Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated radiographer for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave with the enthusiasm to drive services forward.
The department of Clinical Oncology provides in-patient and out-patient care to patients with oncological malignancies, with the Radiotherapy Department treating patients from a wide geographical area, covering the whole of Lincolnshire. The department is fully networked with 3 Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators and a Halcyon due to go live April 2026 all with AlignRT motion management, Toshiba wide bore CT scanner and Nucleatron HDR brachytherapy unit. Planning is carried out using Varian Eclipse planning systems ensuring a seamless connection with the treatment units. IGRT and VMAT is in regular use for a variety of patient with delivery techniques advancing all the time.
We are in the process of installing a Varian Halcyon with a view to being clinical in April 2026
We are an award winning tattoo free and faceless mask service through the use of innovative surface guided technology.
Ongoing professional development is encouraged, with links to Sheffield Hallam University to support this. Many staff are now carrying out advanced roles in areas such as patient assessment and review, breast specialist, treatment imaging specialist and gynaecological insertions. The department has a well-established prostate and gynaecological brachytherapy service.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team of staff and to assist in the provision of a high quality Radiotherapy service.
Ensuring excellent team work contributes to the high quality and seamless radiotherapy service.
To work as part of the radiographic team on all the treatment units and in the planning CT scanner on a rotational basis.
To take charge of the treatment machine in the absence of the band 7 senior radiographer.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
357-LN QIA1916-A
Job locations
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please be advised that the start date for the successful candidate will be into the new financial year (April 2026 onwards). The exact timing will be confirmed at offer stage.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please be advised that the start date for the successful candidate will be into the new financial year (April 2026 onwards). The exact timing will be confirmed at offer stage.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and Oncology, or equivalent
* HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable experience at band 5 or band 6 radiographer grade
* Recent experience in the NHS
Desirable
* Experience of advanced technology
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
* An understanding of current treatment techniques
* Be able to demonstrate an awareness of advanced treatment techniques
* Be committed to a CPD programme
* Awareness of all legislation relevant to the post.
* Good organisational skills
* Able to develop good working relationships with all disciplines
* Team leadership skills
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake work based learning units
Specific Requirements
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure and to deal with stressful situations.
* Flexible and willing to undertake a wide range of duties as a member of a team.
* Careful and willing to pay attention to detail
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and Oncology, or equivalent
* HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable experience at band 5 or band 6 radiographer grade
* Recent experience in the NHS
Desirable
* Experience of advanced technology
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
* An understanding of current treatment techniques
* Be able to demonstrate an awareness of advanced treatment techniques
* Be committed to a CPD programme
* Awareness of all legislation relevant to the post.
* Good organisational skills
* Able to develop good working relationships with all disciplines
* Team leadership skills
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake work based learning units
Specific Requirements
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure and to deal with stressful situations.
* Flexible and willing to undertake a wide range of duties as a member of a team.
* Careful and willing to pay attention to detail
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
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Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
Employer's website
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