Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or B.Sc. Hons equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council registration

Desirable

• Management courses
• M.Sc. level award
• Research methodologies

Experience

Essential

• Radiotherapy experience: A variety of external beam delivery units
• Radiotherapy experience: Advanced Radiotherapy techniques in particular experience of IMRT and IGRT
• Radiotherapy experience: Completed preceptorship period
• Training and education: Informal teaching and training of students
• Personal development: Evidence of additional personal study, active CPD and working at the level of the advertised post

Desirable

• Radiotherapy experience: Pre-treatment units and dosimetry

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology
• Knowledge of principles of radiotherapy planning
• Working knowledge of Windows programmes
• Knowledge of and use of different information sources
• Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R)
• Knowledge and application of regulations related to obtaining informed consent

Desirable

• Good awareness of the different Treatment Regimes

Skills

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Able to prioritise and schedule tasks
• Able to plan and organise
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Ability to synthesize information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
• Able to think ahead, judge development trends, and plan accordingly
• Ability to make recommendations for change
• Able to challenge and question
• Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors, and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Flexible working hours within those rotas in the department
• Competent, professional approach
• Common Sense / pragmatic/practical
• Flexible/adaptable/open-minded
• Conscientious/reliable
• Accurate/thorough / pays attention to detail / methodical
• Able to cope with stress and pressure and meet deadlines
• Receptive and sensitive to the priorities of other staff groups
• Reliable and supportive

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 07 June 2026