About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting time to be joining our team of Radiographers at NCCC Carlisle with a programme of development including SGRT and MRI based planning. Our dedicated team of radiographers are responsible for delivering radiotherapy to around 1000 patients per year covering all adult cancers using VMAT solutions, SABR, daily IGRT and radiographer-led review. You will be fully supported with your ongoing training to develop your skills as a therapeutic radiographer. Newly qualified radiographers are encouraged to apply and are also supported through our Trust Preceptor programme.
Work-life balance is important to us and we currently operate 08:45 to 17:00 Monday - Friday so you will have plenty of time to enjoy and embrace all that our amazing location close to the Lake District National Park has to offer.
Interview Date Thursday 11 June 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a skilled, reliable, adaptable and trustworthy therapeutic radiographer who will complement our existing team of professionals. The postholder will have an excellent knowledge of radiotherapy, demonstrating a professional, caring and kind attitude embracing our Trust values. The postholder will:
Work on a rotational basis as a member of the radiotherapy team in both the pre-treatment and treatment sections as required; working with the wider oncology team to support the delivery of radiotherapy procedures including pre treatment imaging, plan preparation and treatment. Undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy. Contribute to holistic patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
To work on a rotational basis as a member of the radiotherapy team on a treatment machine delivering radiotherapy, or in the imaging section acquiring images and planning radiotherapy. To implement and deliver radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery. To undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy. Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers. To participate in student and staff training.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
317 Trustwide
CA2 7HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)