Freeman Hospital
Therapeutic Radiographer
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion. With a strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally we are in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country.
We support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers, and genetic disorders. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and value an inclusive environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and especially those from under‑represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030 for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus.
Job Overview This is an exciting time to join our team of radiographers at NCCC Carlisle with a new SGRT kit installed on one of our two Varian Truebeam machines and MRI only planned prostate radiotherapy. Our dedicated team delivers radiotherapy to approximately 1,000 new referrals per year to all adult cancers using VMAT solutions, SABR and daily IGRT. You will be fully supported with all training to develop your skills as a therapeutic radiographer. Newly qualified radiographers are encouraged to apply.
Carlisle is a small city close to the beautiful Lake District National Park and Solway coast, with excellent road and rail links to major cities in the North of England and Scotland. Affordable housing is available for rent or buy in the city and surrounding towns.
Interview date: 6 February 2026
37.5 hours per week
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all the information before applying.
Main Responsibilities
Work on a rotational basis as a member of the radiotherapy team on a treatment machine or in the pre‑treatment section acquiring images and planning palliative radiotherapy.
Implement and deliver radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery.
Undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, with care and accuracy.
Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.
Participate in student and staff training.
Person Specification Qualifications & Education
BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
State Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable Criteria
Evidence of post‑graduate training or study.
Knowledge & Experience
Recent graduation or recent employment as a therapeutic radiographer.
Required to undertake Return to Practice training and study if out of practice for greater than two years.
Knowledge of modern radiotherapy equipment, systems and techniques.
Knowledge of quality assurance in radiotherapy, health & safety, IRR and IR(ME)R legislation.
Desirable Knowledge & Experience
Recent employment in a large modern radiotherapy centre.
Potential to progress within the profession.
Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication and technical skills.
IT skills.
Able to teach, train, and motivate others – students, visitors or other staff.
Able to work flexible hours/shifts and participate in the radiotherapy on‑call rota & CHART with locally agreed terms and conditions.
Attention to detail.
Able to work for sustained periods under pressure.
Desirable Skills & Abilities
Willing to participate in out‑of‑hours departmental activities.
Willing to study or carry out projects; positive attitude towards the holistic approach to patient care.
Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of three years employment. Provide the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current or previous line managers that cover three years of employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Legal and Compliance The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires all successful candidates to pay for their DBS certificate; payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. Check your SPAM folders. If you have not been contacted within four weeks after the closing date, assume your application is unsuccessful.
Documents to download
JD & PS (PDF, 190.4 KB)
Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4 KB)
Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8 KB)
Apply Online Now Further details / informal visits contact: Suzanne Stanley, Operational Lead Radiographer, suzanne.stanley@nhs.net, 01228 210400.
Job Classification
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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We support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers, and genetic disorders. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and value an inclusive environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and especially those from under‑represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030 for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus.
Job Overview This is an exciting time to join our team of radiographers at NCCC Carlisle with a new SGRT kit installed on one of our two Varian Truebeam machines and MRI only planned prostate radiotherapy. Our dedicated team delivers radiotherapy to approximately 1,000 new referrals per year to all adult cancers using VMAT solutions, SABR and daily IGRT. You will be fully supported with all training to develop your skills as a therapeutic radiographer. Newly qualified radiographers are encouraged to apply.
Carlisle is a small city close to the beautiful Lake District National Park and Solway coast, with excellent road and rail links to major cities in the North of England and Scotland. Affordable housing is available for rent or buy in the city and surrounding towns.
Interview date: 6 February 2026
37.5 hours per week
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all the information before applying.
Main Responsibilities
Work on a rotational basis as a member of the radiotherapy team on a treatment machine or in the pre‑treatment section acquiring images and planning palliative radiotherapy.
Implement and deliver radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery.
Undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, with care and accuracy.
Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.
Participate in student and staff training.
Person Specification Qualifications & Education
BSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
State Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable Criteria
Evidence of post‑graduate training or study.
Knowledge & Experience
Recent graduation or recent employment as a therapeutic radiographer.
Required to undertake Return to Practice training and study if out of practice for greater than two years.
Knowledge of modern radiotherapy equipment, systems and techniques.
Knowledge of quality assurance in radiotherapy, health & safety, IRR and IR(ME)R legislation.
Desirable Knowledge & Experience
Recent employment in a large modern radiotherapy centre.
Potential to progress within the profession.
Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication and technical skills.
IT skills.
Able to teach, train, and motivate others – students, visitors or other staff.
Able to work flexible hours/shifts and participate in the radiotherapy on‑call rota & CHART with locally agreed terms and conditions.
Attention to detail.
Able to work for sustained periods under pressure.
Desirable Skills & Abilities
Willing to participate in out‑of‑hours departmental activities.
Willing to study or carry out projects; positive attitude towards the holistic approach to patient care.
Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of three years employment. Provide the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current or previous line managers that cover three years of employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Legal and Compliance The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires all successful candidates to pay for their DBS certificate; payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. Check your SPAM folders. If you have not been contacted within four weeks after the closing date, assume your application is unsuccessful.
Documents to download
JD & PS (PDF, 190.4 KB)
Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4 KB)
Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8 KB)
Apply Online Now Further details / informal visits contact: Suzanne Stanley, Operational Lead Radiographer, suzanne.stanley@nhs.net, 01228 210400.
Job Classification
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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