University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Radiotherapy Pelvis Advanced Practitioner

The closing date is 19 November 2026

Job summary
University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Radiotherapy Pelvis Advanced Practitioner
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Fixed Term Contract End Date: 30/06/2027
Purpose for Fixed Term: Short-term funding

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to act into a Band 7 role as the Radiotherapy Pelvis Advanced Practitioner, leading a focused six-month programme to review and improve the pelvic radiotherapy preparation pathway. Working closely with Pre-Treatment, OTR and wider multidisciplinary team, you will map the current pathway, establish baseline measures and lead the implementation of a more standardised approach to pelvic preparation, hydration, patient information and staff guidance.

The role will make an important contribution to improving patient experience, reducing preparation-related issues and minimising avoidable delays or disruption to CT and subsequent treatment appointments. You will evaluate the impact of the changes and make recommendations for sustaining further improvements within the service.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience, £49,387 to £56,515 per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-SNM161126-I
Job locations: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead a focused six-month programme to review and improve the pelvic radiotherapy preparation pathway, including mapping current practice and establishing baseline measures.
• Develop and implement a standardised approach to pelvic preparation and hydration, including consistent patient information and staff guidance.
• Evaluate the impact of these changes on preparation-related issues, repeat or delayed appointments and the wider patient pathway, and make recommendations for sustaining improvements.
• Provide advanced clinical expertise within the pelvic radiotherapy pathway, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and supporting clinical governance, education and safe, effective radiotherapy delivery.

What experience and skills are needed:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Therapeutic Radiography, current HCPC registration and appropriate specialist experience in modern radiotherapy practice.
• Masters-level study, an appropriate module or equivalent experience relevant to advanced practice.
• Evidence of change management and service improvement skills, with the ability to lead and implement changes in clinical practice.
• Strong clinical leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and effectively across a multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will also be expected to participate in the departmental shift and on-call rota as required.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Masters degree or module/ equivalence
• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography/Diploma of College of Radiographers with specialist experience and courses.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Project management/educational experience/MSc
• Working towards SoR Accreditation

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Change management and implementation skills.
• Ability to lead and manage treatment delivery teams
• Knowledge/Experience of modern Radiotherapy Practice and latest technological advances

Desirable

• Understanding of wider cancer agenda and NHS commissioning structure
• Project work
• Evidence of the management of the patient experience in radiotherapy

Trust Values
Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Radiotherapy Operational Managers, Holly Hall, RadiotheapyOps@uhs.nhs.uk

Supporting documents
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