Therapeutic Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
Join the Oxford Radiotherapy Department as a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer, delivering safe, high-quality radiotherapy treatment using advanced techniques. You will work with cutting-edge technology and an experienced team, focusing on compassionate patient care. The role offers a solid induction, preceptorship, and opportunities for career development, including automatic promotion to Band 6 after 12 months post-qualification experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in cancer care in Oxford.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy
- HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer
- Awareness of HCPC standard of conduct
- Recent experience of working clinically within radiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Experience in NHS
- Experience of paid employment either full or part time.
- Experience of using Varian equipment including linacs, virtual simulation and Eclipse treatment planning system.
- Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques together with the principles underlying them.
- A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems.
- Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments
- Core knowledge of a range of imaging equipment and principles underlying their use
- Detailed understanding of the disease process of malignant tumours.
- Understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practise
- Good anatomical knowledge
- Knowledge of the department and Trust values and behaviours.
- Awareness of governance and its importance in maintaining safe practise.
- Knowledge of research and trails.
- Knowledge of risk management.
- Skills & Abilities
- Good technical and manual dexterity skills required to operate sophisticated equipment in a field of rapidly changing technology.
- Ability to work to fine tolerances and understand the importance of accuracy.
- Good communication and team work skills.
- Good patient care with the ability to deliver and receive sensitive information.
- Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy
- HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer
- Awareness of HCPC standard of conduct
- Recent experience of working clinically within radiotherapy
- Experience in NHS
- Experience of paid employment either full or part time.
- Experience of using Varian equipment including linacs, virtual simulation and Eclipse treatment planning system.
- Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques together with the principles underlying them.
- A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems.
- Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments
- Core knowledge of a range of imaging equipment and principles underlying their use
- Detailed understanding of the disease process of malignant tumours.
- Understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practise
- Good anatomical knowledge
- Knowledge of the department and Trust values and behaviours.
- Awareness of governance and its importance in maintaining safe practise.
- Knowledge of research and trails.
- Knowledge of risk management.
- Skills & Abilities
- Good technical and manual dexterity skills required to operate sophisticated equipment in a field of rapidly changing technology.
- Ability to work to fine tolerances and understand the importance of accuracy.
- Good communication and team work skills.
- Good patient care with the ability to deliver and receive sensitive information.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 11d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Therapeutic Radiographer
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Exciting Opportunity with us in Oxford!
If you're a qualified or almost qualified Therapeutic Radiographer - join the Oxford Radiotherapy Department and be part of a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to delivering compassionate excellence.
As aBand 5 Therapeutic Radiographer , you'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality radiotherapy treatment using advanced techniques likeSABR, VMAT, DIBH, TBI andSRS . You'll work with an experienced team in a friendly, welcoming environment where your development and well-being matter.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for Radiographers who are dedicated to delivering care with both compassion and respect. Our department is equipped with cutting-edge technology, includingVarian Halcyons, Varian TrueBeams incl.6DoF, RGSC andSRS capability, Siemens CT GoSims, andHDR all networked byARIA. We are a multi-site centre with satellites in Swindon & Milton Keynes - 3 sites, 1 team!
We're committed to your growth with a solid induction and preceptorship programme, and after 12 months of experience post qualifying, you'll have the opportunity to join our Link Programme to Band 6. Successful completion =automatic promotion Band 6!
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