Team Lead Therapeutic Brachytherapy Radiographer

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Barts Health NHS Trust Team Lead Therapeutic Brachytherapy Radiographer

The closing date is 29 September 2026

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Job summary

Band 7 Team Lead Therapeutic Radiographer - Brachytherapy.

About Barts Cancer Centre

Our Cancer Centre has an international reputation for delivering world-class care to patients with both common and rare cancers. Serving over 1.5 million people across northeast London, Essex and further afield, we provide specialist cancer services supported by cutting-edge technology and an expert multidisciplinary team.

About the Brachytherapy Service

Based at the internationally renowned St Bartholomew's Hospital in the heart of the City of London, our brachytherapy service delivers gynaecological HDR treatment using Varian Bravos, alongside lower GI treatment using Papillon contact brachytherapy, both integrated onto the Radiotherapy ARIA network.

You'll work closely with medical, physics, nursing and theatre colleagues in a highly specialised, procedure-based environment, with genuine scope to shape technique, training and service development as the role grows.

Our Culture

We pride ourselves on a strong culture of learning, education, and support. Professional development is actively encouraged, and you'll be supported to identify and pursue opportunities that enhance your skills and career progression.

Please see full advert attached

Main duties of the job

What you'll do

? Lead the day-to-day operation of the brachytherapy service, ensuring safe and accurate treatment delivery across gynaecological and lower GI (Papillon) pathways.

? Lead/support Radiographer-led vaginal vault insertions, including training and competency assessment of other radiographers.

? Lead, supervise and mentor radiographers rotating through brachytherapy, and support recruitment, induction and competency assessment.

? Work closely with Radiotherapy Physics to verify treatment prescriptions and plans, and ensure ongoing treatment accuracy and QA compliance.

? Deputise for the Brachytherapy Operational Manager, supporting service leadership during periods of absence.

? Lead service improvement, audit and research activity, and support the adoption of new brachytherapy techniques and technologies.

? Participate in the on-call rota and bank holiday working, with flexibility to support the service during scheduled and unscheduled linac downtime.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259- 8298293SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (hons) in Therapeutic Radiography
• HCPC registration in Therapeutic Radiography
• Evidence of Post graduate education
• Recent clinical updates

Desirable

• Education to MSc level or equivalent knowledge in an area related to role
• MSc modules including Leadership and Imaging

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience in radiotherapy and brachytherapy;
• Significant Band 6 experience
• Experience leading teams

Desirable

• Experience in a large radiotherapy centre;
• Pre-treatment experience
• First-line management experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Extensive brachytherapy knowledge
• Knowledge of imaging and treatment planning techniques
• Leadership skills; Excellent communication skills
• Time management
• Analytical skills
• Ability to motivate staff and manage change

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS policy and oncology service developments

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (hons) in Therapeutic Radiography
• HCPC registration in Therapeutic Radiography
• Evidence of Post graduate education
• Recent clinical updates

Desirable

• Education to MSc level or equivalent knowledge in an area related to role
• MSc modules including Leadership and Imaging

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience in radiotherapy and brachytherapy;
• Significant Band 6 experience
• Experience leading teams

Desirable

• Experience in a large radiotherapy centre;
• Pre-treatment experience
• First-line management experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Extensive brachytherapy knowledge
• Knowledge of imaging and treatment planning techniques
• Leadership skills; Excellent communication skills
• Time management
• Analytical skills
• Ability to motivate staff and manage change

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS policy and oncology service developments

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Radiotherapy

Angela Baker

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259- 8298293SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

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