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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Therapeutic Radiographer
The closing date is 20 July 2026
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Job Summary
A radiotherapy practitioner working as part of a Radiotherapy team under the supervision of Senior Radiographers, rotating throughout the department to planning and delivering radiotherapy treatment using highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.
The department provides clinical placements for student radiographers, and the post holder will be expected to participate fully in the training and mentoring of students.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Technical
- Demonstrates safe & effective practice in the planning, delivery and on-treatment verification processes (in-vivo dosimetry, image acquisition and analysis) of radiotherapy.
- Evaluate results of these processes and take appropriate action in line with department procedures
- Operate Radiotherapy equipment delivering treatment safely and accurately within the tolerances defined for the technique.
- Records all activities carefully, and accurately consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Understands and undertakes role as Operator under IR(ME)R
- Identify and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes including
- patient scheduling
- calculation of radiation treatment prescriptions/plan
- data input
- transfer of image
- collation of all treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit
About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
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By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
- Date posted: 06 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 218-AHP-B5-8130594
- Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- Clifford Bridge Road
- Coventry
- CV2 2DX
- United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Document all mandatory patient IRMER statements, e.g., pregnancy status and laterality. Evaluate and respond appropriately to information given.
- Ensure that all patient setup information is recorded accurately and unambiguously.
- Maintain competencies to undertake treatment planning for simple non planned treatment volumes using Raystation TPS.
- Undertake appropriate treatment unit and CT quality assurance checks reporting any faults in errors in line with department/Trust policies.
- To undertake Out of Hours and On-Call duties, including bank holidays to support full-service delivery.
- To work flexible shift patterns to meet patient and service needs.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable:
- Post grad courses or study
- Demonstrable CPD and evidence of using learning to improve practice
Experience
Essential:
- NHS experience (may be at undergraduate level)
- Experience using current radiotherapy equipment and verification systems
Desirable:
- Experience/training on Elekta linacs and Mosaiq
- Canon CT
- Experience of using SGRT
Knowledge
Essential:
- Knowledge of a range of radiotherapy techniques
- Knowledge of radiotherapy side effects and associated patient care
- Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implications for radiotherapy practice
Desirable:
- Knowledge of associated treatments in cancer management
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Skills
Essential:
- Able to perform treatment set ups efficiently and accurately
- Able to work within protocols
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Awareness of own limitations
- Excellent communication skills with patients and staff
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- IT skills
- Able to integrate quickly into teams
Desirable:
- Able to motivate others
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential:
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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:
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address:
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website:
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Technical Lead Radiographer Radiographer
Marie Brown
02476967301
Supporting documents
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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