Therapeutic Radiographer Band 6 - Specialist Practitioner
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
We are looking for a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly multi-professional radiotherapy team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Torbay delivers a range of techniques, including Lung and Bone SABR and is actively engaged in research with both commercial and non-commercial trials.
You will be joining at an exciting time when we will be commissioning and installing SGRT on both our linacs and RT-CT scanner. In addition we are working towards implementation of a new electronic patient record which will go live in 2026.
You will be joining our caring, committed, and innovative team in beautiful South Devon.
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- You will work as part of a team on the linear accelerators providing safe and accurate radiotherapy treatment. The post holder will also rotate through pre-treatment to include RT-CT and pre-treatment data entry.
- Provide safe and accurate radiotherapy planning and treatment to patients to a broad range of tumour sites.
- Support the team leader in the day-to-day management of patient workflow, assisting in the organisation and management of the clinical workload.
- Be a requirement to work flexibly as the service demands.
- Provide exceptional patient care at all time.
Working for our organisation
We are a small department comprising of two matched Elekta VERSA Linacs, Mosaiq Oncology Management System, Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS), Limbus AI OAR outlining software and Canon Aquilion CT Scanner which was installed in 2024. The department actively participates in clinical trials.
We have a Support and Information Radiographer, Urology Specialist Radiographer, and Colorectal/Gynae Specialist Radiographers who are all independent prescribers. We have been actively involved in the award-winning late effects service project and in addition have a dedicated research radiographer embedded in the oncology research and development team.
We have exciting future plans which involve implementing SGRT in Summer 2025, upgrading our current version of Mosaiq by the end of 2025, implementation of EPIC (Spring 2026) and selecting and commissioning a new Treatment Planning System. Long term plans will involve preparing for back-to-back Linac replacement programs.
If you would like further information, please contact:
Naomi Hopkins, Head of Radiotherapy, [email protected]
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- DCR(T) or BSc (Hons) Therapy Radiography
Completion of Preceptorship period or appropriate previous experience at band 5 - Robust general knowledge of CT anatomy
- Able to communicate complex condition/treatment
related information requiring empathy, sensitivity and reassurance (to patients and carers) - Acquiring patient images/outlines using CT and dosimetry
- Reflective and self-appraising
For further information about this position, please see attached job description and person specification
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
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