Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Brighton

University Hospitals Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join their team. This full-time position involves providing excellent radiotherapy services within cancer care, supporting patients and working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have a BSc in Therapeutic Radiography, relevant clinical experience, and be HCPC registered. The role offers a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum with the opportunity for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months clinical experience is required.
• Must cope with workload of distressed cancer patients.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional radiotherapy services covering planning and treatment.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Make judgements for treatment fitness prior to sessions.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy procedures

Ability to use electronic imager

Clinical judgement in treatment adjustments

Ability to analyze blood/urine sampling results

Education

DCR[T] or BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography

HCPC registration

Tools

Linear Accelerators

Computerised patient information systems

QA equipment

Job description

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer – Brighton

Band 6

Main area Cancer Services - Radiotherapy
Contract Permanent
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref 279-7628518-DEC25

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town Brighton
Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata (plus £2,000 Recruitment & Retention payment)
Salary period Yearly
Closing 04/01/2026 23:59

University Hospitals Sussex (UHSussex) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, dedicated to providing excellent care, fostering inclusion, and supporting staff development.

Job overview

Exciting opportunity for experienced Band 6 radiographers to further their career and development. Join the expert team at the Brighton Radiotherapy Centre and support patients through their cancer journey while enhancing your skills in a supportive, innovative environment.

Main duties of the job

You will provide professional radiotherapy services within all the Sussex Cancer Centre locations covering the planning, simulating, calculating and treatment of cancer patients as well as liaising effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Once experienced, the post holder will have responsibility for the daily running of the Linear Accelerator through set competency training.

The post holder requires advanced clinical knowledge of radiotherapy procedures, tissue tolerances, and physiological reactions due to radiation exposure. The post holder practices in accordance with current legislation governing the use of ionising radiation (IR(ME)R) and high level of competence is required in the use of a wide range of highly complex technical and computerised systems.

• Linear accelerators for the delivery of radiation treatment
• Computerised patient information and appointment management system
• Image matching programmes for verification and evaluation procedures during treatment
• QA equipment for daily tolerance checks
• Equipment for the delivery of high dose radiation: dual energy, dual modality Linear Accelerators
• Computerised treatment planning systems

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route.

• Use electronic imager to confirm patient positioning at start of radiotherapy course and during treatment as part of QA protocol.
• Calculate accuracy of patient position and use clinical judgement to adjust positioning, taking into account contour of patients, progression and regression of tumour.
• In case of discrepancies and inability to treat patient refer for changes in calculation or refer back to CT/planning for re‑planning.
• Ensure that prior to each treatment, provide expert assessment to whether each patient is fit for treatment, and take appropriate action if unfit for treatment by referral to a clinician.
• Make judgements when speciality support is required by other disciplines due to the nature of the patient’s problems and refer on to dieticians and Macmillan team.
• Arrange for blood/urine sampling and analyse results before treatment, responsible for continuing or suspending patient’s treatment, depending on result. Inform patient of highly sensitive result and refer to clinician if treatment is suspended.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

• DCR[T] or BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography.
• HCPC registered
• Minimum of 18 months clinical experience
• Able to manipulate and operate large, complex Linear Accelerators to pinpoint accuracy on patient radiotherapy treatment targets of less than 1 mm.
• Able to cope with workload of distressed cancer patients and relatives, including terminally ill patients and those with co‑morbidities.
• Evidence of CPD
• Relevant short specialist courses in Radiotherapy

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected.

Closing Adverts Early
In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached.

Flexible Working
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.

Skilled Worker Visa
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact: Julie Warner, Head of Radiotherapy, Email: [e-mail], Phone: [phone]