South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

Applications are invited from therapy radiographers who would like to develop their career in a forward thinking, award winning and technically advanced radiotherapy department at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.

Our focus is to continually improve patients' experiences and outcomes and you will be supported by a friendly, committed multi-disciplinary team of staff striving to ensure the delivery of excellence in all aspects of patient care.

We work between two sites within the hospital, having expanded the department following the build of The Endeavour Unit, an award winning state of the art radiotherapy facility.

The department is currently equipped with 6 Elekta Agility machines with IGRT/IMRT capability, which provides scope for our expanding technological and professional development including DIBH with SGRT, stereoscopic 2D imaging, stereotactic body radiotherapy, VMAT treatment delivery and flattening filter free technology.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews will be Monday 16th February 2026.

Main duties of the job

We are a forward thinking department and support radiographers in their clinical development to advanced practitioner level and we have Advanced Clinical Practitioners and a Consultant Radiographer

Our radiographers are fully involved in the MDT approach to developments within the department. The department has a major commitment to evidence based practice, and participates in multi-centre clinical research trials, led by our Radiotherapy Research Team. On-going professional development is supported and encouraged.

Successful applicants will be highly motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be based on the treatment floor.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

About us

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CI-7691854

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • BSc/PgDip/Pre-Reg MSc in Therapeutic Radiography
  • HCPC Registration

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Significant experience working as a Therapeutic Radiographer
  • Successful completion of preceptorship programme
  • Evidence of supervisory / mentoring role

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

  • Expert knowledge in treatment planning and delivery
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Demonstration of leadership skills
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • BSc/PgDip/Pre-Reg MSc in Therapeutic Radiography
  • HCPC Registration

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Significant experience working as a Therapeutic Radiographer
  • Successful completion of preceptorship programme
  • Evidence of supervisory / mentoring role

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

  • Expert knowledge in treatment planning and delivery
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Demonstration of leadership 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.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiotherapy Service Manager

Claire Huntley

claire.huntley1@nhs.net

01642854942

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CI-7691854

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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