Do you want to work in a clinical environment where innovation, compassion and professional growth are at the heart of everything you do?
An established private healthcare provider in the East of England is seeking a Team Lead Therapeutic Radiographer to oversee a focused team within its radiotherapy service. This is a senior level opportunity for a radiographer with extensive clinical experience and leadership capabilities. You’ll manage the team within a designated treatment area, such as a linear accelerator and play a key role in delivering high quality radiotherapy services. You’ll also contribute to service development, quality assurance, education and data management across the department.
Your Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Supervision
Lead and supervise a local team delivering external beam and/or sealed source radiotherapy treatments with precision and care.
Provide expert guidance on complex imaging and treatment techniques.
Oversee treatment planning, scheduling, dose calculations, and system programming.
Conduct and supervise QA procedures, including equipment checks, fault reporting, image review, and in vivo dosimetry.
Resolve clinical issues and escalate appropriately to senior radiographers or management.
Maintain high standards of technical performance and professional conduct across your team.
Support the implementation of new technologies and treatment protocols.
Organise daily operations of your treatment area, including staff coordination and patient scheduling.
Lead daily QA rota planning and ensure smooth running of equipment and services.
Deputise for senior managers when required and contribute to departmental decision-making.
Communication & Collaboration
Deliver sensitive, clear information to patients and carers about treatment and side effects.
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, patient-centred care.
Build strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, promoting collaboration between radiotherapy and other clinical departments.
Promote a positive team culture and maintain staff morale through effective leadership.
Quality & Data Management
Ensure accurate documentation and statistics are maintained in line with departmental policies.
Record radiotherapy activity using RTDS and update patient records via ARIA and other systems.
Prepare documentation in line with ISO 9000 standards and act as a QA auditor when trained.
Participate in incident investigations and ensure timely completion of patient data tasks.
Comply with data protection regulations and uphold confidentiality at all times.
Education & Mentorship
Participate in CPD and share learning outcomes with your team.
Provide clinical education and supervision to apprentices, students, and junior staff.
Support induction, training, and competency assessments for new and existing team members.
Promote infection control standards and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.
Encourage personal and professional development across the team.
Operational Flexibility
Adapt working hours to meet departmental needs, including participation in emergency on-call rota.
Support service continuity during equipment maintenance or patient rescheduling.
Assist other areas when needed to minimise delays and maintain patient flow.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Therapy) or BSc (Hons) in Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology (or equivalent)
HCPC registration (unrestricted)
PGCert or PGDip in Oncology/Radiotherapy (desirable)
Experience
Significant post-graduate clinical experience
Experience as a senior therapeutic radiographer
Strong working knowledge of linear accelerators
Experience in CT planning, dosimetry, brachytherapy and review clinics
· At least 12 months of clinical experience working with Varian TrueBeam Linac systems
Skills & Attributes
Excellent leadership and team coordination skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work under pressure and solve complex problems
Organised, motivated and flexible
Effective role model with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to introduce and manage new systems and techniques
What’s on Offer
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for CPD and career progression
Supportive team culture and leadership
Access to advanced technologies and diverse clinical areas
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
If you’re a skilled radiographer ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your cv to to info@t2healthcare.com