The closing date is 19th Oct 2025
Anticipated Interview date(s) 30/10/2025
Job summary
Are you an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer ready to take the next step in your career? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and motivated Band 7 Specialist Radiographer to join our Beacon Radiotherapy team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate within a forward-thinking department committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer care.
As a Specialist Radiographer, you will oversee a designated area of the radiotherapy treatment pathway, supervise staff up to Band 6, and contribute to service development, research, and quality improvement initiatives. You'll be recognised as an expert in your field, supporting the delivery of safe and accurate radiotherapy treatments and using advanced communication skills to guide patients through their care journey.
We offer a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to lead in specialist areas such as imaging, education, quality, research, and site-specific services (e.g., breast, palliative, urology). You'll also play a key role in mentoring junior staff and driving innovation across the service.
What we're looking for:
HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer
Extensive clinical experience and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and national standards
Passion for education, quality improvement, and patient care
Join us in shaping the future of radiotherapy in Somerset. Apply today and make a meaningful impact in cancer care.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
To be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a pre-treatment / preparation / treatment / review area in the department, ensuring high standards are maintained and that staff are kept up to date with operational and technological developments.
To undertake supervision responsibilities for a team, ensuring that departmental and Trust policies are applied consistently.
To plan and / or deliver safe and accurate radiotherapy treatment.
To be recognised and accessible as an expert in radiotherapy, with a focus on the quality elements of the service, including supporting management in the delivery of quality objectives.
To use expert knowledge to identify gaps in the evidence base, making a critical analysis of new evidence and its relevance, and contribute to this evidence base by supervising and participating in high quality audit and research programmes.
To be involved with the development of radiotherapy services.
To use advanced communication skills to support patients and carers in informed decision making about their care.
To assist and deputise for the radiotherapy management team as required.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
See attached Job Description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Danielle Gover
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
12 Month(s)
Working pattern
Part-Time, Compressed Hours
Reference number
184-OL-PU-3340
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA