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Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Extensive post-registration experience in radiotherapy and brachytherapy;
- Experience
Significant Band 6 experience
- Experience
Experience leading teams
- Knowledge and skills
Extensive brachytherapy knowledge
- Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of imaging and treatment planning techniques
- Knowledge and skills
Leadership skills; Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge and skills
Time management
- Knowledge and skills
Analytical skills
- Knowledge and skills
Ability to motivate staff and manage change
- Education/Qualifications
BSc (hons) in Therapeutic Radiography
- Education/Qualifications
HCPC registration in Therapeutic Radiography
- Education/Qualifications
Evidence of Post graduate education
- Education/Qualifications
Recent clinical updates
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in a large radiotherapy centre;
- Experience
Pre-treatment experience
- Experience
First-line management experience
- Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of NHS policy and oncology service developments
- Education/Qualifications
Education to MSc level or equivalent knowledge in an area related to role
- Education/Qualifications
MSc modules including Leadership and Imaging
Job overview
Band 7 Team Lead Therapeutic Radiographer – Brachytherapy.
About Barts Cancer Centre
Our Cancer Centre has an international reputation for delivering world-class care to patients with both common and rare cancers. Serving over 1.5 million people across northeast London, Essex and further afield, we provide specialist cancer services supported by cutting-edge technology and an expert multidisciplinary team.
About the Brachytherapy Service
Based at the internationally renowned St Bartholomew's Hospital in the heart of the City of London, our brachytherapy service delivers gynaecological HDR treatment using Varian Bravos, alongside lower GI treatment using Papillon contact brachytherapy, both integrated onto the Radiotherapy ARIA network.
You'll work closely with medical, physics, nursing and theatre colleagues in a highly specialised, procedure-based environment, with genuine scope to shape technique, training and service development as the role grows.
Our Culture
We pride ourselves on a strong culture of learning, education, and support. Professional development is actively encouraged, and you'll be supported to identify and pursue opportunities that enhance your skills and career progression.
Please see full advert attached
Main duties of the job
What you'll do
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the brachytherapy service, ensuring safe and accurate treatment delivery across gynaecological and lower GI (Papillon) pathways.
- Lead/support Radiographer-led vaginal vault insertions, including training and competency assessment of other radiographers.
- Lead, supervise and mentor radiographers rotating through brachytherapy, and support recruitment, induction and competency assessment.
- Work closely with Radiotherapy Physics to verify treatment prescriptions and plans, and ensure ongoing treatment accuracy and QA compliance.
- Deputise for the Brachytherapy Operational Manager, supporting service leadership during periods of absence.
- Lead service improvement, audit and research activity, and support the adoption of new brachytherapy techniques and technologies.
- Participate in the on-call rota and bank holiday working, with flexibility to support the service during scheduled and unscheduled linac downtime.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
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.
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This advert is for Team Lead Therapeutic Brachytherapy Radiographer with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Sep 2026.
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