Therapeutic Radiographer – Swindon Satellite Centre (Band 5)
Site: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Swindon Town. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £32,073 – £39,043 per annum (pro rata). Closing date: 05/05/2026 23:59.
Job Overview
Exciting opportunity to work in our Swindon Radiotherapy Satellite Centre! As a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality radiotherapy treatment using advanced techniques such as SABR, VMAT and DIBH.
Main Duties
* Work as a member of the Radiographers team covering all sections of the department, including mould room, CT scanning, virtual simulation, contouring, and delivery of a wide range of simple and complex treatment and IGRT techniques.
* Liaise with the multidisciplinary team.
* Assist with the day‑to‑day organisation of a treatment unit to ensure an efficient service is delivered and workload targets are achieved.
* Supervise, support and teach junior members of staff and students.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy.
* HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer.
* Awareness of HCPC standard of conduct.
Experience
* Recent experience working clinically within radiotherapy.
* Experience in NHS.
* Experience of paid employment either full or part time.
* Experience using Varian equipment, including linacs, virtual simulation and Eclipse treatment planning system.
Knowledge
* Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques, together with the principles underlying them.
* General understanding of computerised treatment planning systems.
* Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments.
* Core knowledge of imaging equipment and principles underlying their use.
* Detailed understanding of the disease process of malignant tumours.
* Understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations and related responsibilities.
* Good anatomical knowledge.
* Knowledge of the department and Trust values and behaviours.
* Awareness of governance and its importance in maintaining safe practice.
* Knowledge of research and trials.
* Knowledge of risk management.
Skills & Abilities
* Good technical and manual dexterity skills required to operate sophisticated equipment in a field of rapidly changing technology.
* Ability to work to fine tolerances and understand the importance of accuracy.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Good patient care with the ability to deliver and receive sensitive information.
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