Job summary
- Main area
- Radiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term to cover maternity leave)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7248929
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Free Hospital
- Town
- Hampstead
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 7 Radiotherapy Review Specialist Radiographer
Band 7
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced therapeutic radiographer to join the Radiotherapy department at the Royal Free Hospital as a Band 7 Radiotherapy Review Specialist Radiographer for 12-months maternity leave cover. The Royal Free London is one of the largest and leading providers of cancer care in the UK.
The new post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to the holistic care of patients undergoing radiotherapy throughout the whole radiotherapy pathway. They will deliver a patient centred service, providing information, support and point of contact, as well as assessment and clinical review of patients during radiotherapy. The post holder shall contribute to enhancing service delivery and service development by implementing best and evidence-based practice across the Radiotherapy pathway. You will work in close collaboration with the Consultant Clinical Oncologists and be an effective team player in the tumour specific multi-disciplinary team.
You will have exceptional clinical, organisational and management skills to participate in the MDT and create an environment in which staff and students can learn and reach their full potential.
The Royal Free Radiotherapy Department has 2 Varian TrueBeams with Aria. There is an orthovoltage unit, a Toshiba CT-scanner, Pinnacle TPS, VMAT, IGRT, SABR and respiratory gated/ motion managed radiotherapy. The department is accredited to ISO 9001:2015.
Main duties of the job
The radiotherapy review specialists are higher level practitioners who supervise all
patients undergoing radiotherapy, liaising with the relevant medical team(s) and, in
particular, working alongside the clinical nurse specialist(s) and clinical oncologists
with the cancer site specific teams. They are required:
To undertake review clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards of
patient care throughout the radiotherapy pathway from pre to post treatment.
To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs
of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which
enhance the quality of patient care.
To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement
of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in
practice through engagement in research activities.
To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.
Provide daily holistic assessment to patients attending for treatment and
initiate treatments according to protocols. This will include access to patients who
may need additional specialist support for problems related to radiotherapy.
Educate and inform the wider multi-disciplinary team and participate in audit and
implement any recommendations that will result in service improvements.
To be responsible for maintaining and promoting high professional standards,
ensuring regard for relevant legal, ethical, and professional frameworks.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information, please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Radiotherapy or DCR(T)- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- Must be registered with the HCPC
- Evidence of appropriate CPD activity
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical prescriber
- ACP qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive practical radiotherapy experience on a range of equipment including experience as a band 6 radiographer or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Experience of radiotherapy on-treatment review
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of a range of treatment techniques, advanced techniques, IGRT and planning
- Demonstrate participation in the development and implementation of techniques and procedures
- Demonstrates a high level of communication skills including the ability to deal with anxious and demanding patients an carers
- Demonstrates and ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and an ability to motivate staff and build a team
- Demonstrate a high level of organisation with problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrate the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate good levels of coordination to ensure precise patient setup and treatment delivery
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to use initiative
- Demonstrates a calm and professional manner
- Awareness of own limitations
- Excellent time management
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
- Clare Hartill
- Job title
- Head of Radiotherapy, Royal Free Hospital
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0207 830 2996
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