Job summary
- Main area
- Radiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-7895560PCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading and Bracknell
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Technical and Developmental Lead Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 8a
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.
Job overview
Band 8A Technical and Developmental Lead Radiographer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Berkshire Cancer Centre, Reading and Bracknell
Full Time 37.5 Hours per week | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Berkshire Cancer Centre as our Technical and Developmental Lead Radiographer.
This senior clinical leadership role will lead the introduction, implementation and evaluation of innovative radiotherapy techniques and technologies across the service. The successful candidate will work closely with Radiotherapy Managers, Clinical Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to drive technical development, service improvement and excellence in patient care.
The post holder will provide expert clinical and technical leadership, horizon scan emerging technologies, lead technique implementation projects, develop associated protocols and ensure safe adoption of new ways of working in accordance with national guidance, and departmental strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious radiographer who is passionate about innovation, research and service development.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal conversation or visit to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Interviews will be held in late August / early September 2026.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the implementation of new radiotherapy techniques and technologies.
- Provide expert technical and clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop, review and implement policies, protocols and pathways supporting service innovation.
- Lead technical service developments aligned to departmental and national priorities.
- Horizon scan and evaluate emerging technologies and evidence-based practice.
- Maintain expert clinical practice through regular treatment delivery.
- Work collaboratively with the Radiotherapy Workforce & Education team to ensure effective implementation of technique-related training programmes.
- Lead and support audit, research and service evaluation projects.
- Present and publish innovations and research findings nationally and internationally.
- Support operational service delivery and undertake senior leadership responsibilities as required by the Radiotherapy Managers.
- Participate in on-call and flexible service provision.
Working for our organisation
The Berkshire Cancer Centre provides comprehensive Radiotherapy services across Reading and Bracknell and is fully CHKS accredited. The department is equipped with:
- Four Elekta Linear Accelerators.
- Two GE CT Simulators.
- Surface Guided Radiotherapy technology.
- Superficial X-ray services.
- High Dose Rate Brachytherapy services.
- Advanced techniques including VMAT, SABR, DIBH and Adaptive Radiotherapy.
The department has an excellent reputation for innovation, service improvement, workforce development and research. We are also committed to supporting staff through structured career progression, leadership development, education and research opportunities.
Our diverse workforce of staff and learners all benefit from working with high quality equipment and optimum treatment techniques, whilst experiencing positive levels of clinical support and professional development in all aspects of their training and competence.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What We Can Offer:
- Relocation support for eligible candidates.
- 5% Fringe High Cost Area Supplement for staff rotations in Bracknell Clinic.
- Access to funded development opportunities, and Macmillan training grants.
- Leadership, and management development programmes.
- Coaching and mentorship opportunities.
- Opportunities to contribute to research, innovation and service transformation.
- Supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.
We welcome applications from individuals who share our CARE values of being Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful and Excellent and who are committed to delivering outstanding care for patients across Berkshire and beyond.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent.
- HCPC Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer.
- Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post-registration radiotherapy experience.
- Experience implementing new radiotherapy techniques and technologies.
- Demonstrable leadership experience.
- Experience supporting education, training and development of staff.
- Evidence of service development and quality improvement.
- Strong multidisciplinary working skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Project management experience.
- Research, publication and conference presentation experience.
- Advanced oncology practice experience.
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Azma Siddiqui
- Job title
- Radiotherapy Workforce Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183225685
- Additional information
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact:
Azma Siddiqui
Radiotherapy Workforce Manager
Berkshire Cancer Centre
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustEmail: [email protected]
Telephone: 0118 322 5685
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