# Therapeutic Radiographer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- **Location:** Maidstone Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Radiographer
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent: Hours 8:00-8:00 to suit service needs, occasional weekends and Bank Holidays and On Call Duty
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours 8:00-8:00 to suit service needs, occasional weekends and Bank Holidays and On Call Duty)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16T10:55:43.737Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Maidstone/Maidstone_Tunbridge_Wells_NHS_Trust/Radiotherapy/Radiotherapy-v8373227
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8373227?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.mtw.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking to employ a Therapeutic Radiographer to be part of the team of radiotherapists on the treatment units at the Kent Oncology Centre.

At Kent Oncology Centre we operate as one team across our two sites at Maidstone and Canterbury.

We are equipped with nine linacs including seven Truebeams, two Halcyons . HDR is delivered at Maidstone with treatment radiographers rotating through the service. Consultant Palliative Radiographers and MacMillan specialists support the teams on both sites.

As a Therapeutic Radiographer you will be part of the team delivering a range of techniques including SABR, DIBH, VMAT and IGRT.

The post will be linked to a professional development package which will assist the post holder to progress through a career pathway.

Previous experience within image evaluation and knowledge of IGRT techniques would be an advantage. Students qualifying this year are welcome to apply.

Our Practice Educators are here to support your development.

The post is based at our Maidstone site

### Main duties of the job

To act as part of a team in the treatment process ensuring the highest professional and technical standards are set and maintained.

To provide a patient focused service within the team

To undertake radiotherapeutic procedures efficiently and to treat patients with ionising radiation within a timely manner in accordance with prescribed protocols, radiation control measures and medico-legal requirements.

You will be expected to undertake imaging assessment for all sites using both KV and CBCT imaging modalities

To plan and organise daily work and some complex activities or programmes for an area of practice, some of which may be ongoing.

To be aware and report any variances in the performance of equipment by the normal reporting system.

When necessary to cover emergency duties in accordance with the Department Policy.

To attend Departmental meetings.

To identify and report any possible risks.

This post may require the post-holder to travel across the Trust sites in the course of fulfilment of their duties

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Basic computer/IT skills.
- Aptitude for mathematics and 3D visualisation.

**Desirable**

- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Planning and organisational skills

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
- Registered with HPC
- Operator under IRMER regulations

**Desirable**

- Further education or short courses

### Experience/Knowledge

**Essential**

- Experience of working in a clinical environment.
- Able to teach and train.

**Desirable**

- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting environment.

## Documents

- [staff benefits (pdf, 63.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2762)
- [radiographer fact sheet (pdf, 116.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1326)
- [tips when completing your application (pdf, 50.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2920)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 616.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10701164)

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