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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On-call weekends and Bank holidays)
Job ref
218-AHP-B5-7590285
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Town
Coventry
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/11/2025 23:59
Interview date
10/12/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Join Our Team as a Therapeutic Radiographer at UHCW!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in cancer care? At University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, we’re looking for a dedicated Therapeutic Radiographer to join our forward-thinking Radiotherapy Department.

You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, including advanced linear accelerators and imaging systems, in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and offer excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

What we offer:

  • A dynamic and inclusive team culture
  • Access to state-of-the-art equipment
  • Ongoing training and development

Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today and help us shape the future of radiotherapy.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

A radiotherapy practitioner working as part of a Radiography team under the supervision of Senior Radiographers, rotating throughout the department to planning and delivering radiotherapy treatment using highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.

The department provides clinical placements for student radiographers and the postholder will be expected to participate fully in the training and mentoring of students.

Please note that the interview date will be held on 10th Dec 2025, tentatively, subject to availability.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Provide written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuring that explanations are appropriate to the patient’s comprehension and level of understanding.  
  • Monitor patient’s medical condition and progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to the appropriate consultant or deputy 
  • Educate, motivate and reassure patients to ensure compliance with treatment regimes assessing the patients’ physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensure that it is appropriate to proceed with treatment.
  • Participate in planning and delivering a supportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offering appropriate advice and counselling and making onward referrals where necessary
  • 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.
  • Supervise and train 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.
  • Move patients and heavy equipment using safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training annually in line with Trust policy.
  • Participate in other Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrzej Malaczkowski
Job title
Radiotherapy Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
024 76967301
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