Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly multi-professional radiotherapy team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Torbay delivers a range of techniques, including Lung and Bone SABR and is actively engaged in research with both commercial and non-commercial trials.
You will be joining at an exciting time when we will be commissioning and installing SGRT on both our linacs and RT-CT scanner. In addition we are working towards implementation of a new electronic patient record which will go live in 2026.
You will be joining our caring, committed, and innovative team in beautiful South Devon.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a team on the linear accelerators providing safe and accurate radiotherapy treatment. The post holder will also rotate through pre-treatment to include RT-CT and pre-treatment data entry.
Provide safe and accurate radiotherapy planning and treatment to patients to a broad range of tumour sites.
Support the team leader in the day-to-day management of patient workflow, assisting in the organisation and management of the clinical workload.
Be a requirement to work flexibly as the service demands.
Provide exceptional patient care at all time.
About us
We are a small department comprising of two matched Elekta VERSA Linacs, Mosaiq Oncology Management System, Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS), Limbus AI OAR outlining software and Canon Aquilion CT Scanner which was installed in 2024. The department actively participates in clinical trials.
We have a Support and Information Radiographer, Urology Specialist Radiographer, and Colorectal/Gynae Specialist Radiographers who are all independent prescribers. We have been actively involved in the award-winning late effects service project and in addition have a dedicated research radiographer embedded in the oncology research and development team.
We have exciting future plans which involve implementing SGRT in Summer 2025, upgrading our current version of Mosaiq by the end of 2025, implementation of EPIC (Spring 2026) and selecting and commissioning a new Treatment Planning System. Long term plans will involve preparing for back-to-back Linac replacement programs.If you would like further information, please contact:
Naomi Hopkins, Head of Radiotherapy, naomi.hopkins2@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy RadiographyCompletion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5
Robust general knowledge of CT anatomy
Able to communicate complex condition/treatmentrelated information requiring empathy, sensitivity andreassurance (to patients and carers)
Acquiring patient images/outlines using CT and dosimetry
Reflective and self-appraising
Forfurther information about this position, please see attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy RadiographyCompletion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5
Robust general knowledge of CT anatomy
Able to communicate complex condition/treatmentrelated information requiring empathy, sensitivity andreassurance (to patients and carers)
Acquiring patient images/outlines using CT and dosimetry
Reflective and self-appraising
Forfurther information about this position, please see attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5.
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities
- Able to communicate complex condition/treatment related information requiring empathy, sensitivity and reassurance (to patients and carers)
- IT competent
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system and ISO9001:2015
- Significant experience of online IGRT and making complex decisions in real time
- Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required. Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team
- Actively involved in education of undergraduate students
Desirable
- Audit Training
- MSc module in a technical radiotherapy subject
- Practice Educator
- Worked on Elekta Linacs and Worked with Mosaiq
- Previous experience of SGRT
- Previous experience of EPIC EPR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5.
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of treatment and pre-treatment activities
- Able to communicate complex condition/treatment related information requiring empathy, sensitivity and reassurance (to patients and carers)
- IT competent
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system and ISO9001:2015
- Significant experience of online IGRT and making complex decisions in real time
- Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required. Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team
- Actively involved in education of undergraduate students
Desirable
- Audit Training
- MSc module in a technical radiotherapy subject
- Practice Educator
- Worked on Elekta Linacs and Worked with Mosaiq
- Previous experience of SGRT
- Previous experience of EPIC EPR
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).
