Job summaryWe are excited to invite applications for a Therapeutic Radiographer - SRS/T Lead, Band 8a, to provide senior leadership and expert practise to the stereotactic intracranial radiotherapy (SRS/T) service. This is a unique opportunity to take a pivotal role within a highly dynamic and dedicated multi-professional team. We're looking for someone who thrives on collaborative working and can confidently lead the day-to-day coordination of this highly specialised pathway.
In this role you'll work closely with the SRS Lead Clinician becoming a vital point of support for patients as they navigate one of the most complex treatment journeys we deliver. Your contribution will help ensure every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expertly guided care.
The post holder will participate in the clinical roster and as such will have excellent clinical and technical skills in treatment delivery and image guidance, as well as attending multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure that the key performance indicators of the SRS/T service are achieved. Evidence of proactive organisational, development and leadership skills will be a key requirement of this role.
This appointment is offered at 0.8 WTE (30 hours per week), with core working days being Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please see the attached job plan for further information.
Interviews are expected to be scheduled w/c 14/09/26
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to develop highly specialist advanced skills and expertise in the delivery and management of SRS/T, with treatments delivered on a single dedicated treatment unit. Success in this role requires the development of expert knowledge of SRS/T patient pathways, with close liaison across Trust departments and the wider SRS/T network to ensure a seamless and high-quality service. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside an in-depth understanding of the technical and clinical aspects of SRS/T delivery, enabling them to effectively support the teaching and training of rotational staff and students during placements within this specialist service.
As a member of the Radiotherapy senior management team, you will also contribute to the operational management, strategic direction, and ongoing development of the wider department. Working collaboratively with fellow section leads and senior colleagues, you will help shape service delivery, support departmental objectives, and ensure the provision of safe, effective, and patient-centred radiotherapy services.
About usThe Radiotherapy Service serves a catchment population of approximately 1.6 million and is the provider of radiotherapy for the six London boroughs - Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. The service also receives national referrals from St John's Skin Clinic, based at GSTFT, for patients requiring specialist skin radiotherapy, Total Skin Electron Body radiotherapy (TSEBT). The service also provides TBI and stereotactic radiotherapy, body and intracranial treatment, and radiotherapy for a very small number of private patients. The service delivers in excess of 52,000 radiotherapy treatments and works in closest collaboration with colleagues at King's College NHS Foundation Trust, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.
DetailsDate posted: 21 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year pro -rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 196-LIS10735E
Job locations: Guys Cancer Centre at Guys Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification and functional form for further details of the post and its requirements.
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential- BSc, PgDip or DCR in Therapeutic Radiography
- Postgraduate MSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent knowledge
Desirable- Management or leadership qualification
- Non-medical prescribing certificate
- Project Management Qualification
Professional RegistrationEssentialExperienceEssential- Substantial post registration experience of working as a team leader
- Substantial current experience of working within a treatment specialist / review setting
- Experience of supervising/line manager of a staff group
- Current experience of a wide range advanced Radiotherapy techniques e.g. SABR, DIBH, SRS
- Experience of teaching/training junior staff and students
- Experience of delivering presentations
Desirable- Participation in Clinical Audit
- Experience of conducting staff appraisals
- Experience of clinical supervision
SkillsEssential- Research & audit skills
- Demonstrate organisational abilities and good time management skills
- Demonstrate a high level of communication skills
- Demonstrate complex problem solving and decision making abilities
- Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
