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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-8316821PCG
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading & Bracknell
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 (plus 5% R&R) per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/12/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 7

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

Job overview

Band 7 Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Band 7 Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly and forward-thinking Radiotherapy team at the Berkshire Cancer Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine expert clinical practice with operational clinical leadership, supporting the delivery of a high-quality pre-treatment service for patients undergoing radiotherapy.

You will play a key role in leading our CT Simulation and Virtual Simulation services, supporting advanced radiotherapy techniques, developing staff, driving service improvements and ensuring an outstanding patient experience throughout the radiotherapy pathway.

Working alongside our experienced multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver innovative and patient-centred cancer care whilst contributing to the strategic development of Radiotherapy services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide visible day-to-day clinical and operational leadership within the Pre-Treatment service, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred care.
  • Lead, motivate and support radiographers, assistants and learners, promoting a positive culture of excellence, inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
  • Act as an expert practitioner within CT Simulation, Virtual Simulation and pre-treatment, maintaining high standards of technical and clinical practice.
  • Practise autonomously at an advanced level, exercising professional judgement under IR(ME)R and making informed decisions where appropriate.
  • Manage and support patients through the planning phase of their radiotherapy pathway, using advanced communication skills to provide information, and compassionate care.
  • Ensure the safe and effective delivery of pre-treatment pathways, supporting treatment planning capacity and achievement of national cancer waiting time standards.
  • Support workforce development through clinical supervision, competency assessment, mentorship, and appraisal of staff and learners.
  • Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of new technologies and techniques, ensuring high standards.
  • Lead and participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activities, supporting compliance with IR(ME)R and other quality standards.
  • Work collaboratively and Deputise for senior radiotherapy leaders as required.

Working for our organisation

The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive radiotherapy services across Reading and Bracknell and is equipped with:

  • Four Elekta linear accelerators
  • Two GE CT scanners
  • Surface Guided Radiotherapy technology
  • High Dose Rate Brachytherapy service
  • Superficial X-ray treatment unit
  • Advanced treatment techniques including:
    • SABR
    • VMAT
    • DIBH
    • Adaptive Radiotherapy

We pride ourselves on being a supportive, welcoming and inclusive team where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Our Radiotherapy service is committed to delivering high quality, compassionate care and to supporting the development of our workforce.

 You will be joining a forward‑thinking team with access to:

  • A supportive senior leadership team.
  • Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
  • Involvement in service development, innovation and quality improvement.
  • A strong focus on staff well-being and collaborative working.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working as a senior radiographer
  • Highly specialised knowledge of all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Experience in pre treatment leadership or management

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Diploma of the college of radiographers or BSc (Hons) equivalent
  • HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
  • Post graduate qualifications or experience gained on the job equivalent to Masters degree level
  • Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Competent in cannulation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy will automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Azma Siddiqui
Job title
Radiotherapy Workforce Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183225685
Additional information

Azma Siddiqui (Radiotherapy Workforce Manager) 0118 322 5685 / [email protected]

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