Job summary37.5 Hours per weekThe James Cook University Hospital (JCUH) Radiotherapy department is a forward-thinking department equipped with 4 Elekta Agility and 2 Elekta EVO Linacs. Featuring IRIS high-definition AI imaging and adaptive planning capability. Our service delivers advanced treatments including Symmetry 4D SABR, Cardiac SABR and DIBH further enhanced by 3 Catalyst HD C-Rad SGRT devices. A new WOmed T-200 superficial unit is also due to be installed early 2027. Pre-treatment imaging consists of two Siemens wide-bore CT scanners with Prosoma software and an active brachytherapy service using Nucletron remote after-loading. We utilise Monaco and Raystation for treatment planning, with Mosaiq managing electronic data transfer throughout the department. Beyond technology, we are committed to our people. Awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM), we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming space for patients and a collaborative environment for staff. Our Radiographers are fully involved in the MDT approach to developments within department and we actively support clinical development from entry-level to Advanced Practitioner. The department has a major commitment to evidence based practice, and participates in multi-centre clinical research trials, led by our Radiotherapy Research Team. We are looking for highly motivated professionals with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team and help shape the future of radiotherapy at JCUH.
Main duties of the jobThe Clinical Specialist Lead Radiographer will provide expert clinical leadership within radiotherapy, with a focus on operational oversight, image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), and complex decision-making. The post holder will lead on acute operational needs, emergency treatment allocation, image review, and staff support to ensure safe, effective, and timely delivery of radiotherapy.
The role will contribute to service capacity management, multidisciplinary working, quality assurance, and workforce development by identifying trends, leading audits, and supporting training and peer review activities.
About usSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Person SpecificationQualifications & Training- BSc Hons in Radiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience- Evidence of supervisory / mentoring role
- Evidence of experience of advanced technical radiotherapy
- Evidence of clinical experience in a range of procedures, practices & equipment including 3D and 2D on set imaging
- Participation in clinical audit / research
Knowledge & Skills- Expert knowledge of planning / treatment delivery
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Demonstration of effective leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
