Job summary
We believe that every Therapeutic Radiographer working for us, plays a key role in improving patient experience and wellbeing, by providing the best possible care, using unique skills of the profession.

We're looking for passionate and committed individuals, who share our values, and want to invest in continuously improving patient experience.

If you're a qualified Therapeutic Radiographer looking for a new challenge, or a student due to qualify soon, and you feel passionate about patient care, then we would love to hear from you.

We have 3 Varian Truebeam linear accelerators all with Vision RT Surface Guided Radiotherapy along with a Varian Halcyon linear accelerator.

Our other equipment includes Philips Big Bore CT with full Ambient Lighting Experience, Superficial Xray Therapy; Nucletron HDR Brachytherapy; and Eclipse external beam planning system. We operate all equipment on the Varian ARIA platform. We are a reference site for Vision RT and Philips.

As a progressive teaching centre for Student Radiotherapists the trust has established links with Sheffield Hallam University where our educational facilities include a seminar room. The Trust actively encourages CPD and role extension with support available to pursue academic courses to further develop and enhance your skills.

Main duties of the job
To work as a Therapeutic Radiographer within the radiotherapy team to provide an efficient high-quality service of patient care and treatment, across all areas of the Radiotherapy Department; both during normal and extended working hours, and within an emergency / on-call commitment.

The Therapeutic radiographers cover all aspects of departmental workload & patient care: including Radiotherapy & Brachytherapy treatment, CT, treatment planning and clinics. The postholder will work within the team to deliver & record complex and highly accurate treatment & planning procedures for each patient, taking individual responsibility for one's actions within the whole team.

A contribution to shift working, weekend working and Bank Holiday cover, including Category 1 commitment is required in this post, as dictated by service need including the treatment of patients within an emergency service commitment.

To ensure the provision of an efficient high quality service of patient care and treatment, from all areas within the Radiotherapy Treatment Suite; both during normal and extended working hours and within an emergency service commitment.

Closing date of applications: 19 November 2026
Interview date: 3 December 2026

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A and Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-CDCS-4458
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI-generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy
• HCPC Registered as Therapeutic Radiographer

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of demonstrable working (includes during training) in at least one Radiotherapy department
• Core Knowledge of Radiotherapy Practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments within Radiotherapy

Skills and Ability
Essential

• Evidence of good communication within the Radiotherapy setting
• Awareness of IR(ME)R Regulations in Radiotherapy practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of UHDB Vision and Values
• Evidence of additional contribution / commitment e.g. student ambassador, CPD courses

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Principal Treatment Superintendent Chris Sharpe, christopher.sharpe2@nhs.net, 01332785131

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