Senior Therapeutic Radiographer in Worcester

We are looking to recruit committed, patient focused Senior Therapeutic Radiographers (band 6) to come and join our friendly team here at the Worcester Oncology Centre. As a senior radiographer you will be working with and deputizing for a team leader on set or in the pre-treatment area.

We are based in a new bespoke purpose built building on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site, with beautiful views of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. Worcester is a thriving city on the banks of the River Severn, close to areas of outstanding natural beauty. We have close links to the M5; Birmingham, Cheltenham and Bristol are all within easy reach.

We are a small friendly team of approximately 35 radiographers. We have 3 Elekta Linacs, 2 of which are capable of 4DXVI as well as a superficial unit and a Cannon wide bore CT scanner as well as Raystation planning system on which you'll carry out Vsim planning. We are paper light utilizing Mosaiq which is shared with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. We strive to ensure that all patients are treated in a supportive and calming environment. As a result, we offer excellent facilities for patients including Radiographer led clinics as well as site specialist radiographers. 2026 will be an exciting year for us with the start of our full equipment replacement program as well as the installation of SGRT. We provide placements for undergraduate students from Birmingham City University.

Main duties of the job

You will be an experienced practitioner rotating through the Radiotherapy Department providing clinical technical services using a range of highly specialist Radiotherapy Treatment and planning equipment. The post holder will work with and deputise for the treatment Team Leaders (band 7) in managing the caseload, staff and equipment of their designated unit maintaining associated records and delivering evidence based, patient centred care. The department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers, and the post holder will be expected to participate fully in the supervision, training and assessing of students. You will be expected to participate in the departmental on call rota.

Key Duties

• Take responsibility for the correct interpretation, application and delivery of routine and complex Radiotherapy treatment prescriptions using advanced clinical skills.
• Ensure that highly specialist Radiotherapy equipment is used safely and accurately within the tolerances defined for the technique/procedure and in accordance with manufacturers guidance and departmental protocols.
• Undertake verification processes evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT, ensuring that results are systematically analysed to maintain treatment accuracy.
• Clinically justify any deviation from department protocols or predetermined tolerances keeping appropriate records and calling on other members of the multidisciplinary team for further advice/action as necessary.
• Ensure that in-vivo dosimetry measurements are undertaken for patients receiving external beam treatment and act on measurements that are out of tolerance.
• Undertake treatment localisation and verification using CT scanner and virtual simulator acquiring appropriate images and ensuring that all setup information is recorded accurately and unambiguously, including undertaking cannulation and IV contrast administration.
• Identify and undertake appropriate pre-treatment processes including patient scheduling, production of vsim treatment plans, input and checking of treatment critical data using the patient management system (Mosaiq), transfer of images, electronic checking of complex treatment prescriptions, collation of all treatment accessories and requirements prior to the patients first visit.
• Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment related processes to ensure a seamless pathway for the patient.
• Undertake out of hours and on-call duties to support full service delivery.
• Provide written and verbal information to patients and carers on all aspects of Radiotherapy treatment and its associated side effects and reactions ensuring that explanations are appropriate to the patients comprehension and level of understanding.
• Plan and implement an appropriate supportive care package for patients liaising with other departments, professionals and agencies to optimise support before, during and after treatment.
• Educate, motivate and reassure patients to ensure compliance with treatment regimens assessing the patients physical and emotional state on a daily basis to ensure that it is appropriate to proceed with treatment.
• Supervise, train and assess less experienced staff and students in the workplace, setting high standards and enabling them to develop their professional skills.
• Deputise for the Team Leaders in all technical aspects of work within the treatment room, in the day to day management of the treatment unit (including management of junior staff and students) and its workload/appointments.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust Mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.
• Be involved in research and development within the department as required facilitating the implementation of evidence based practice.
• Ensure that all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment is used according to manufacturers guidelines and departmental policies seeking advice from appropriate sources.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.
• Report all clinical incidents in line with departmental policy.
• Communicate and receive sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate with cancer patients and their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that each patient understands the treatment procedure for which they are undergoing.