Job Summary
The department is the host for the East Midlands radiotherapy network and has excellent transport links around the region and with the rest of the country. Being based at the Royal Infirmary site you will be within walking distance of the vibrant and historical city centre of Leicester.
Our scanners are Canon and GE wide bores with 4DCT and we use the ARIA Oncology management system, Prosoma Virtual Simulation and Varian Eclipse treatment planning systems. We have completed our linac replacement programme and have 4 TrueBeam linacs and a Halcyon linac.
The new purpose built brachytherapy suite contains the Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit which is being replaced this year and our superficial unit is also being replaced this year. We offer a wide range of treatments including DIBH and SABR for both primary lung and oligometastatic disease and we are introducing SGRT to 2 of our Truebeam linacs in the spring of this year.
There is a strong focus on staff development and culture so this is an excellent opportunity to utilise your clinical and leadership skills for the benefit of the LLR patient population and for those patients from further afield.
As a Band 6 you will be responsible for the area you are working in ensuring the workload is managed effectively and efficiently and staff and students are supported to meet their objectives. Please note overseas candidates are welcome to apply but must provide evidence of IELTS at Level 7 in your application.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and all members of the relevant team.
- To organise and supervise the work schedules and patient management on a Linear Accelerator or CT Scanner on a daily basis.
- To assist the Superintendent Radiographers in the daily management of the professional, efficient and effective provision of high quality care.
- To comply with all Trust and Departmental Policies, procedures and protocols, commenting and suggesting changes as necessary.
- To ensure a patient centred approach to the radiotherapy service.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification as a Therapeutic Radiographer (DCR(T) or BSc
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of Post Graduate CPD e.g. Masters Modules
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant experience (as qualified or student radiographer)
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of RT techniques
- Ability and willingness to acknowledge change in working practice
Desirable
- Experience of complex techniques (IMRT, IGRT, Adaptive RT)
- Experience of new techniques / technology
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Presents information clearly consistent with organisational policy
- Team player
Desirable
- Able to undertake presentations at departmental level
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Experience in dealing with complex and simple radiotherapy related issues
Skills
Essential
- Able to operate linear accelerators and/or radiotherapy planning CT scanners
- Ability to work in all areas of the department and handle all required devices and manoeuvre patients
Desirable
- IT skills: able to use Word and Excel
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Proven organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Reliable and flexible
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Sound knowledge of confidentiality / information governance issues
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
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.
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: 02 February 2026
