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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with BH, occasional weekend working and on call)
Job ref
223-DMR-723
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£55,690 - £62,682 per annum / pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Pre-Treatment Radiographer and Deputy Manager

Band 8a

Job overview

We are seeking applications from a suitably qualified Radiographer that has extensive pre-treatment experience and has been working in a leadership role.  Candidates, however must have an in-depth knowledge and a passion for pre-treatment and must have experience in leading a team as the post holder will be Deputy Manager and will need to act up in Radiotherapy Services Manager absence. The post will involve working clinically in CT, providing support to all radiographers on pre-treatment issues, line manager for pre-treatment team as well as managerial responsibilities.     

On-going professional development is actively encouraged.

Main duties of the job

  • Be an expert in pre-treatment 
  • Provide advice and training
  • Maintain clinical skills
  • Support Radiographers
  • Some management responsibilities for staff appraisals etc
  • Experience in virtual simulation
  • Trained in IV canulation 
  • Act as deputy manager
  • Liaise with Clinical Oncologist, Physics and CNS
  • Oversee radiotherapy scheduling

Working for our organisation

The department consists of 3 Varian Linear Accelerators; including 3 Truebeams with SGRT and 6dof couch, a Gulmay Unit and a Canon Aquilian wide bore CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse. We have an active Clinical Trials department and participate in most major trials.

We have recently expanded our Lung SABR service to include bone and nodes. Further technical developments are planned for introduction in the near future. 

 We actively encourage role development and support staff in achieving their personal goals and aspirations. All staff have the opportunity to work flexible hours; full-time posts work 37.5 hours over four long days with a day off. All staff participate in on-call for emergency patients at the weekend and bank holiday working.

Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life. If you would like to become part of our dedicated, caring team we would like to meet you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

 

    

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in radiotherapy
  • State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Postgraduate study at MSc level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Professional specialist knowledge and skill acquired through relevant practical experience post qualification in all aspects of pre-treatment.
  • Wide range of experience in CT scanning and radiotherapy treatment modalities, equipment and techniques resulting in the physical skills required to precisely position a patient for radiotherapy and make decisions to improve patient care.
  • Comprehensive understanding of national issues that will influence practice
  • Pre-Treatment and treatment experience at a senior level
  • Management experience including leading a team
  • Experience with 4DCT
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement with staff training and service improvement
  • Experience of leading and organising change
  • Experience with RGSC

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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

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Killey
Job title
Radiotherapy Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

Please contact Louise Killey [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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