Job summary
- Main area
- Radiotherapy (Clinical Oncology)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: Subject to AFC job matching
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 388-8202013-PC&S-A
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 7 Macmillan Review Radiographer (Therapeutic)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Macmillan Review Radiographer (Therapeutic) to join our radiotherapy team. You will play a key role in delivering specialist, radiographer-led support for patients receiving radiotherapy across a range of tumour sites. Working within agreed governance frameworks and scope of practice, you will assess and manage treatment-related side effects, escalate concerns appropriately, and provide holistic information and support to patients and carers throughout the pathway.
We are also pleased to consider applicants who are not yet able to fully evidence the essential Band 7 criteria, through a supported Band 6 to Band 7 development pathway. Progression to Band 7 will be subject to successful completion of the agreed competencies, training and education requirements, and demonstration of the knowledge, skills and experience needed for the substantive Band 7 role.
If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centred radiotherapy care and are ready to develop your specialist practice, we would love to hear from you.
Provisional interview dates - Tuesday 15th Sept and Thursday 17th Sept
Subject to AFC job matching
Main duties of the job
- You will deliver radiographer-led review clinics for patients receiving radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy.
- You will manage a defined caseload, assessing side effects, identifying risks and escalating concerns appropriately.
- You will provide specialist advice, information and emotional support to patients and carers throughout the radiotherapy pathway.
- You will complete accurate documentation, toxicity scoring, treatment summaries, referrals and discharge information.
- You will contribute to pathway coordination, service improvement, audit, governance, education, Macmillan reporting and late effects support.
Working for our organisation
Our Radiotherapy Department provides patient-centred, technically advanced and compassionate care for people affected by cancer. As a small and supportive team, we work closely across professional groups to deliver high-quality care throughout the radiotherapy pathway. Staff often comment on the kindness within the department and the close working relationships that make it a welcoming and collaborative place to work. You will be part of a team that values personalised care, proactive toxicity management, education, quality improvement and continuity for patients and carers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this position, please see attached job
description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer.
- BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography / DCR(T) or equivalent qualification.
- MSc qualification in clinical subject or equivalent experience
- MSc qualification/training in management / leadership or equivalent experience
- Evidence of significant post-registration clinical experience in therapeutic radiography.
- Advanced Communication skills
- Evidence of CPD and post-registration development relevant to radiotherapy review, information/support.
- Radiotherapy on-treatment review qualification/ competency, or evidence of working towards an agreed competency pathway.
- Registered independent non-medical prescriber (or willingness to undertake on appointment).
Desirable criteria
- Leadership, coaching, counselling or teaching qualification
- Macmillan professional development activity or experience in a Macmillan-supported role.
- Consent training
- BSI Internal Auditor training
- Advanced Clinical examination skills qualification
- Teaching/lecturing at pre and post graduate level
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Naomi Hopkins
- Job title
- Head of Radiotherapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 655382
- Additional information
Sarah-Jane Close (Interim Treatment Section Manager): [email protected] 01803 655387
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