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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Practitioner Therapeutic Radiographer - Treatment, Band 6
The closing date is 01 October 2026
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Job Summary
Gloucestershire Oncology Centre has a progressive Radiotherapy department across two sites with state-of-the-art machines delivering IMRT, Arcing, and SABR techniques with adaptive therapy. We have a superficial unit and also deliver Brachytherapy.
This post is a full-time, Band 6 Advanced practitioner in Radiotherapy, based at the Hereford department.
The department is involved in numerous National research Trials and has a research Radiographer. We also have Consultant Radiographers in both Breast and Prostate Cancer.
The department prides itself in a very high standard of patient care and also delivers a Late Effects Service to extend this care beyond initial treatment.
We are keen to develop our staff based on competency and encourage further education and we welcome well motivated, caring, and conscientious individuals to our team. Applications welcome from staff qualified 18 months.
Main duties of the job
- Work as an operator, entitled under IRMER, to deliver and supervise a range of complex Radiotherapy procedures requiring precise positioning of patients and machinery, meeting professional and departmental standards.
- Undertake the daily operation and organisation of the treatment machine. Responsible to act up in the absence of the Band 7 Team Lead, Enhanced Practitioner.
- Carry out volumetric imaging, making decisions regarding treatment placement. Carry out palliative KV imaging on-set planning. Become a Imaging Practitioner for concomitant exposures. Provide evidence-based advice regarding treatment-related side effects. Administer medication under PGD guidelines.
- Supervise and train junior staff and students. Carry out staff appraisals.
- Update the department's Quality Management System. Ensure that equipment is safe and accurate to operate, reporting faults and incidents. Undertake Category 1 cover for Bank Holidays and work at the Cheltenham Site, if required.
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About Us
The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre provides Radiotherapy services to patients from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire.
The Trust Values of Caring, Compassionate, Inclusive, and Accountable underpin our vision which is to Deliver the best care, every day, for everyone.
The centre is over two sites with the primary site in the Oncology Centre of Cheltenham General Hospital and a Satellite site at the County Hospital, Hereford.
The objective of the Oncology Centre and Radiotherapy department is to provide curative and palliative care to patients in a compassionate and professional environment.
The Radiotherapy Vision is - "Outstanding Radiotherapy delivered with excellent professionalism, expertise, and compassionate care"
To this end, the post holder will have responsibility for delivering an efficient, high-quality, safe service for patients, with outstanding patient care.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-26-T0609
Job locations
Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2BN
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
A Detailed Job Description Is Included.
Visits to the Hereford site can be arranged.
Contact Lisa Addis lisa.addis@nhs.net, 0300 422 2919 to arrange a visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration experience
- MSc module in Patient Review
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an advanced Radiotherapy Centre
- Experience of skills with IGRT
- IT competency
Desirable
- Use of specific department computerised system (Aria)
- Use of hospital computerised systems
- Experience of periods of acting up into advanced positions
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Essential
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Work well under pressure
- Good problem solving
Desirable
- Good administrative 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
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Radiotherapy Operational Manager
Lisa Addis
03004222919
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-26-T0609
Job locations
Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2BN
United Kingdom
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