Radiotherapy Practitioner

makeitcountmarketing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

• 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.
• This post is suitable for a New Graduate Therapeutic Radiographer.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 03 February 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 205-7765533
• Job locations:
  • Royal Stoke
  • Newcastle Road
  • Stoke on Trent
  • ST4 6QG

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

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

Desirable Qualifications:

• NHS experience

Essential Skills:

• Experience in a caring environment
• Must have experience of modern Radiotherapy techniques
• Demonstrate experience dealing with the general public

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of working with Varian equipment and Aria
• Evidence of extracurricular activities in a caring setting

Essential Knowledge:

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

Desirable Knowledge:

• 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.

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.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details:

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk