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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
Band 8b (starting at band 8a)
Contract
Permanent: Post will probably initially start at band 8a training post until completion of training period unless candidates have completed all of the required training on appointment
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-3684
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£53,755 - £72,293 Band 8a until completion of training period
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
11/07/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer - Breast

Band 8b (starting at band 8a)

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Applications are invited for a newly created Consultant Radiographer posts to work with Breast Radiotherapy patients within UHDB (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton).

The postholder will be expected to undertake a training programme to develop into an independent consultant practitioner delivering a comprehensive radiotherapy service to breast patients within the defined scope of practice.

The postholder will provide expert clinical practice, advice and support across the radiotherapy pathway, from referral to treatment delivery and follow up.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive therapeutic radiographer consultant service for cancer patients requiring breast radiotherapy, improving service delivery to patients undergoing radiotherapy, optimising the use of existing resources and developing services

To manage their own complex patient caseload accepting referrals from the Consultant Clinical Oncologists or multidisciplinary team. This will involve providing clinics for the clinical assessment and review of patients that are for consideration of breast radiotherapy

To contour, approve and prescribe Radiotherapy in accordance with clinical protocols

To undertake informed consent within the boundaries of department protocol

To review patients undergoing external beam radiotherapy and advise and manage acute radiation induced toxicity

To undertake independent or dependant prescribing or administration of medication using Trust protocols and in accordance with current legislation

Closing date: 29 June 2025

Date of interview: 11 July 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • DCR(T) or BSc in Radiotherapy and Oncology
  • MSc in a related subject or working towards HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Desirable progress towards a Doctorate level qualification
  • Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Expert knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and breast oncology
  • Extensive experience working in Radiotherapy
  • Expert knowledge of regulations relating to informed consent
  • Knowledge of the whole cancer patient pathway
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of patient assessment and review
  • Evidence of involvement in publications at national meetings
  • Evidence of managing and implementing change

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communicator - verbal and written
  • Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
  • Ability to work independently
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of conflict resolution - managing patient concerns and complaints

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates awareness of UHDB Trust values
  • Can provide examples of demonstrating Trust values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

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

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sue Marriott
Job title
Radiotherapy Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 783292
Additional information

Lydia Kedziorek - Principal Treatment Superintendent - [email protected]

Michelle Bradley - [email protected]

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