Job Summary
Are you passionate about patient care and eager to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Therapeutic Radiographer to join our dynamic Pre‑treatment and Treatment Delivery team.
Job Details
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust – Therapeutic Radiographer – Peterborough. Closing date: 27 July 2026.
Main Duties
- Patient Treatment Evaluation: Critically evaluate all aspects of patient treatment to ensure optimal delivery, working closely with senior team leaders.
- Patient Support and Information: Provide essential support and information to cancer patients and their carers, maintaining a high level of patient care. Communicate complex and delicate information with the utmost tact and sensitivity.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with oncologists, physicists, radiographers, technicians, clerical staff, and other professionals to ensure seamless and effective patient care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or DCR(T) in radiotherapy.
- HCPC registration (or application for registration).
- Knowledge of working within IR(ME)R legislation.
- Understanding of radiotherapy.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide excellent, efficient customer service under significant work pressures and remain calm at all times.
- Ability to manage and prioritise own time and workload.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Well‑developed interpersonal skills – ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff and patients.
- Ability to deal with difficult and distressed patients/carers in a calm manner.
- Awareness of a range of clinic and radiotherapy specific treatment terminology.
- Willingness to take on new tasks and learn new skills.
- Flexibility towards role requirements.
- Ability to keep information confidential.
Desirable
- Recent knowledge of a scheduling/booking system.
- Knowledge of cancer patient treatment pathway and national targets.
Legal and Administrative Requirements
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be performed. Applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome; sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
Contact Information
Clinical Operations Manager – Paula Jones
paula.jones14@nhs.net
01733673157
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