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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7545013
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free
Town
Hampstead
Salary
£56,276 - £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCAS ( pro rata )
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 Therapeutic 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 London as a band 7 Radiographer.  We are looking for a candidate with excellent team leadership and communication skills who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the treatment units ensuring delivery of a high level of service and patient care.

Patients are at the heart of what we do so we are looking for therapeutic radiographers who can provide excellent care with compassion and respect. All radiographers in bands 5 – 7 roles have the opportunity to rotate through pre-treatment and treatment.

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 ISO 9001:2015.

 

Main duties of the job

To accurately interpret treatment prescriptions and treatment plans using
knowledge gained during training and postgraduate experience. This will
include making judgements regarding the daily treatment set-up and delivery for each patient. This interpretation and judgment skill will be at a high level and the senior radiographer will be considered a technical expert in the general  fields of radiotherapy. Complex treatments and situations will be referred to the  senior radiographer who must have the technical and analytical skills to deal with them effectively.
To maintain an efficient, communicative, and flexible service so that the patient pathway is continuous

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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive practical radiotherapy experience on a range of equipment including experience as a band 6 radiographer or equivalent

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Clare Hartill
Job title
Head of Radiotherapy
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0207 830 2996
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