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Therapeutic Radiographer

Newcastle upon Tyne On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care£32k – £39k / year
Radiotherapy DeliveryPatient CareImagingDose CalculationVMAT

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BSc in Radiotherapy and be state registered with the Health Professions Council. Essential requirements include knowledge of modern radiotherapy equipment, health and safety legislation, and the ability to work flexible shifts.

Job Description

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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 31 August 2026

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Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to begin or develop your therapeutic radiographer career at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care. We are a forward-thinking service with a programme of innovation, including MRI-based planning, Hypersight, SGRT and online adaptive solutions.

As part of our friendly and supportive team, you will contribute to the delivery of radiotherapy treatments to approximately 8,000 patients each year, across both adult and paediatric services. Using the latest Varian and Siemens technology we routinely deliver VMAT, gating, SABR, SRS, daily IGRT, SXT, TBI and TSEI.

We are committed to supporting your development with an established structured training programme rotating through pre-treatment and treatment sections, enabling you to build confidence and develop a broad range of clinical skills. There are opportunities to become involved in extended practice as your experience grows.

Newly qualified radiographers are encouraged to apply and are supported through our Trust Preceptor programme to guide you through your transition into clinical practice and build a strong foundation for your career.

  • Interview Date Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September 2026
  • 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

We Are Seeking a Skilled, Reliable, Adaptable And Trustworthy Therapeutic Radiographer Who Will Complement Our Existing Team Of Professionals. The Postholder Will Have An Excellent Knowledge Of Radiotherapy, Demonstrating a Professional, Caring And Kind Attitude Embracing Our Trust Values. The Postholder Will:

  • Work on a rotational basis as a member of the radiotherapy team in both the pre-treatment and treatment sections as required; working with the wider oncology team to support the delivery of radiotherapy procedures including pre treatment imaging, plan preparation and treatment.
  • Undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy.
  • Contribute to holistic patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.

About Us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

  • Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
  • Freeman Hospital
  • Newcastle Dental Hospital
  • Cramlington Manor Walks
  • Urgent treatment centres
  • Newcastle Fertility Centre
  • Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
  • Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Details

Date posted

17 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2026-32-42-DR

Job locations

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

  • To work on a rotational basis as a member of the radiographic team on a treatment machine delivering radiotherapy, or in the imaging section acquiring images and planning radiotherapy.
  • To implement and deliver radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery.
  • To undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy.
  • Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.
  • To participate in student and staff training.

Why Newcastle?Newcastle combines a vibrant city with beautiful coastlines and countryside. Known for its friendly atmosphere, rich cultural scene, and affordable living, the city provides the perfect balance between career and lifestyle.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and innovative environment.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

  • To work on a rotational basis as a member of the radiographic team on a treatment machine delivering radiotherapy, or in the imaging section acquiring images and planning radiotherapy.
  • To implement and deliver radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery.
  • To undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy.
  • Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.
  • To participate in student and staff training.

Why Newcastle?Newcastle combines a vibrant city with beautiful coastlines and countryside. Known for its friendly atmosphere, rich cultural scene, and affordable living, the city provides the perfect balance between career and lifestyle.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and innovative environment.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications & Education

  • BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
  • State Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with Health Professions Council

Desirable

  • Evidence of post-graduate training/study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Recent graduation or recent employment as a therapeutic radiographer
  • Required to undertake Return to Practice training and study if out of practice for greater than 2 years
  • Knowledge of modern radiotherapy equipment, systems and techniques
  • Knowledge of quality assurance in radiotherapy, health & safety, IRR and IR(ME)R legislation

Desirable

  • Recent employment in a large modern radiotherapy centre
  • Potential to progress within the profession

Essential

Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent communication and technical skills
  • IT Skills
  • Able to teach, train, and motivate others; students, visitors or other staff
  • Able to work flexible hours/shifts and participate in the radiotherapy on-call rota & CHART with locally agreed terms and conditions
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work for sustained periods under pressure

Desirable

  • Willing to participate in out of hours departmental activities
  • Willing to study/carry out projects. Positive attitude towards the holistic approach to patient care

Person Specification

Essential

  • BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
  • State Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with Health Professions Council

Desirable

  • Evidence of post-graduate training/study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Recent graduation or recent employment as a therapeutic radiographer
  • Required to undertake Return to Practice training and study if out of practice for greater than 2 years
  • Knowledge of modern radiotherapy equipment, systems and techniques
  • Knowledge of quality assurance in radiotherapy, health & safety, IRR and IR(ME)R legislation

Desirable

  • Recent employment in a large modern radiotherapy centre
  • Potential to progress within the profession

Essential

  • Excellent communication and technical skills
  • IT Skills
  • Able to teach, train, and motivate others; students, visitors or other staff
  • Able to work flexible hours/shifts and participate in the radiotherapy on-call rota & CHART with locally agreed terms and conditions
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work for sustained periods under pressure

Desirable

  • Willing to participate in out of hours departmental activities
  • Willing to study/carry out projects. Positive attitude towards the holistic approach to patient care

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For Questions About The Job, Contact:

Clinical Specialist Radiographer

Julie Johnson

julie.johnson6@nhs.net

01912448741

Details

Date posted

17 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2026-32-42-DR

Job locations

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Supporting documents

Privacy notice

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

Education

Bachelor DegreeProfessional CertificatePostgraduate Degree

Skills

Radiotherapy DeliveryPatient CareImagingDose CalculationVMATSABRSRSIGRTSXTTBITSEICommunication SkillsIT SkillsTechnical SkillsClinical PracticeQuality Assurance

About #CatchUpWithCancer

1 in 4 people will need radiotherapy at some point in their life. Not everyone receives the best treatment for their cancer because advanced radiotherapy techniques are currently restricted. Research shows that nearly 24,000 patients are missing out on vital radiotherapy every year. This needs to change. ​ We are campaigning for increased funding and better organisation of radiotherapy. Support our campaign by emailing your MP - this letter will ask them to ensure that every patient gets the best radiotherapy treatment for their cancer, no matter where they live.