Therapeutic Radiographer

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Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 25 October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to begin or develop your therapeutic radiographer career at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care. We are a forward-thinking service with a programme of innovation, including MRI-based planning, Hypersight, SGRT and online adaptive solutions.

As part of our friendly and supportive team, you will contribute to the delivery of radiotherapy treatments to approximately 8,000 patients each year, across both adult and paediatric services. Using the latest Varian and Siemens technology we routinely deliver VMAT, gating, SABR, SRS, daily IGRT, SXT, TBI and TSEI.

We are committed to supporting your development with an established structured training programme rotating through pre-treatment and treatment sections, enabling you to build confidence and develop a broad range of clinical skills. There are opportunities to become involved in extended practice as your experience grows.

Newly qualified radiographers are encouraged to apply and are supported through our Trust Preceptor programme to guide you through your transition into clinical practice and build a strong foundation for your career.

• Interview Date 11 November 2026

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a skilled, reliable, adaptable and trustworthy therapeutic radiographer who will complement our existing team of professionals. The postholder will have an excellent knowledge of radiotherapy, demonstrating a professional, caring and kind attitude embracing our Trust values. The postholder will:

• Work on a rotational basis as a member of the radiotherapy team in both the pre-treatment and treatment sections as required; working with the wider oncology team to support the delivery of radiotherapy procedures including pre treatment imaging, plan preparation and treatment.
• Undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy.
• Contribute to holistic patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• To work on a rotational basis as a member of the radiographic team on a treatment machine delivering radiotherapy, or in the imaging section acquiring images and planning radiotherapy.
• To implement and deliver radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery.
• To undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy.
• Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.
• To participate in student and staff training.

Why Newcastle? Newcastle combines a vibrant city with beautiful coastlines and countryside. Known for its friendly atmosphere, rich cultural scene, and affordable living, the city provides the perfect balance between career and lifestyle.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and innovative environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
• State Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with Health Professions Council
• Evidence of post-graduate training/study

Knowledge & Experience

• Recent graduation or recent employment as a therapeutic radiographer
• Required to undertake Return to Practice training and study if out of practice for greater than 2 years
• Knowledge of modern radiotherapy equipment, systems and techniques
• Knowledge of quality assurance in radiotherapy, health & safety, IRR and IR(ME)R legislation
• Recent employment in a large modern radiotherapy centre
• Potential to progress within the profession

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and technical skills
• IT Skills
• Able to teach, train, and motivate others; students, visitors or other staff
• Able to work flexible hours/shifts and participate in the radiotherapy on-call rota & CHART with locally agreed terms and conditions
• Able to work for sustained periods under pressure
• Willing to participate in out of hours departmental activities
• Willing to study/carry out projects. Positive attitude towards the holistic approach to patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

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