Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
• State Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of post-graduate training/study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Recent graduation or recent employment as a therapeutic radiographer.
• Required to undertake Return to Practice training and study if out of practice for greater than 2 years.
• Knowledge of modern radiotherapy equipment, systems and techniques.
• Knowledge of quality assurance in radiotherapy, health & safety, IRR and IR(ME)R legislation.

Desirable

• Recent employment in a large modern radiotherapy centre
• Potential to progress within the profession

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and technical skills
• IT Skills
• Able to teach, train, and motivate others; students, visitors or other staff.
• Able to work flexible hours/shifts and participate in the radiotherapy on-call rota & CHART with locally agreed terms and conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work for sustained periods under pressure.

Desirable

• Willing to participate in out of hours departmental activities.
• Willing to study/carry out projects. Positive attitude towards the holistic approach to patient care.

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: 18 January 2026