Job summary
The Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC) in Newcastle is one of the country's leading cancer treatment facilities located in 2 purpose-built centres one at the Freeman Hospital and at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, providing radiotherapy services to the population of the Northeast and Cumbria.
The radiotherapy department in Newcastle benefits from state-of-the-art equipment which includes 2 Novalis Truebeam STX linacs with stereotactic capability, 5 Varian TrueBeam linacs 2 with SGRT. In addition, a further Varian TrueBeam equipped with Hypersight imaging and C-RAD Catalyst surface guidance system is due to go clinical April 2026
The Pre-treatment Imaging section comprises 2 Siemens CT scanners with ProSoma virtual simulation and Raystation planning system, and a dedicated MRI scanner. The provision of this MRI scanner in the department has enabled us to be at the forefront of the development of the use of MRI within radiotherapy planning and MRI only planning pathways.
The Carlisle department has 2 Truebeam linacs, 1 with SGRT, a Siemens CT and access to sessions on a diagnostic MRI for radiotherapy planning.
- Interview Date Wednesday 11 March 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
NCCC is committed to delivering a high-quality radiotherapy service, maintaining the highest specification equipment and contributing to radiotherapy research and development.
Applications are invited from qualified therapeutic radiographers with extensive post graduate experience and experience at advanced practice/ superintendent level in a large, modern radiotherapy centre.
The post-holder will work within the department ensuring the highest quality of technical practice, patient care and ensure workload targets are achieved. The post holder will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours to accommodate service demands.
Opportunities for post-graduate study are encouraged and supported.
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
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- 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.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
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 description
Job responsibilities
Lead radiographer responsible for implementing, evaluating and maintaining the development of radiotherapy techniques and clinical practice in the treatment and pre-treatment setting at NCCC alongside the Technical Lead in Carlisle.
To act as technical radiotherapy advisor and to support radiotherapy service development through clinical implementation of technical strategies and /or process change in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. To include risk assessment, audit, reporting and presenting outcomes of change.
Lead the clinical implementation of new technologies and techniques.
Implement, design and develop IGRT/ IMRT/SGRT
Organise, facilitate and deliver training for IGRT/IMRT/SGRT to Therapeutic Radiographers maintaining training records and other relevant documentation.
Advises developments and oversee technical changes in the department in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
To provide expert support for radiotherapy treatment delivery and imaging, facilitating the development of new practice models and systems of work.
Implement and maintain development of radiotherapy technique and practice.
Highlight areas of research and technical development. Assist in the design and facilitation of research to develop the service
Oversee implementation of new techniques & systems of working.
Develop lines of communication with outside agencies, manufacturers and peers.
Reporting and publicising developments for publication, conference presentations etc.
To assist in the strategic planning of radiotherapy services and play a pivotal role in equipment selection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead radiographer responsible for implementing, evaluating and maintaining the development of radiotherapy techniques and clinical practice in the treatment and pre-treatment setting at NCCC alongside the Technical Lead in Carlisle.
To act as technical radiotherapy advisor and to support radiotherapy service development through clinical implementation of technical strategies and /or process change in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. To include risk assessment, audit, reporting and presenting outcomes of change.
Lead the clinical implementation of new technologies and techniques.
Implement, design and develop IGRT/ IMRT/SGRT
Organise, facilitate and deliver training for IGRT/IMRT/SGRT to Therapeutic Radiographers maintaining training records and other relevant documentation.
Advises developments and oversee technical changes in the department in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
To provide expert support for radiotherapy treatment delivery and imaging, facilitating the development of new practice models and systems of work.
Implement and maintain development of radiotherapy technique and practice.
Highlight areas of research and technical development. Assist in the design and facilitation of research to develop the service
Oversee implementation of new techniques & systems of working.
Develop lines of communication with outside agencies, manufacturers and peers.
Reporting and publicising developments for publication, conference presentations etc.
To assist in the strategic planning of radiotherapy services and play a pivotal role in equipment selection.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
- State registered therapy radiographer with extensive postgraduate experience and experience at advanced practice/superintendent level in a large, modern radiotherapy centre
- Working towards or holds an M-level award relating to specialist area
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge and expertise in the application and critical assessment of radiotherapy techniques and IGRT
- In-depth knowledge of radiotherapy treatment & imaging equipment
- Evidence of continuing professional & personal development, willing to undertake further education appropriate to the post
Desirable
- Experience of service re-design and management of change
- Experience of strategic planning
- Previous experience at Superintendent grade
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal, decision making, negotiating and technical skills
- Proven Project Management skills
- Excellent time management, able to teach, train, motivate and inspire
- Report and document writing skills
- IT skills
- Presentation skills, critical analysis skills
- Able to achieve deadlines and work to high standards under significant pressure
- Able to work flexible hours/shifts including participation in radiotherapy on call rota, with locally agreed terms and conditions
- To participate in superintendent late cover approx. twice per month
Desirable
- Audit and research skills
- Advanced IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
- State registered therapy radiographer with extensive postgraduate experience and experience at advanced practice/superintendent level in a large, modern radiotherapy centre
- Working towards or holds an M-level award relating to specialist area
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge and expertise in the application and critical assessment of radiotherapy techniques and IGRT
- In-depth knowledge of radiotherapy treatment & imaging equipment
- Evidence of continuing professional & personal development, willing to undertake further education appropriate to the post
Desirable
- Experience of service re-design and management of change
- Experience of strategic planning
- Previous experience at Superintendent grade
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal, decision making, negotiating and technical skills
- Proven Project Management skills
- Excellent time management, able to teach, train, motivate and inspire
- Report and document writing skills
- IT skills
- Presentation skills, critical analysis skills
- Able to achieve deadlines and work to high standards under significant pressure
- Able to work flexible hours/shifts including participation in radiotherapy on call rota, with locally agreed terms and conditions
- To participate in superintendent late cover approx. twice per month
Desirable
- Audit and research skills
- Advanced IT skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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