Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Therapeutic Radiographer Band 6 - Specialist Practitioner
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Seeks Two Therapeutic Radiographers
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are seeking two Therapeutic Radiographers to join our high-performing, patient-focused radiotherapy service.
This is an outstanding opportunity for ambitious, forward-thinking radiographers to advance their careers within a dynamic, research-active department delivering a broad and sophisticated range of radiotherapy techniques, including Lung, Node, Bone and Prostate SABR. Our service has a strong reputation for active participation in both commercial and non-commercial clinical trials, ensuring patients benefit from cutting-edge treatments.
You Will Be Joining At a Transformative And Exciting Phase Of Service Development
Our Department Is At The Forefront Of Innovation, With:
- The implementation of Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) across both linear accelerators and the CT simulator
- The go-live of a new electronic patient record system
- The commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art Treatment Planning System
As a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering advanced radiotherapy techniques, supporting service development, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and excellence. You will be empowered to take ownership of your professional growth, supported by a department that is deeply committed to education, training, and career progression.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, accurate, and high-quality radiotherapy treatment as part of the linear accelerator team.
- Rotate through pre-treatment areas, including RT-CT and pre-treatment data entry, ensuring precision and efficiency throughout the patient pathway.
- Plan and deliver radiotherapy across a broad range of tumour sites, maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.
- Support the Team Leader in the day-to-day coordination of patient workflow, contributing to the effective organisation and management of clinical workload.
- Work flexibly in line with service demands, including extended hours, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
- Provide consistently exceptional, patient-centred care, ensuring compassion, dignity, and professionalism at all times.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive, and highly professional multi-disciplinary team, widely recognised for its kindness, collaboration, and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Our Radiotherapy Department Is Well-equipped With Modern Technology, Including
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- Two matched Elekta Versa linear accelerators
- Mosaiq Oncology Management System (recently upgraded)
- Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS)
- Limbus AI organ-at-risk outlining software
- Canon Aquilion CT Scanner
We are proud to have a range of specialist roles within the team, including a Support and Information Radiographer, Urology Specialist Radiographer, and Colorectal/Gynaecology Specialist Radiographers, all of whom are independent prescribers.
Department Highlights
- Contributed to an award-winning late effects service
- A dedicated Research Radiographer embedded within the Oncology Research & Development team
- Active participation in clinical trials, supporting early adoption of advancements in radiotherapy to ensure patients receive the most up-to-date treatments available
Looking ahead, we have exciting developments planned, including the commissioning of a new Treatment Planning System and progression towards back-to-back linear accelerator replacements.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Naomi Hopkins
- Job Title: Head of Radiotherapy
- Email Address: naomi.hopkins2@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01803 655382
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