Go back The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Therapeutic Radiographer The closing date is 25 September 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Band 5 Therapy Radiographer-Chelsea Site The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research. The partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. The Chelsea Radiotherapy department has four Varian Truebeams , Cyberknife and a Brachytherapy Suite. The department has a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and utilise multi- modality imaging for planning This is a fantastic opportunity for band 5 radiographers who want to further consolidate their knowledge and gain extensive treatment experience. The ideal candidates will enjoy working as a part of a dynamic team delivering technically advanced treatments and excellent patient care. This post is available at the Chelsea site in London. These roles will provide the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of radiotherapy development, in a pioneering and technically advanced department, working with compassionate and dedicated radiographers who are committed to delivering high quality patient care in everything they do. The successful candidates will be given the training and support to be confident delivering advanced radiotherapy techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, VIBH and IGRT.If you would like further information please contact:

Mandy Humphreys, Lead Operational Superintendent:

mandy.humphreys@rmh.nhs.uk Main duties of the job The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out Radiotherapy processes at a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base, which may be a treatment unit, a brachytherapy unit, a CT scanner, a VS area or a treatment preparation area as prescribed, carefully and accurately and will participate as appropriate with clinical research activity in the department. The post-holder will liaise with medical, physics, nursing, clerical and support staff within the department and throughout the institution. The key working relationships will be with the Senior radiographers. About us The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Details Date posted 11 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-SB1840 Job locations The Royal Marsden Chelsea Chelsea SW3 6JJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self Participate as part of the team in the organisation of the radiotherapy work base. Be able to operate all equipment safely and efficiently as per manufacturers instructions, including local guidelines. Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations. Analyse and approve planning images and verification images following designated training and adhere to guidelines. Be responsible for accurate record keeping and that information required for statistics is provided as required by self. Participate in day to day and weekly quality control of equipment at the work base in accordance with

ISO 9001

documentation. Comply with department

ISO 9001

quality assurance programme. Participate in ongoing clinical audit procedures as required. Responsible for assessing daily each patients fitness for radiotherapy procedure. Guide and encourage patients through all stages of the radiotherapy process with support for both their physical and emotional reactions. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self Participate as part of the team in the organisation of the radiotherapy work base. Be able to operate all equipment safely and efficiently as per manufacturers instructions, including local guidelines. Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations. Analyse and approve planning images and verification images following designated training and adhere to guidelines. Be responsible for accurate record keeping and that information required for statistics is provided as required by self. Participate in day to day and weekly quality control of equipment at the work base in accordance with

ISO 9001

documentation. Comply with department

ISO 9001

quality assurance programme. Participate in ongoing clinical audit procedures as required. Responsible for assessing daily each patients fitness for radiotherapy procedure. Guide and encourage patients through all stages of the radiotherapy process with support for both their physical and emotional reactions. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme Experience Essential Experience (including as a student) of sophisticated RT equipment treating advanced techniques in a complex department, including understanding of IGRV, IMRT and imaging technologies Desirable Have experience (including as a student) in paper light/paper free radiotherapy processes Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation. Skills/Ability/Knowledge Essential Be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English; as will be required to manage sensitive information in situations that will require diplomacy and empathy. Display strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise tasks. Sensitive and considered manner to enable appropriate interaction with all team members, displaying appropriate confidence in own abilities. Computer literate with associated keyboard skills Commitment to personal and professional development Circumstances Essential Able to work non-standard hours between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 to meet the exigencies of the service and will be expected to participate in the non-residential radiotherapy weekend on call service and the weekend day or bank holiday service that runs up to 8 times a year to cover gaps in treatment. Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer (requires BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme Experience Essential Experience (including as a student) of sophisticated RT equipment treating advanced techniques in a complex department, including understanding of IGRV, IMRT and imaging technologies Desirable Have experience (including as a student) in paper light/paper free radiotherapy processes Have participated in research/audit/service evaluation. Skills/Ability/Knowledge Essential Be an effective communicator using both written and spoken English; as will be required to manage sensitive information in situations that will require diplomacy and empathy. Display strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise tasks. Sensitive and considered manner to enable appropriate interaction with all team members, displaying appropriate confidence in own abilities. Computer literate with associated keyboard skills Commitment to personal and professional development Circumstances Essential Able to work non-standard hours between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 to meet the exigencies of the service and will be expected to participate in the non-residential radiotherapy weekend on call service and the weekend day or bank holiday service that runs up to 8 times a year to cover gaps in treatment. Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Marsden Chelsea Chelsea SW3 6JJ United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Marsden Chelsea Chelsea SW3 6JJ United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Operational Superintendent Katie Kettlewell katie.kettlewell@rmh.nhs.uk Details Date posted 11 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-SB1840 Job locations The Royal Marsden Chelsea Chelsea SW3 6JJ United Kingdom Supporting documents Privacy notice The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)