Section Lead Therapeutic Radiographer – Oxford Cancer Centre
Job Ref: 321-SW-7885575-B8a-EXT
Band: 8a (NHS AfC)
Location: Radiotherapy Department, Churchill Hospital, Oxford (Regular travel to Swindon & Milton Keynes)
Salary: £57,528 – £64,750 per annum (Yearly) Closing 04/05/2026
Job overview
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Therapeutic Radiographer ready to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting two Section Lead Therapeutic Radiographers to join our innovative team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead, inspire, and shape high-quality radiotherapy services. You will play a key role in delivering outstanding patient‑centred care while driving service development and innovation.
The role is primarily based in Oxford, with regular travel to either or both of our satellite centres in Swindon and Milton Keynes required, offering the opportunity to support and influence the wider radiotherapy service.
Main duties of the job
Provide strong leadership and technical expertise to your section and radiotherapy centre, ensuring safe, efficient and patient‑centred radiotherapy. The post holder will be part of a small team of 2–4 section leads responsible for workforce, service delivery, and clinical standards, supporting the delivery of high‑quality radiotherapy treatments using modern techniques and state of the art equipment. The role contributes to strategic service development, workforce development and training and continuous service improvement.
Person specification
Essential & Desirable
* BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy or Therapeutic Radiography & HCPC
* Evidence of postgraduate study or working towards MSc level
* Significant post registration experience in radiotherapy pathway delivery
* Experience working at Band 7 or equivalent senior level
* Experience supervising or managing staff
* Experience of recruitment including interviewing
* Experience of training staff and assessing competence for an area of practice
* MSc in Radiotherapy, Leadership or related subject
* Coaching or mentoring qualification
* Experience of Varian Radiotherapy equipment incl. Eclipse & ARIA
* Participation in radiotherapy research or clinical trials
* Experience of implementation of change in practice
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Equal opportunities
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are encouraged. We promote a safe, respectful hiring environment.
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