Therapeutic Radiographer Team Leader, CT and Pre-treatment
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 November 2026
10 days leftJob description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated CT & Pre-Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer to provide clinical and operational leadership wit...
- Provide clinical and operational leadership within the CT simulation and radiotherapy pre-treatment service, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Manage the day-to-day coordination of pre-treatment activities, ensuring efficient workflow, service performance and timely patient access to treatment.
- Support, supervise and develop radiographers, students and apprentices, fostering a positive learning culture and high standards of professional practice.
- Act as an expert practitioner in CT simulation and pre-treatment techniques, contributing to the delivery of advanced radiotherapy pathways and technologies.
- Lead and participate in quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of the radiotherapy pathway.
- Promote compliance with departmental, professional and regulatory standards, supporting a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent including cannulation training (be willing to complete the IV cannulation course if not already qualified).
- HCPC Registration
- Demonstrable CPD and evidence of using learning to improve practice
Desirable: - oMSc Post graduate education.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in a senior capacity using a wide range of techniques and equipment
- Experience of developing and implementing new techniques / protocols
- Supervising junior staff
Desirable: - oElekta and / or Mosaiq experience oExperience of Canon CT scanners oParticipation in project groups or working projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Masters equivalent knowledge of routine and highly specialist Radiotherapy planning techniques and associated requirements for patient care
- Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and implication for Radiotherapy practice
Desirable: - oKnowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy Planning and the National Cancer Agenda
Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity and psychomotor skills
- Clinical expertise. Able to perform simple and complex treatment set ups quickly and accurately
- Working to tight tolerances
- Able to teach clinical skills to others
- Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance
- Good organiser able to prioritise tasks for self and others
- Able to motivate and enable staff to work to their full potential
- Able to analyse problems and take appropriate action within a limited timeframe
- Able to calculate record and check numerical data quickly and accurately
Desirable: - oPeople management training. oMentor training / assessor training
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
- For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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