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Description
Job Summary
Do you want to start your career in a small patient focused, forward thinking department? If the answer is yes, then we are the department for you.
As a newly qualified radiographer you will be supported in your transition from a student to an autonomous member of the team via our preceptorship program.
As a band 5 Radiographer you will rotate through both the treatment and pre-treatment areas, gaining experience on Elekta linacs with Mosaiq as well as the opportunity to deliver superficial treatment on our Gulmay unit. In the pre-treatment area where you will participate in the localization of patients using a Cannon CT Scanner and carry out radiographer led Vsim using Raystation.
Where are we? We are based in a new bespoke purpose built building on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site, with beautiful views of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. Worcester is a thriving city on the banks of the river Severn, close to areas of outstanding natural beauty. We have close links to the M5; Birmingham, Cheltenham and Bristol are all within easy reach.
We are a friendly team of approximately 35 radiographers. We strive to ensure that all patients are treated in a supportive and calming environment. As a result, we offer excellent facilities for patients including Radiographer led clinics as well as site specialist radiographers.
We provide placements for undergraduate students from Birmingham City University.
Applications welcome from 2026 graduates.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a Radiography team under the supervision of Senior Radiographers in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatment using highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.
Key Duties Include:
Operate radiotherapy equipment safely and accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans.
Be clinically competent to safely and efficiently manipulate all complex and specialised equipment associated with the planning and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment with ionising radiation.
Work in on a rotational basis through both the pre-treatment and treatment areas of the department.
Be part of the on call roster.
About Us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
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Details
Date posted
23 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-26-0065
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
General Duties:
Technical
Accurately interpret complex treatment plans and prescriptions
Undertake verification processes evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT.
Undertake in-vivo dosimetry measurements for patients receiving external beam treatment.
Calculate, data input and electronically check radiotherapy plans and prescriptions.
Use department computerised patient management systems to schedule, record and monitor patient activity.
Undertake appropriate treatment unit quality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line with departmental / Trust policies.
Undertake treatment planning activities including use of CT scanner and Raystation to produce virtual simulation plans.
Patient Care
Monitor patients medical condition and progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to the appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer
Participate in planning and delivering a supportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offering appropriate advice and making onward referrals where necessary.
General
Take individual professional responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment to radiotherapy patients ensuring that the requirements of all ionising radiation regulations are adhered to.
Assist in the daily workload of the department, liaising with portering service, administration staff and other members of the MDT to facilitate the co-ordination of patient appointments.
Maintain the professional standards of the department, making suggestions for possible service developments.
Provide direct supervision and training of undergraduate students and less experienced staff enabling their professional development.
Undertake training / updates required to operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic / diagnostic potential.
Take responsibility for personal Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.
Move patients and heavy equipment using safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training annually in line with Trust policy.
To ensure professional appearance and a high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times in compliance with the trusts uniform policy.
Undertake Out of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.
Communication
Ensure that any records relating to the planning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintained as per departmental / trust policy
Seek appropriate support and guidance regarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.
Report any malfunctions / breakdown of equipment to the appropriately.
Communicate and receive sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
Communicate with Cancer patients and their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that each patient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.
Clinical Governance
Be responsible and accountable for own actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct
Work within the standards and requirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.
To understand and comply with professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of Professional conduct)
Job Description
Job responsibilities
General Duties
:
Technical
Accurately interpret complex treatment plans and prescriptions
Undertake verification processes evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT.
Undertake in-vivo dosimetry measurements for patients receiving external beam treatment.
Calculate, data input and electronically check radiotherapy plans and prescriptions.
Use department computerised patient management systems to schedule, record and monitor patient activity.
Undertake appropriate treatment unit quality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line with departmental / Trust policies.
Undertake treatment planning activities including use of CT scanner and Raystation to produce virtual simulation plans.
Patient Care
Monitor patients medical condition and progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to the appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer
Participate in planning and delivering a supportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offering appropriate advice and making onward referrals where necessary.
General
Take individual professional responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment to radiotherapy patients ensuring that the requirements of all ionising radiation regulations are adhered to.
Assist in the daily workload of the department, liaising with portering service, administration staff and other members of the MDT to facilitate the co-ordination of patient appointments.
Maintain the professional standards of the department, making suggestions for possible service developments.
Provide direct supervision and training of undergraduate students and less experienced staff enabling their professional development.
Undertake training / updates required to operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic / diagnostic potential.
Take responsibility for personal Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.
Move patients and heavy equipment using safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training annually in line with Trust policy.
To ensure professional appearance and a high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times in compliance with the trusts uniform policy.
Undertake Out of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.
Communication
Ensure that any records relating to the planning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintained as per departmental / trust policy
Seek appropriate support and guidance regarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.
Report any malfunctions / breakdown of equipment to the appropriately.
Communicate and receive sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
Communicate with Cancer patients and their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that each patient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.
Clinical Governance
Be responsible and accountable for own actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct
Work within the standards and requirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.
To understand and comply with professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of Professional conduct)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience (either post grad or undergraduate) using modern Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems including CBCT
Desirable
Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs and/or Mosaiq
Personal Qualities
Essential
Caring and empathetic
Works well as part of a team
Inspires confidence in patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
Desirable
HCPC registration
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Knowledge of a wide range of current Radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for Radiotherapy practice
Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance (verbal and written)
Able to work under pressure
Desirable
Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment and the cancer agenda
Person Specification
Essential
Knowledge of a wide range of current Radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for Radiotherapy practice
Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance (verbal and written)
Able to work under pressure
Desirable
Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment and the cancer agenda
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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