Therapeutic Radiographer – OXFORD CANCER CENTRE
Band 5
Main area Radiotherapy Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 321-SW-7047139-B5-PUB
Site Churchill Hospital Town Oxford Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2025 23:59
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. For more information about our values and value based interviewing please visit https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values.
Job overview
Exciting Opportunity with us in Oxford!
If you're a qualified or almost qualified Therapeutic Radiographer – join the Oxford Radiotherapy Department and be part of a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to delivering compassionate excellence.
As a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality radiotherapy treatment using advanced techniques like SABR, VMAT, DIBH, TBI and SRS. You’ll work with an experienced team in a friendly, welcoming environment where your development and well‑being matter.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for Radiographers who are dedicated to delivering care with both compassion and respect. Our department is equipped with cutting‑edge technology, including Varian Halcyons, Varian TrueBeams incl. 6DoF, RGSC and SRS capability; Siemens CT GoSims and HDR all networked by ARIA. We are a multi‑site centre with satellites in Swindon & Milton Keynes – 3 sites, 1 team!
We’re committed to your growth with a solid induction and preceptorship programme, and after 12 months of experience post qualifying, you’ll have the opportunity to join our Link Programme to Band 6. Successful completion equals automatic promotion Band 6!
With access to CPD funding for courses and conferences, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
Join us and make a real difference in cancer care while enjoying life in one of the UK’s most iconic cities!
Main duties of the job
* Work as a member of the team of Radiographers covering all sections of the department including mould room, CT scanning, virtual simulation and contouring, delivery of a wide range of both simple and complex treatment and IGRT techniques
* Liaise with the multidisciplinary team
* Assist with the day‑to‑day organisation of a treatment unit to ensure an efficient service is delivered and workload targets are achieved
* Supervise, support & teach junior members of staff and students
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more https://www.ouh.nhs.uk.
The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Visits to the department can be arranged. Please contact Elizabeth Lewis or Sharon Duxbury for more information on the role or to arrange a visit.
Email: elizabeth.lewis@ouh.nhs.uk or sharon.duxbury@ouh.nhs.uk
Tel: 01865 235476
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
* BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy
* HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer
* Awareness of HCPC standard of conduct
Experience
* Recent experience of working clinically within radiotherapy
* Experience in NHS
* Experience of paid employment either full or part time
* Experience of using Varian equipment including linacs, virtual simulation and Eclipse treatment planning system
Knowledge
* Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques together with the principles underlying them
* A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems
* Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments
* Core knowledge of a range of imaging equipment and principles underlying their use
* Detailed understanding of the disease process of malignant tumours
* Understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practise
* Good anatomical knowledge
* Knowledge of the department and Trust values and behaviours
* Awareness of governance and its importance in maintaining safe practise
* Knowledge of research and trials
* Knowledge of risk management
Skills & Abilities
* Good technical and manual dexterity skills required to operate sophisticated equipment in a field of rapidly changing technology
* Ability to work to fine tolerances and understand the importance of accuracy
* Good communication and team work skills
* Good patient care with the ability to deliver and receive sensitive information
COVID‑19: The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID‑19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short‑listing process, usually within 2 weeks.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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