Job summary
** Internal Vacancy **
This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified Radiographers already working as a senior Band 6 in the Radiotherapy Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals, NHS Trust. Candidates, however must have an in-depth knowledge and clinical experience in pre-treatment .

The post will involve working clinically in the CT scanner and the treatment units, providing support to other Radiographers on all pre-treatment issues and some managerial responsibilities. On-going professional development is actively encouraged.

The department consists of 3 Varian Linear Accelerators; including 3 Truebeams, a Gulmay Unit and a Canon wide bore CT scanner with radiographer-led palliative virtual simulation using Eclipse. We have an active Clinical Trials department and participate in most major trials.

We treat Lung, bone and noode SABR, and plan to introduce prostate SABR soon. We have introduced tattooless Radiotherapy with SGRT and are planning on expanding this service in the next few months. Further technical developments are planned for introduction in the near future.

Main duties of the job

• The postholder will be an expert in radiotherapy CT scanning.
• This role supports the Pre-treatment lead with managing and leading the team of radiographers who treat cancer patients using radiotherapy.
• It makes sure treatments are done safely and correctly, following national rules.
• It helps train and support staff, sharing expert knowledge and solving problems.
• It checks that equipment works well and helps bring in new technology.
• It talks with patients and families to explain treatments and give support. It helps improve the service by planning, auditing, and working with other teams.

About us
As part of this team we actively encourage role development and support staff in achieving their personal goals and aspirations.

Time away from work is just as important and Shropshire is a beautiful, mostly rural county where we enjoy a high quality of life. If you would like to become part of our dedicated, caring team we would like to meet you.

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum/ pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 223-PTT-738
Job locations: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in radiographic studies or equivalent DCRT
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Postgraduate study at MSc level or equivalent in Radiotherapy pre- treatment related subject
• Canulation qualification
• Viertual Simulation experience

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience
Essential

• Professional specialist knowledge and skill acquired through relevant practical experience post qualification on a full range of radiotherapy equipment and areas
• Wide range of experience in pre treatment radiotherapy treatment modalities, equipment and techniques resulting in the physical skills required to precisely position a patient for radiotherapy
• Comprehensive understanding of national issues that will influence practice
• Pre Treatment experience at a senior level
• Management experience
• Virtual Simulation
• IV Canulation

Desirable

• Involvement with staff training and service improvement
• Experience of leading and organising change

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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Radiotherapy Services Manager, Louise Killey, louise.killey@nhs.net, 01743261000

Supporting documents
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