Therapeutic Radiographer – OUH Radiotherapy

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The closing date is 04 February 2026

BAND 5 THERAPEUTIC RADIOGRAPHER - OUH Radiotherapy @ Milton Keynes

We are seeking a motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to join the OUH Radiotherapy team in Milton Keynes
.

As a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer, you will play a key role in delivering safe and effective radiotherapy using techniques including SA , VMAT and DIBH
. You will work alongside an experienced and welcoming team in a modern environment where professional development and wellbeing are actively supported.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for individuals who demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. The department is equipped with a Varian True Beam with 6

DoF, RGSC and SGRT
, and a Siemens CT
, all networked by ARIA
. The service launched in early 2025 and forms part of a multi-site radiotherapy service across Oxford, Milton Keynes, and Swindon, combining the benefits of a close-knit local team with the resources of a large radiotherapy service.

We offer a comprehensive induction and preceptorship programme, with the opportunity to progress to Band 6 through our Link Programme with automatic promotion on successful completion. CPD funding is available to support ongoing development.

Milton Keynes offers excellent transport links
, affordable living
, and outstanding leisure facilities
, making it an ideal place to build both your career and lifestyle.

• Work as a member of the team of therapeutic radiographers covering all sections of the department including CT scanning, virtual simulation and contouring, delivery of a wide range of both simple and complex treatment and IGRT techniques
• Liaising with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with the day-to-day organisation of the CT and treatment unit to ensure an efficient service is delivered and workload targets are achieved.
• Supervise, support & teach junior members of staff and students.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.

Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH You Tube channel.

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Visits to the department can be arranged. Please contact Donna Hughes for more information on the role or to arrange a visit.

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• BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy
• HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer
• Awareness of HCPC standard of conduct

• Recent experience of working clinically within radiotherapy
• Experience in NHS
• Experience of paid employment either full or part time.
• Experience of using Varian equipment including linacs, virtual simulation and Eclipse treatment planning system.
• Experience of working with SGRT

• Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques together with the principles underlying them.
• A general understanding of computerised treatment planning systems.
• Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments
• Core knowledge of a range of imaging equipment and principles underlying their use
• Detailed understanding of the disease process of malignant tumours.
• Understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practise
• Good anatomical knowledge
• Knowledge of the department and Trust values and behaviours.
• Awareness of governance and its importance in maintaining safe practise.
• Knowledge of research and trails.
• Knowledge of risk management.

• Good technical and manual dexterity skills required to operate sophisticated equipment in a field of rapidly changing technology.
• Ability to work to fine tolerances and understand the importance of accuracy.
• Good communication and team work skills.
• Good patient care with the ability to deliver and receive sensitive information.

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