Therapeutic Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Job Summary

The Northamptonshire Centre for Oncology would like to hear from HCPC registered radiographers, or students due to qualify, who are ready to join our team of radiographer working in rotational posts across treatment and pre-treatment. Experience of working in a department achieving accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 is essential.

Our patients are fully supported through their Radiotherapy journey by our team of review radiographers and independent prescribers who work closely with the planning and treating teams.

To be a technically competent Radiographer capable of working in all main areas of the department (treatment, pre-treatment, and calculation room).

To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the assigned work area within the Radiotherapy department, ensuring the safe and accurate delivery or planning of radiotherapy treatment.

To supervise and provide clinical leadership to the students within the assigned work area, ensuring all staff work within Trust and departmental policies and guidelines.

To participate in the shift and on call rotas to provide a comprehensive service to thepatients in line with RCR and NICE guidance.

 

Main duties of the job

To act in accordance within the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times, HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained.

Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards.

To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met.

To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providinginput to updating documents as required.

To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing Q.A. checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly.

Complete the competency portfolios for each work area, ensuring tasks are only undertaken unsupervised once competency is confirmed

Supporting, training and supervising students and other junior radiographic staff within the assigned work area.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc honours in radiotherapy or equivalent qualification as recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer, post holder must ensure they meet and comply with all HCPC standards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Good experience of working across a range of treatment delivery and planning activities within the Radiotherapy Department as a qualified/ student radiographer
  • Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and responsibilities relating to own scope of practice
  • Up to date knowledge of current best practice across a broad range of radiotherapy techniques

Desirable

  • Experience of working with an accredited quality system.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Ability to mentor students or other junior staff and trainees

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).

Closing Date: 16 July 2025

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