Job summary
- Main area
- Therapeutic radiography
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Contract ends 19.12.27 Latest. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 218-AHP-B7-8424885
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 01/12/2026
Employer heading
Therapeutic Radiographer Team Leader, CT and Pre-treatment
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated CT & Pre-Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to provide clinical and operational leadership within our radiotherapy pre-treatment service. Working as part of the radiotherapy leadership team, you will lead CT simulation and pre-treatment pathways, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. You will support staff development, drive service improvements and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality radiotherapy services.
The successful candidate will be an experienced therapeutic radiographer with strong expertise in CT simulation and pre-treatment processes, excellent leadership skills and a commitment to outstanding patient care. You will be confident managing clinical workflows, supporting staff, promoting quality and safety, and working closely with oncologists, dosimetrists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and supportive radiotherapy department. You will have the opportunity to influence service delivery, lead improvement projects, support the development of future radiotherapy professionals and contribute to the implementation of advanced technologies and treatment techniques.
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
- Provide clinical and operational leadership within the CT simulation and radiotherapy pre-treatment service, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Manage the day-to-day coordination of pre-treatment activities, ensuring efficient workflow, service performance and timely patient access to treatment.
- Support, supervise and develop radiographers, students and apprentices, fostering a positive learning culture and high standards of professional practice.
- Act as an expert practitioner in CT simulation and pre-treatment techniques, contributing to the delivery of advanced radiotherapy pathways and technologies.
- Lead and participate in quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of the radiotherapy pathway.
- Promote compliance with departmental, professional and regulatory standards, supporting a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement
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
The Lead CT & Pre-Treatment Radiographer will provide clinical, technical and operational leadership within the radiotherapy pre-treatment service. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading CT simulation and pre-treatment activities, ensuring the safe, accurate and efficient delivery of patient pathways.
- Providing expert clinical guidance in CT planning, image verification, advanced techniques including 4DCT and DIBH, and radiotherapy localisation procedures.
- Undertaking and supporting IV cannulation and contrast administration in accordance with departmental protocols.
- Supervising pre-treatment processes, treatment preparation and quality assurance to ensure compliance with departmental, professional and regulatory standards.
- Supporting the implementation of new technologies, techniques and service improvement initiatives.
- Delivering high-quality patient-centred care, providing information, support and reassurance throughout the radiotherapy pathway.
- Managing and developing radiographers, assistant practitioners, apprentices and students through supervision, training and performance management.
- Coordinating daily workload and staffing within CT and pre-treatment services to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
- Contributing to audit, research, governance, quality improvement and risk management activities.
- Working collaboratively with oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists and the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and service performance.
- Supporting departmental recruitment, workforce development and continuous professional development initiatives.
- Participating in out-of-hours, on-call or bank holiday working where required to meet service needs
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent • Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent including cannulation training (be willing to complete the IV cannulation course if not already qualified). • HCPC Registration • Demonstrable CPD and evidence of using learning to improve practice
Desirable criteria
- • MSc Post graduate education.
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Significant post qualification experience in a senior capacity using a wide range of techniques and equipment • Experience of developing and implementing new techniques / protocols • Supervising junior staff
Desirable criteria
- • Elekta and / or Mosaiq experience • Experience of Canon CT scanners • Participation in project groups or working projects
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Masters equivalent knowledge of routine and highly specialist Radiotherapy planning techniques and associated requirements for patient care • Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and implication for Radiotherapy practice
Desirable criteria
- • Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy Planning and the National Cancer Agenda
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Manual dexterity and psychomotor skills • Clinical expertise. Able to perform simple and complex treatment set ups quickly and accurately • Working to tight tolerances • Able to teach clinical skills to others • Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance • Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others • Able to motivate and enable staff to work to their full potential • Able to analyse problems and take appropriate action within a limited timeframe • Able to calculate record and check numerical data quickly and accurately
Desirable criteria
- • People management training. • Mentor training / assessor training
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. • For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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
- Zoe Cambridge
- Job title
- Technical Lead Radiographer, CT and Pre-treatment
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476967300
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