Radiographer

Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic Therapy Radiographer (Band 5) to join the team at our cancer centre in Macclesfield. The Macclesfield unit is the first Christie satellite centre with radiotherapy and chemotherapy departments and is therefore able to offer concurrent chemo-radiotherapy treatments. The department also delivers complex radiotherapy techniques (e.g. SABR and SGRT) using state of the art equipment. Consequently, we can offer a wide range of treatments to local patients, as well as varied development opportunities to radiographers. The post holder will be based at the Macclesfield site in East Cheshire but, will be expected to work across all Christie sites as required. This is a rotational post and you will have the opportunity to work across treatment and pre-treatment sections of the department. All candidates must be already registered with the HCPC and possess a Therapy Radiographer qualification (or evidence they are due to qualify this year). Main duties of the job Main Duties and Responsibilities Deliver safe, accurate, and high-quality radiotherapy treatment in accordance with prescribed treatment plans, departmental protocols, the Quality Management System, and relevant legislation. Work across treatment delivery and pre-treatment areas as part of a rotational service supporting patients throughout the radiotherapy pathway across Christie sites. Operate and perform safety checks on highly specialised radiotherapy and imaging equipment, reporting faults, variances, or malfunctions as required. Undertake and assess complex radiation dose calculations, interpret treatment prescriptions, and apply verification procedures to ensure accurate and reproducible treatment delivery. Position patients accurately, maintain comprehensive treatment records, and comply with all local, professional, and regulatory requirements, including Ionising Radiation Regulations and IR(ME)R. Contribute to the safe and efficient achievement of service workload targets while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. Provide compassionate, patient-centred support to individuals with cancer and their families, including communicating sensitive and confidential information, explaining treatment procedures and potential side effects, and offering emotional support where required. Monitor patients throughout treatment, identify treatment-related side effects, provide appropriate advice, and refer to other healthcare professionals when necessary. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients. Details Date posted 18 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 413-110318-CNS-RS Job locations Radiotherapy Macclesfield - E00864 The Christie at Macclesfield, Victoria Road Cheshire SK10 3BL United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients; undertaking the appropriate machine checks, reporting any variances, faults and malfunctions as necessary. This may include run up of equipment alongside the engineers at some sites. Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery complex calculations, involving a range of radiation types and energies. Interpret, monitor and evaluate the treatment prescription to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly. Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures. Follow appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets. Be able to accurately position