Job overview
Join Our Team as a Therapeutic Radiographer at UHCW
Are you passionate about making a real difference in cancer care? At University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, we're looking for a dedicated Therapeutic Radiographer to join our forward-thinking Radiotherapy Department.
You'll work with cutting-edge technology, including advanced linear accelerators and imaging systems, in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. We're committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and offer excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
What we offer:
* A dynamic and inclusive team culture
* Access to state-of-the-art equipment
* Ongoing training and development
Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today and help us shape the future of radiotherapy.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
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A radiotherapy practitioner working as part of a Radiography team under the supervision of Senior Radiographers, rotating throughout the department to planning and delivering radiotherapy treatment using highly specialist equipment. Providing information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode.
The department provides clinical placements for student radiographers and the postholder will be expected to participate fully in the training and mentoring of students.
Please note that the interview date will be held on 10th Dec 2025, tentatively, subject to availability.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire )
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Provide written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuring that explanations are appropriate to the patient's comprehension and level of understanding.
* Monitor patient's medical condition and progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to the appropriate consultant or deputy
* Educate, motivate and reassure patients to ensure compliance with treatment regimes assessing the patients' physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensure that it is appropriate to proceed with treatment.
* Participate in planning and delivering a supportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offering appropriate advice and counselling and making onward referrals where necessary
* Work within the standards and requirements of Quality Management System. and Contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.
* Supervise and train students and less experienced staff enabling their professional development.
* Undertake training/updates required to operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic/diagnostic potential.
* Move patients and heavy equipment using safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training annually in line with Trust policy.
* Participate in other Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.
For further details please see the attached job description.
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we'll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders