Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Therapeutic Radiographer - Pre-Treatment Team Leader
The closing date is 05 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, caring and highly motivated radiographer to work as a team leader in pre‑treatment at Guys Cancer Centre.
We are looking for a radiographer with an excellent technical background and strong leadership attributes to work in a sophisticated pre‑treatment department, with advanced scanning and planning techniques.
The department routinely operates extended day working and shift patterns apply for machine service days and unscheduled service interruptions.
Bank holiday and weekend working take place in line with the department and service operational needs.
Participation on the on‑call rota is a requirement of this post.
Main duties of the job
To join the leadership team in pre‑treatment to effectively deliver the service with the support of the section and operational lead radiographers.
To maintain excellent patient‑centred care at all times in line with the trust values.
To uphold high standards of accuracy and quality in all aspects of pre‑treatment, including preparations, patient positioning, CT scanning, contrast delivery, virtual simulation and working in MRI and PET‑CT.
To ensure that junior and rotating radiographers are supported in their learning and to drive service development.
About us
The Radiotherapy Service serves a catchment population of approximately 1.6 million and is the provider of radiotherapy for the six London boroughs – Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The service also receives national referrals from St John's Skin Clinic, based at GSTFT, for patients requiring specialist skin radiotherapy, Total Skin Electron Body radiotherapy (TSEBT).
The service also provides TBI and stereotactic radiotherapy, body and intracranial treatment (Dec 16), and for a very small number of private patients.
The service delivers in excess of 52,000 radiotherapy treatments and works in close collaboration with colleagues at King's College NHS Foundation Trust, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Knowledge / Qualifications
* BSc or DCR (T)
* Postgraduate diploma or equivalent knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by relevant practical experience
* HCPC registration
* MSc in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
* Management or Leadership qualification
Previous Experience
* Substantial experience of working as a Senior Radiographer/Band 6 in a Radiotherapy department to include work on a wide range of Radiotherapy equipment.
* Demonstrate experience on CT scanner and pre‑treatment virtual simulation and a willingness to work in all other areas as required.
* Contrast giving
Skills
* Demonstrate experience/knowledge of Radiotherapy planning.
* Demonstrate high levels of hand, eye and sensory co‑ordination to ensure precise patient set‑ups.
* Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Demonstrate Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff to achieve their full potential.
* Demonstrate organisational abilities and good time management skills.
* Demonstrate a high level of Communication skills, including the ability to deal with sensitive information & to deal with anxious and demanding patients using tact and persuasive skills.
* Demonstrate Problem solving and Decision Making abilities.
* Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
* Demonstrate a good level of theoretical skills.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the current Radiation Regulations.
* Demonstrate experience on a wide range of advanced Radiotherapy techniques e.g. SABR, DIBH, EEBH.
* Demonstrate knowledge of QA in Radiotherapy.
Additional Information
* Demonstrate recognition of the increase in Responsibilities the post will entail.
* Demonstrate the willingness to work flexible hours including on call duties.
* Demonstrate a willingness to participate in student training.
* Evidence of recent CPD activity.
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.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
£58,133 to £65,261 a year (Per Annum incl. HCA – pro rata)
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