Senior Radiographer

Job summary The Northamptonshire Centre for Oncology would like to hear from experienced HCPC registered radiographers, who are ready to join our team of radiographers working in rotational posts across treatment and pre-treatment. Experience of working in an NHS department achieving accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 is essential. Our patients are fully supported through their Radiotherapy journey by our team of review radiographers and independent prescribers who work closely with the planning and treating teams. To be a technically competent Radiographer capable of working in all main areas of the department (treatment, pre-treatment, and calculation room). To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the assigned work area within the Radiotherapy department, ensuring the safe and accurate delivery or planning of radiotherapy treatment and deputising for the Band 7 team Leader as required To supervise and provide clinical leadership to the students and junior staff within the assigned work area, ensuring all staff work within Trust and departmental policies and guidelines. To participate in the shift and on call rotas to provide a comprehensive service to the patients in line with RCR and NICE guidance Main duties of the job To act in accordance within the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times, HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained. Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards. To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met. To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providing input to updating documents as required. To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing Q.A. checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly. Complete the competency portfolios for each work area, ensuring tasks are only undertaken unsupervised once competency is confirmed Supporting, training and supervising students and other junior radiographic staff within the assigned work area. About us Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received. We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities. University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs. Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum / pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 265-8337566-CSS Job locations University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Northamptonshire Northampton NN1 5BD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities General Responsibilities - To act in accordance within the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times, HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained. - Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards. - To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met. - To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providing input to updating documents as required. - To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing Q.A. checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly. - Complete the competency portfolios for each work area, ensuring tasks are only undertaken unsupervised once competency is confirmed - Supporting, training and supervising students and other junior radiographic staff within the assigned work area. Pre- Treatment - Undertake assessment of all patients prior to the planning procedure to ensure they are fit to undertake the procedure and