Team Lead Therapeutic Brachytherapy Radiographer

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.

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

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.

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

Desirable: - Knowledge of NHS policy and oncology service developments