Job summary

Join our forward-thinking Radiotherapy team as a Band 8B Head of Radiotherapy Service at a large, high-performing acute hospital. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced professional to shape and deliver high-quality, patient-centred radiotherapy services in a dynamic and innovative environment.

You will play a pivotal role in operational management, service development, and strategic planning, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive excellence in cancer care. The post holder will lead on clinical governance, workforce development, and the implementation of advanced radiotherapy techniques, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based practice.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate leader with extensive clinical experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. You will be supported to develop your leadership potential while contributing to cutting-edge treatments and service transformation.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the strategic, operational and clinical management of the Radiotherapy Service and will be responsible for managing and developing services to meet current and future needs and for the delivery of the service in accordance with IR(ME)R, act as IRMER Supervisor under IRMER, Radiotherapy Service specification, ISO 9001/2015 Quality standards, UHCW NHS Trust Clinical Governance framework and NHS England requirements.
• Direct and manage the introduction of new, improved and optimised treatment and planning techniques and service improvements, utilising best available evidence, national guidance and results from research and development.
• Manage the service and resources of the Radiotherapy Department ensuring that services are delivered in a timely manner, in accordance with national and local targets and polices, within budget by trained and competent staff with clear objectives.
• Provide effective professional leadership for all Therapeutic Radiographers within the Trust and taking account of relevant legal, ethical and professional frameworks and maintaining high professional standards.
• Ensure that resources are available as appropriate through service planning.
• Provide external representation for the Radiotherapy service of the Arden Cancer Centre.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-AHP-B8B-8121447
Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Develop and manage the strategic and operational delivery of the Radiotherapy service.
• Liaise with senior management, clinical consultant, Radiotherapy Physics and other staff to ensure that national cancer targets are achieved.
• Ensure that all Radiotherapy services are provided to a consistently high standard and confirm to the Ionising Radiation (medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 legislation.
• Ensure work within the service is carried out in accordance with established standards and professional codes of conduct, applying professional judgement and experience.
• Provide professional leadership to all Therapeutic Radiographers within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Liaise with Group Director of Nursing for Medicine and Associate Director of Allied Health Professionals to promote Therapeutic Radiographers.
• Direct and manage the evaluation of new techniques and modalities to enhance and optimise the effectiveness of cancer treatment and planning in line with evidence and innovation in healthcare. Ensure that new clinical procedures and techniques are safely implemented and national standards are met.
• Manage and support the procurement and introduction into use of new equipment, in particular make decisions concerning acceptability, safety and clinical use from a service delivery perspective.
• Direct, develop and manage the Radiotherapy service within allocated resources and ensure the required resources are available. Liaise with the Oncology Lead Clinician for and senior management on issues or problems related to service provision.
• Manage Radiotherapy budget, providing a cost-effective service within Group targets and UHCW financial strategy
• Manage, supervise and plan the work of the Senior Radiographer team and Consultant Radiographers to ensure that service commitments are met in a timely, accurate and caring manner through appropriate line management with objective setting and performance reviews. Ensure that the Senior team have the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake individual performance reviews and objective setting for the department

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• DCR(T) or BSc Therapy Radiography
• HPC state registration
• MSc (or equivalent) in Therapy Radiography (or related subject) or significant relevant experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Knowledge of Lean or other improvement methodologies

Experience
Essential

• Substantial senior Radiotherapy experience
• Proven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisations
• Evidence of leadership development

Desirable

• Project Management Experience
• Experience of sitting on regional and national radiotherapy boards
• Experience of implementing Lean methodologies

Knowledge
Essential

• Expert knowledge of the post's area of responsibility and extensive knowledge of Radiotherapy equipment and techniques
• Sound knowledge of NHS agenda
• IRMER
• ISO 9000
• Health and Safety

Skills
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of current professional issues and the national cancer agenda
• Highly developed and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to organise and prioritise work according to service demands and competing pressures and time-scales
• Well-developed leadership, management, negotiating and counselling skills
• Ability to influence, persuade and motivate, sometimes within difficult situations
• Highly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision making skills
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Highly effective at working independently and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.