Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Radiotherapy Administrative Team Leader

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

Band 5 Radiotherapy Administrative Team Leader

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Radiotherapy Administrative Team Leader to join our busy Radiotherapy Department at the Berkshire Cancer Centre. This is an essential leadership role, combining day-to-day operational management with strategic oversight of the administrative team to ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient, and patient-centred service.

You will lead a team of administrative staff, receptionists, bookings coordinator, porter, and apprentices, working closely with Radiographers, Radiotherapy Managers, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role blends staff supervision, service development, governance, and communication responsibilities, with a strong focus on data quality and patient pathways.

If you are an organised, compassionate leader with a passion for supporting patient care through high-quality administration, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Lead and manage the Radiotherapy Admin and Assistant teams:

  • Oversee patient bookings, referrals, and data accuracy.
  • Coordinate rosters, annual leave, and staff supervision.
  • Support service development and digital transformation projects.
  • Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R and Trust policies.
  • Provide mentorship and training for new staff and apprentices.
  • Maintain high standards of patient care and administrative efficiency.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Details

Date posted

01 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7626546PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grades A-C/4-9)
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Strong IT skills and familiarity with EPR and MOSAIQ
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Previous Band 5 or Band 5 experience
  • Mentoring or supervision qualifications
  • Experience in Radiotherapy or Oncology cancer care setting

Other

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Understanding or primary care/secondary care and community services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grades A-C/4-9)
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Strong IT skills and familiarity with EPR and MOSAIQ
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Previous Band 5 or Band 5 experience
  • Mentoring or supervision qualifications
  • Experience in Radiotherapy or Oncology cancer care setting

Other

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Understanding or primary care/secondary care and community services

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiotherapy Operational Manager

Charlotte Avery

charlotte.avery@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183227873

Details

Date posted

01 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7626546PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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