Senior Therapeutic Radiographer Radiotherapy

The closing date is 08 April 2026

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

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

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.

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, and use the Raystation planning system on which we carry out V‑simplanning. We are paper‑light, utilising Mosaiq which is shared with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.

We strive to ensure that all patients are treated in a supportive and calming environment, offering excellent facilities for patients including radiographer‑led clinics as well as site specialist radiographers.

We provide placements for undergraduate students from Birmingham City University.

You 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.

The post holder 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.

The department provides clinical placements for student radiographers, and the postholder will be expected to participate fully in the supervision, training and assessment of students.

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.

Key Duties:

Clinical/Technical

Takeresponsibility 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 or 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 set‑up information is recorded accurately and unambiguously, including undertaking cannulation and IV contrast administration.

Identify and undertake appropriate pre‑treatment processes including:

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• Production of VSIM treatment plans
  
• Input and checking of treatment critical data using the patient management system (Mosaiq)
  
• Transfer of images
  
• Electronic checking of complex treatment prescriptions
  
• Collation of all treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patient’s 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, including:

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• Arranging the manufacture of immobilisation devices, lead masks and other treatment accessories
  
• Scheduling of patients to comply with chemotherapy / radiotherapy clinical trials
  
• Transport arrangements
  
• On‑treatment reviews and follow‑up appointments
  

Undertake out‑of‑hours and on‑call duties to support full service delivery.

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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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 in 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 in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and departmental policies, seeking advice from appropriate colleagues.

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 unit’s 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 patients 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 or breakdown of equipment to the appropriate authorities.

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

Communicate with cancer patients and their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner to ensure that each patient understands the treatment or 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 the Quality Management System and contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.

Understand and comply with professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of Professional Conduct).

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• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
  
• Post‑graduate education in a related subject
  
• Leadership training (such as ILM or Edward Jenner)
  
• Cannulation and IV contrast qualification (preferably with SOR accreditation)
  
• Mentor/Assessor training
  

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• Knowledge of a wide range of radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
  
• Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implications for radiotherapy practice
  
• Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner that aids understanding and compliance
  
• Able to work under pressure
  
• Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others
  
• Able to motivate and enable junior staff to work to their full potential
  
• Undertaken CPD and uses learning to improve practice
  
• Knowledge of new developments in radiotherapy treatment
  

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• Caring and empathetic
  
• Works well as part of a team
  
• Able to work effectively in an emotionally charged environment
  
• Inspires confidence in patients and colleagues
  

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• Post‑qualification experience using current radiotherapy equipment and verification systems
  
• Acting‑up experience at band 6 level
  
• Previous experience/training on Elekta Linacs or Mosaiq
  

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust