Job Description

We are a networked, paperless, Varian department. We have a managed service contract securing a fleet of five Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, two CT simulators, a Bravos brachytherapy unit and Xstrahl superficial unit. Our dosimetry planning is radiographer-led, predominately using VMAT and IMRT. We also have an established SABR service and an expanding on treatment review team including a radiographer led late effects review service. We have SGRT (Align RT) on all our Linacs and on CT (SimRT).
We are a clinical placement site for student radiographers from the University of Suffolk and University of Hertfordshire (UH) and apprentices from Sheffield Hallam University and UH giving you the opportunity to help us shape the next generation of therapeutic radiographers.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for forward-thinking team players who want to play a role in keeping our service at the forefront of modern radiotherapy. We understand the importance of radiographer advancement and will help you with your personal development.
To fit in with the team, applicants should be enthusiastic and highly motivated with excellent communication skills. As a department with an extensive image review focus, we are looking for applicants with a keen interest in this area.
You will work a four-day week with a day off during the week, working early and late shifts between 07:00 - 20:00hrs. You will be expected to work some Saturdays, bank holidays and on-call duties at the weekends.
If this sounds like the job for you and you would like some further information or to arrange a visit, please contact joannee.thomas@nnuh.nhs.uk. Alternatively, contact Jo on 01603 646736.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
29,970 to 36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
234-25-M0135
Job locations
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Job description
Job responsibilities

• To deliver, with a high level of skill and accuracy, radiotherapy treatments using external beam radiation and/or sealed sources.
• To assist the senior radiographers in the planning and marking up of patients treatments alongside clinicians and other team members.
• To be actively involved in the pre/post planning processes, including treatment course scheduling, calculations for treatment dose and programming of the treatment plan using computer systems.
• To actively undertake QA procedures within the department, including:

• Responsibility for preparation of Radiotherapy treatment and planning machines, for daily clinical use
• Invivo dosimetry monitoring daily radiation dose to the patient
• Treatment image review, including on-line corrections
• Fault Reporting
• To ensure patients holistic needs are cared for, by involving other health care professionals where necessary.
• To provide patients and carers with verbal and written advice specific to their needs.
• To ensure that accurate statistics and records are maintained, in line with the policies of the department.
• To assist in the organisation of the day to day running of the unit.
• To deputise, when necessary, for the Senior Radiographer.
• To liaise with all other departments concerned with the patients management.

Please refer to the for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Job description
Job responsibilities

• To deliver, with a high level of skill and accuracy, radiotherapy treatments using external beam radiation and/or sealed sources.
• To assist the senior radiographers in the planning and marking up of patients treatments alongside clinicians and other team members.
• To be actively involved in the pre/post planning processes, including treatment course scheduling, calculations for treatment dose and programming of the treatment plan using computer systems.
• To actively undertake QA procedures within the department, including:

• Responsibility for preparation of Radiotherapy treatment and planning machines, for daily clinical use
• Invivo dosimetry monitoring daily radiation dose to the patient
• Treatment image review, including on-line corrections
• Fault Reporting
• To ensure patients holistic needs are cared for, by involving other health care professionals where necessary.
• To provide patients and carers with verbal and written advice specific to their needs.
• To ensure that accurate statistics and records are maintained, in line with the policies of the department.
• To assist in the organisation of the day to day running of the unit.
• To deputise, when necessary, for the Senior Radiographer.
• To liaise with all other departments concerned with the patients management.

Please refer to the for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Degree in Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology or equivalent degree
• State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Skills
Essential

• Well motivated
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service

Attitude, aptitude
Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Degree in Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology or equivalent degree
• State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Skills
Essential

• Well motivated
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service

Attitude, aptitude
Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion