Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Job summary

Are you a passionate and experienced Therapeutic Radiographer looking to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic team at the Beacon Radiotherapy department, where we strive to deliver cutting-edge, patient-centred radiotherapy services.

As a Senior Radiographer, you will play a pivotal role in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatments, while supporting service development and quality assurance. You'll work across treatment and pre-treatment areas, and be actively involved in multidisciplinary team meetings and patient care.

You will also -

Lead and support junior staff and students

Produce computerised treatment plans and immobilisation devices

Participate in dosimetry, equipment QA, and service audits

Contribute to service innovation and continuous improvement

We're looking for someone with -

HCPC registration and a relevant qualification (BSc or DCR(T))

Strong clinical experience and technical knowledge in radiotherapy

Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

A commitment to patient care, professional development, and teamwork

Join us in shaping the future of radiotherapy, where your expertise and compassion will make a real difference.

Main duties of the job

Provide a patient focused service within the team, ensuring accurate planning and delivery of Radiotherapy treatments as prescribed, by setting and maintaining the highest professional and technical standards

To assist the radiographer in charge of the area to which you assigned and deputise as necessary

To be involved with the development of radiotherapy services

To produce computerised radiotherapy treatment plans for patients undergoing radiotherapy

Production of thermoplastic immobilisation masks

Participation in the routine dosimetry and quality control programme on treatment machines and CT simulator in the department

Participation in other MDTs as required, ensuring a seamless work flow within the radiotherapy service

To deputise for Advanced Practice Radiographers in their absence

To provide preceptorship to graduate staff

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer -

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax

A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3217

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a pre-treatment / preparation / treatment / review area in the department, ensuring high standards are maintained under the guidance of the specialist therapeutic radiographers.

To undertake supervision responsibilities for a team, ensuring that departmental and Trust policies are applied consistently.

To plan and / or deliver safe and accurate radiotherapy treatment.

Develop and maintain a high level of clinical expertise in radiotherapy, acting as a knowledgeable and approachable resource for colleagues and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care, with a focus on the quality elements of the service, including supporting the specialist therapeutic radiographers in the delivery of quality objectives.

To use professional/ proficient knowledge to identify gaps in the evidence base, making a critical analysis of new evidence and its relevance, and contribute to this evidence base by supervising and participating in high quality audit and research programmes.

To be involved with the development of radiotherapy services.

To use advanced communication skills to support patients and carers in informed decision making about their care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a pre-treatment / preparation / treatment / review area in the department, ensuring high standards are maintained under the guidance of the specialist therapeutic radiographers.

To undertake supervision responsibilities for a team, ensuring that departmental and Trust policies are applied consistently.

To plan and / or deliver safe and accurate radiotherapy treatment.

Develop and maintain a high level of clinical expertise in radiotherapy, acting as a knowledgeable and approachable resource for colleagues and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care, with a focus on the quality elements of the service, including supporting the specialist therapeutic radiographers in the delivery of quality objectives.

To use professional/ proficient knowledge to identify gaps in the evidence base, making a critical analysis of new evidence and its relevance, and contribute to this evidence base by supervising and participating in high quality audit and research programmes.

To be involved with the development of radiotherapy services.

To use advanced communication skills to support patients and carers in informed decision making about their care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Danielle Gover

danielle.gover@somersetFT.nhs.uk

01823342812

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3217

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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