Job requirements
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Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques together with the principles underlying them.
- Knowledge
A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems.
- Knowledge
Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments
- Knowledge
Core knowledge of a range of imaging equipment and principles underlying their use
- Knowledge
Detailed understanding of the disease process of malignant tumours.
- Knowledge
Understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practise
- Knowledge
Good anatomical knowledge
- Experience
Recent experience of working clinically within radiotherapy
- Skills & Abilities
Good technical and manual dexterity skills required to operate sophisticated equipment in a field of rapidly changing technology.
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to work to fine tolerances and understand the importance of accuracy.
- Skills & Abilities
Good communication and team work skills.
- Skills & Abilities
Good patient care with the ability to deliver and receive sensitive information.
- Education & Qualifications
BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy
- Education & Qualifications
HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer
- Education & Qualifications
Awareness of HCPC standard of conduct
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the department and Trust values and behaviours.
- Knowledge
Awareness of governance and its importance in maintaining safe practise.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of research and trails.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of risk management.
- Experience
Experience in NHS
- Experience
Experience of paid employment either full or part time.
- Experience
Experience of using Varian equipment including linacs, virtual simulation and Eclipse treatment planning system.
Job overview
Exciting opportunity to work in our Swindon Radiotherapy Satellite Centre!
If you're a qualified or almost qualified Therapeutic Radiographer - join the OUH Radiotherapy Centre in Swindon and be part of a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to delivering compassionate excellence.
As a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality radiotherapy treatment using advanced techniques like SABR, VMAT and DIBH. You’ll work with an experienced team in a friendly, welcoming environment where your development and well-being matter.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for Radiographers who are dedicated to delivering care with both compassion and respect.
The purpose built, modern radiotherapy centre is equipped with cutting-edge technology including Varian TrueBeams (with 6DoF & RGSC) and a Siemens CT GoSim networked by ARIA. We are a multi-site service with centres in Oxford, Milton Keynes and here in Swindon – three sites, one team!
We’re committed to your growth with a solid induction and preceptorship programme, and after 12 months of experience post qualifying, you’ll have the opportunity to join our Link Programme to Band 6. Successful completion = automatic promotion to Band 6!
With access to CPD funding for courses and conferences, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
Join us and make a real difference in cancer care in Swindon!
Main duties of the job
Work as a member of the team of Radiographers covering all sections of the department including mould room, CT scanning, virtual simulation and contouring, delivery of a wide range of both simple and complex treatment and IGRT techniques
Liaising with the multidisciplinary team.
Assist with the day-to-day organisation of a treatment unit to ensure an efficient service is delivered and workload targets are achieved.
Supervise, support & teach junior members of staff and students.
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.
Visits to the department can be arranged. If you would like more information on this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Joanne Watts, joanne.watts@ouh.nhs.uk
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 Therapeutic Radiographer – SWINDON SATELITTE CENTRE with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum / pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (12 months fixed term). The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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