Band 8a Technical Lead - Pre-Treatment
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, B15 2THView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
Radiotherapy at UHB has seen a lot of positive change with a focus on cultural transformation, the implementation of a more structured learning and de...
Your role will be to provide ongoing support and development to a highly skilled team consisting of Team Leaders, Senior Radiographers and Radiographers. You will act as a Technical Lead supporting your team with complex techniques, providing guidance and clarity around best solutions for patients.
The postholder will be expected to participate in all managerial responsibilities and to represent the department at external meetings where required.
In addition to responsibilities for day-to-day management of staff and patients, the post holder will take a leading role in the current and future development of staff and services and techniques within pre-treatment ensuring strategic plans are in place for all future development. You will also act as a resource for Clinicians, Radiographers and Medical Physics staff.
You will also be fundamental for the delivery of people strategies, addressing key people priorities with a person centred, solutions focussed approach. You will enable the development of staff experience, workforce planning, workforce design and change, culture and inclusion, and employee relations.
The applicant will be expected to participate in the technical lead rota to accommodate service demands as there is a requirement to routinely cover extended day working, Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 8pm. In addition, there is a requirement to work bank holidays and some occasional weekends.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Qualifications
Essential
- *Qualified Radiographer (e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers -- Therapy / Degree in Therapeutic Radiography).
- *Current state registration.
- *Professional knowledge acquired through degree, post graduate study and significant experience in a specialist field to master's level or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
- *Attendance of recent relevant post graduate courses and study days.
- *Evidence of ongoing commitment to continuing professional development and progression of specialist expertise.
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of working clinically at a senior radiographer grade with evidence of leading and organising a team of radiographers.
- *Significant post graduate experience on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment to include recent and extensive experience at management level.
- *Experience in assessing and teaching radiographers and trainee radiographers.
- *Experience of developing staff clinically and professionally.
- *Specialist knowledge of cancer pathology and disease patterns.
- *Specialist knowledge of clinical radiotherapy including potential radiation risks, acute patient side effects and their effective management.
- *An active awareness of relevant legislation, national cancer standards and professional guidelines.
- *Comprehensive understanding of IR(ME)R in relation to radiotherapy.
Desirable: - *Experience of undertaking clinical audits and surveys.; - *Experience of change management.; - *Experience of workforce planning.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to communicate articulately (written, verbal and non-verbal) and provide information across professional boundaries.
- *Excellent computer skills with proven ability of interrogating the oncology management system.
- *Proven leadership, organisational and decision-making skills.
- *Demonstrable reasoning skills and an ability to use initiative and judgement in situations where there is a variance from routine/expected.
- *Able to assimilate information and formulate ideas / projects / developments.
- *Flexibility and the willingness to undertake a wide range of duties with the ability to work in all areas of the department.
- *Ability to participate in extended hours and bank holiday working.
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First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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