Radiotherapy Practitioner

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Radiotherapy Practitioner. This role is designed for New Graduate Therapeutic Radiographers looking to kick-start their careers. You will work as part of a dedicated team, providing high-quality radiotherapy services while gaining experience in various departments. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Radiotherapy, strong communication skills, and experience with modern techniques. Join a supportive environment with numerous development opportunities.

Benefits

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Good written English skills are required.
• NHS experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Therapeutic Radiography team in various sections.
• Deliver high quality radiotherapy services to patients.
• Supervise students and communicate complex information.

Skills

Experience in a caring environment

Modern Radiotherapy techniques

Experience with Varian equipment and Aria

Dealing with the general public

Extracurricular activities in a caring setting

Education

BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Radiotherapy Practitioner

The closing date is 16 February 2026

This post is suitable for a New Graduate Therapeutic Radiographer

• To work as a member of the Therapeutic Radiography team rotating through all sections of the department, under the supervision of the section leader.
• To deliver a high quality, accurate radiotherapy service, which is responsive to the social and healthcare needs of the individual patient.
• To supervise students.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure communication between the Radiotherapy Radiographic team and other health care professionals.
• Communicates highly sensitive and complicated information, concerning treatment management to the patient, carers and other health care professionals, in an empathetic and reassuring manner.
• To exercise judgement in dealing with sensitive, personal and professional issues using skills of persuasion, motivation, training, empathy and reassurance.
• To ensure communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate a flow of information both within the department and between other departments within the Trust, and all relevant stakeholders.
• The post holder will liaise with chemotherapy departments, both outpatient and inpatient - for this Trust and Trusts within which peripheral clinics are held.
• To help the team in ensuring that the physical, mental and social welfare of all patients is constantly monitored and any change in condition is reported to the supervising Oncologist or appropriate Health Care Professional.
• To report and record any faults or errors to the appropriate staff immediately.
• To ensure that a professional and welcoming atmosphere is maintained in the department.
• To maintain a high professional standard of patient care through the interpretation of treatment plans and the accurate delivery of treatment techniques using analytical, judgement, communication and organisational skills to a high standard.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. The successful candidate will participate in an induction program followed by a formal preceptorship program designed to support your entry into the profession.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for further details about the job role and person specification.

Qualifications

• Must have a BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent and able to register with the HCPC
• Must have good written English
• NHS experience

Skills

• Experience in a caring environment
• Must have experience of modern Radiotherapy techniques
• Demonstrate experience dealing with the general public
• Experience of working with Varian equipment and Aria
• Evidence of extracurricular activities in a caring setting

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of relevant legislation
• Demonstrate evidence of application of modern techniques
• Demonstrate knowledge in the department

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust