Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Closing date: 18/06/2026
About this job
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer to join our workforce and be part of a friendly and patient-focused Radiotherapy Team.
The Deanesly Centre, based at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, is a paperlite radiotherapy facility equipped with four Elekta HD Linear Accelerators and a fully integrated Mosaiq network.
The department offers a range of advanced therapies including IMRT, VMAT, DIBH, IGRT, SABR, 4DCT/4DCBCT and gynaecological Brachytherapy, providing ample learning and development opportunities for staff.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the daily organization and running of the relevant unit
* Carry out accurate treatment of patients by radiotherapy under the supervision of a senior radiographer
* Assist the senior radiographer with localization, planning and verification procedures including specialised work with contrast media
* Undertake the calculation of treatment sheets and input prescription data onto the treatment unit computerized verification system, verifying treatment parameters with medical physicists and consultants when necessary
* Report immediately to the radiographer in charge of the unit any possible discrepancy found on the treatment prescription or any query regarding the interpretation of the prescription, plan or set-up during the initial calculation or at any time during the course of treatment
* Observe and report changes in the medical condition of patients to the radiographer in charge of the unit at the time
* Re‑assure patients, advise on care of reactions and give information and explanations about the treatment during and after the course as appropriate
* Administer / dispense drugs to patients under supervision from senior staff
* Carry out routine daily checks of equipment ensuring that any fault or variation from the normal is accurately recorded and reported immediately to the radiographer in charge
* Carry out clinic duties in treatment planning clinics and out‑patients clinics
* Demonstrate radiotherapy techniques and explain the basis of radiotherapy theory and side‑effects to medical physics students, medical students, nurses and other visitors to the department
* Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, tidy and safe order, reporting any malfunction or damage immediately
* Liaise with other members of staff and other departments to ensure the care and well‑being of patients throughout their treatment, working as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Fully participate in the clinical rota, including shift patterns and on‑call rota
* Comply with all statutory, Trust and Directorate policies and procedures and play a part in the development of such policies and procedures, particularly those relating to ISO 9000:2008, governance, risk management and other quality initiatives
* Contribute to clinical audit and all clinical governance issues as required
* Carry out radiotherapy treatments with attention to all aspects of caring for patients being prepared for and undergoing such treatment, working as part of the radiotherapy team
* Rotate through the treatment units and CT scanners, performing all duties as required
* Assist within a team of radiographers with specific responsibility for areas of quality and development to provide high standards of patient care
Qualifications
* Clinical experience within the radiotherapy setting
* Adaptability to support service needs
* Effective communication with all members of the oncology team
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