# Senior Therapeutic Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-therapeutic-radiographer/c6285b95-e2a0-4d8d-abac-89f662e24679 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-therapeutic-radiographer/c6285b95-e2a0-4d8d-abac-89f662e24679.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T09:01:12.048Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiotherapy/Radiotherapy-v8111083 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8111083?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This role offers an opportunity to be part of the dynamic radiotherapy team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments and will work across a wide range of areas; pre-treatment, treatment-prep, the treatment units and brachytherapy. UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence. Radiotherapy services at UCLH are delivered across two departments. The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS. The proton beam therapy (PBT) department is equipped with Varian ProBeam gantries with advanced imaging packages and robotic couches. Both departments have a dedicated CT scanner and the PBT department also has a dedicated MRI scanner. The department delivers radiotherapy services for a broad spectrum of cancers comprising of common cancers as well as specialist treatments including brachytherapy, molecular radiotherapy and total body irradiation. The PBT department focus’s predominantly on head and neck, brain and sarcoma treatment sites. Paediatrics and TYAs make up approximately one third of the patient cohort. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be accountable for own professional actions and will work autonomously within the legal, ethical and professional framework provided by the professional body. Work within the quality system at all times. They will question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system. They will have the ability to deputise for Band 7 radiographers ensuring the continuity of patient flow through the department. They will be required to prioritise daily tasks, considering the patients’ needs and team skills mix. They will react and reorganise the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, to minimise disruption. The role requires liaison with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure best practice with respect to patient care prior to, during and following radiotherapy treatment. They will facilitate the development, training and integration of junior members of staff. They will rotate throughout all areas within both the Photon and Proton services and will participate in the departmental on call service in the photon service. They will be required to continually looking to improve existing methods and create new solutions to optimise the care and service provided to the patients. The post holder must be extremely competent and comfortable with the use of computer software, e.g. patient treatment, image manipulation, and virtual simulation, in a highly technological environment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Please be advised that two vacancies are currently advertised: one permanent role and a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. If you wish to be considered for either position, kindly specify this in your supporting statement. Please submit only one application, as duplicate submissions may result in delays in the shortlisting process. - https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies#!/job/v8111032. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Job Details This role offers an opportunity to be part of the dynamic radiotherapy team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments and will work across a wide range of areas; pre-treatment, treatment-prep, the treatment units and brachytherapy. UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence. Radiotherapy services at UCLH are delivered across two departments. The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS. The proton beam therapy (PBT) department is equipped with Varian ProBeam gantries with advanced imaging packages and robotic couches. Both departments have a dedicated CT scanner and the PBT department also has a dedicated MRI scanner. The department delivers radiotherapy services for a broad spectrum of cancers comprising of common cancers as well as specialist treatments including brachytherapy, molecular radiotherapy and total body irradiation. The PBT department focus’s predominantly on head and neck, brain and sarcoma treatment sites. Paediatrics and TYAs make up approximately one third of the patient cohort. ## Job Description The post holder will be accountable for own professional actions and will work autonomously within the legal, ethical and professional framework provided by the professional body. Work within the quality system at all times. They will question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system. They will have the ability to deputise for Band 7 radiographers ensuring the continuity of patient flow through the department. They will be required to prioritise daily tasks, considering the patients’ needs and team skills mix. They will react and reorganise the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, to minimise disruption. The role requires liaison with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure best practice with respect to patient care prior to, during and following radiotherapy treatment. They will facilitate the development, training and integration of junior members of staff. They will rotate throughout all areas within both the Photon and Proton services and will participate in the departmental on call service in the photon service. They will be required to continually looking to improve existing methods and create new solutions to optimise the care and service provided to the patients. The post holder must be extremely competent and comfortable with the use of computer software, e.g. patient treatment, image manipulation, and virtual simulation, in a highly technological environment. ## Responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Please be advised that two vacancies are currently advertised: one permanent role and a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. If you wish to be considered for either position, kindly specify this in your supporting statement. Please submit only one application, as duplicate submissions may result in delays in the shortlisting process. - https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies#!/job/v8111032. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience as a Band 5 Radiographer with relevant specialist training and knowledge. - Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques. ### Communication **Essential** - Provide information and support about cancer, and communicate highly distressing, sensitive information to patients and relatives/carers. - Be enthusiastic and motivated, with the ability to lead a team through times of change. - Use excellent communication skills to relate confidently across all professional boundaries to Trust staff and external contacts. ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept and nationally in conferences and workshops. - Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits - Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience. - Problem – solve and make decisions using mathematical and evaluative skills. - Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload. - Be committed to self-development and continued professional development. - Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use - Knowledge of radiation protection especially as related to unsealed source therapy - Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude. - Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required. - Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system. - Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team. - Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation. ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification. - Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer. **Desirable** - Clinical experience in pre-treatment and mould room tasks. ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 860.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 520.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10406145) - [functional requirement (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10406146) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.