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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 02 June 2025

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Job summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the radiotherapy team at The Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead site. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated band 5 therapeutic radiographer to join us at one of the largest and leading providers of cancer care in the UK.

Patients are at the heart of what we do so we are looking for therapeutic radiographers who can provide excellent care with compassion and respect. All radiographers in bands 5 - 7 roles have the opportunity to rotate through pre-treatment and treatment.

The Royal Free Radiotherapy Department has 2 Varian TrueBeams with Aria. There is an orthovoltage unit, a Toshiba CT-scanner, Pinnacle TPS, VMAT, IGRT, SABR and respiratory gated/ motion managed radiotherapy. The department is accredited to ISO 9001:2015.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship and/or a visa for this role. Radiotherapy students graduating in 2025 are welcome to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to start in post as soon as employment checks are completed or HCPC registration is complete.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7219462

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent (or completing training for qualification)
  • Must be registered with the HCPC (or will be registered once qualified)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of a range of equipment and techniques at under/post graduate level

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of treatment techniques
  • Demonstrate good standards of patient care and assessment
  • Demonstrate good communication skills
  • Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient set-ups.
  • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrate ability to cope with moving & handling of patients & equipment after training.

Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexibility to meet service needs
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent (or completing training for qualification)
  • Must be registered with the HCPC (or will be registered once qualified)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of a range of equipment and techniques at under/post graduate level

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of treatment techniques
  • Demonstrate good standards of patient care and assessment
  • Demonstrate good communication skills
  • Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient set-ups.
  • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrate ability to cope with moving & handling of patients & equipment after training.

Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexibility to meet service needs

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Radiotherapy

Clare Hartill

clare.hartill@nhs.net

02078302996

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7219462

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


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