safely and accurately within the tolerances defined for the technique/ procedure and in accordance with manufacturers guidance and departmental protocols.

Undertake verification processes evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT, ensuring that results are systematically analysed to maintain treatment accuracy.

Clinically justify any deviation from department protocols or predetermined tolerances keeping appropriate records and calling on other members of the multidisciplinary team for further advice / action as necessary.

Ensure that in-vivo dosimetry measurements are undertaken for patients receiving external beam treatment and act on measurements that are out of tolerance.

Undertake treatment localisation and verification using CT scanner and virtual simulator acquiring appropriate images and ensuring that all setup information is recorded accurately and unambiguously, including undertaking cannulation and IV contrast administration.

Identify and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes including:

o Patient scheduling

o Production of vsim treatment plans

o Input and checking of treatment critical data using the patient management system (Mosaiq)

o Transfer of images

o Electronic checking of complex treatment prescriptions

o Collation of all treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit

Evaluate results of these processes and take appropriate action in line with departmental procedures.

Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment related processes to ensure a seamless pathway for the patient. This will include:

o Arranging the manufacture of immobilisation devices, lead masks and other treatment accessories

o Scheduling of patients to comply with Chemotherapy / Radiotherapy clinical trials

o Transport arrangements

o On treatment reviews and follow up appointments

Undertake Out of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.

Undertake IV contrast administration

Patient care

Provide written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuring that explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level of understanding

Plan and implement an appropriate supportive care package for patients liaising with other departments, professionals and agencies to optimise support before during and after treatment

Educate, motivate and reassure patients to ensure compliance with treatment regimens assessing the patients physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensure that it is appropriate to proceed with treatment

Management

Supervise, train and assess less experienced staff and students in the workplace, setting high standards and enabling them to develop their professional skills

Deputise for the Team Leaders in all technical aspects of work within the treatment room, in the day to day management of the treatment unit (including management of junior staff and students) and its workload / appointments

Professional Development

Undertake training / updates required to operate all equipment safely, effectively and to maximise its therapeutic / diagnostic potential

Participate in Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust Mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate

Be involved research and development within the department as required facilitating the implementation of evidence based practice

Quality Assurance

Ensure that all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment is used according to manufacturers guidelines and departmental policies seeking advice from appropriate

Contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions

Be familiar with quality assurance tests for designated equipment, performing the tests as required to assess the units fitness for clinical use, reporting any deviations or faults in line with departmental protocols

Report all Clinical incidents in line with departmental policy

Communication

Ensure that any records relating to the planning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintained as per departmental / trust policy

Seek appropriate support and guidance regarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.

Report any malfunctions / breakdown of equipment to the appropriately.

Communicate and receive sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Communicate with Cancer patients and their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that each patient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.

Clinical Governance

Be responsible and accountable for own actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct

Work within the standards and requirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.

To understand and comply with professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of Professional conduct)

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).