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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Therapeutic Radiographer
The closing date is 14 July 2026
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Job Summary
NHS Band 6 salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours per week: 37.5 hours (Full-Time)
Contract type: Permanent
As a Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer you will undertake radiotherapy treatment and planning, on a rotational basis, using ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer or benign disease, with both curative and palliative intent. You will carry out radiotherapy procedures using a variety of specialised high energy radiation equipment, operating in conjunction with radiotherapy IT systems and various imaging systems.
Main duties of the job
As part of your duties you will assist and deputise for the Team Leader to manage the administrative and patient workload of a defined area, and manage the complexities of a treatment course, supervise and teach staff in a work base, providing an efficient and high quality radiation treatment service.
You will make confident decision-making utilising complex technical data, utilising professional judgment in the practical application of treatment plans and in accordance with local protocols.
About Us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted
30 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2448F
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Alongside your team you will be responsible for daily clinical evaluation of the patient before, during and after treatment, assessing their fitness for treatment, ensuring the safe delivery of the patients radiation exposure and the accurate recording of treatment data.
You will be responsible for own and teams compliance with quality assurance protocols within the department and IR(ME)R (2017) , IRR17 regulations, pertaining to the radiotherapy treatment and pre- treatment equipment. You will undertake routine quality assurance checks of department equipment and report and record all equipment faults in a timely fashion, according to departmental procedures
For full job details please refer to enclosed job description.
Please See Also Attached Information About The Radiotherapy Department.
Please see also attached information about the Radiotherapy department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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BSc Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
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HCPC registration to practice as a Therapeutic Radiographer
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Post-graduate education (or be willing to take part in Level 7 education)
Experience
Essential
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Appropriate level of post qualification experience, working across both treatment and pre-treatment areas, using a range of modern equipment
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Experience of working in orthovoltage & brachytherapy is desirable
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Experience of a range of radiotherapy treatment techniques
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Previous experience of working within the NHS as a Therapeutic Radiographer
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
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Effective at working independently and within a team
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Ability to deal with emotive and confrontational situations using conflict resolution skills
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Ability to deal with and respond to interruptions in the working environment
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Strong personal resilience and ability to act appropriately in stressful and/or emotive situations
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Demonstrable competency in the use of all aspects of complex radiotherapy treatment and planning equipment
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Ability to successfully problem-solve and trouble-shoot treatment and planning related patient setup issues
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Ability to understand own limitations and when to ask for help
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Demonstrable skills in teaching and supervising student radiographers
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Understand the benefits of and how to work within an ISO9001:2015 quality system
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Awareness of national cancer agenda and how it relates to own practice
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Current knowledge of developments in radiotherapy practice
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Evidence of CPD
Person Specification
Essential
-
BSc Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
-
HCPC registration to practice as a Therapeutic Radiographer
-
Post-graduate education (or be willing to take part in Level 7 education)
Essential
-
Appropriate level of post qualification experience, working across both treatment and pre-treatment areas, using a range of modern equipment
-
Experience of working in orthovoltage & brachytherapy is desirable
-
Experience of a range of radiotherapy treatment techniques
-
Previous experience of working within the NHS as a Therapeutic Radiographer
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
-
Effective at working independently and within a team
-
Ability to deal with emotive and confrontational situations using conflict resolution skills
-
Ability to deal with and respond to interruptions in the working environment
-
Strong personal resilience and ability to act appropriately in stressful and/or emotive situations
-
Demonstrable competency in the use of all aspects of complex radiotherapy treatment and planning equipment
-
Ability to successfully problem-solve and trouble-shoot treatment and planning related patient setup issues
-
Ability to understand own limitations and when to ask for help
-
Demonstrable skills in teaching and supervising student radiographers
-
Understand the benefits of and how to work within an ISO9001:2015 quality system
-
Awareness of national cancer agenda and how it relates to own practice
-
Current knowledge of developments in radiotherapy practice
-
Evidence of CPD
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.
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.
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
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Hiring Manager
Ceri jamieson
ceri.jamieson@nhs.net
Details
Date posted
30 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2448F
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
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