Do you want to work in an environment where your clinical expertise, leadership and innovation directly shape patient outcomes and service excellence?
About the Role
An established private healthcare provider in the Norwich is seeking a Therapeutic Radiographer Superintendent to lead a specialist team within its radiotherapy service. This is a senior-level opportunity for a radiographer with advanced clinical knowledge, strong leadership capabilities and a passion for service development and patient-centred care.
You’ll oversee a designated treatment area, manage staff performance, drive technical excellence, and contribute to the strategic growth of the department. This role is structured around four key pillars of advanced practice: expert clinical care, leadership, education and service development.
Key Responsibilities
Expert Clinical Practice
Act as a technical lead for complex treatment setups and troubleshooting across pre-treatment and linear accelerator areas.
Review referrals to ensure protocol compliance and participate in MDTs and patient assessment clinics.
Lead the development and implementation of new treatment techniques and technologies.
Oversee QA procedures including portal imaging, in vivo dosimetry, fault reporting and equipment readiness.
Provide expert advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, ensuring clarity and empathy in all communications.
Ensure safe and effective handling of equipment and patients, requiring excellent psychomotor skills, spatial awareness and physical stamina.
Maintain dignity and respect for patients undergoing distressing treatments, including care involving bodily fluids and permanent skin marking procedures.
Record and annotate treatment summaries and radiotherapy data sets accurately and promptly.
Participate in the emergency on-call rota and manage fluctuating workloads in a high-pressure clinical environment.
Professional Leadership & Consultancy
Lead daily operations of your designated area, including staff scheduling, QA procedures and patient throughput.
Manage staff performance, including sickness, leave and overtime records.
Conduct appraisals, support performance reviews and identify training needs.
Contribute to departmental quality standards and ISO 9000 compliance.
Act as a Quality Assurance Auditor when trained, conducting audits and improving service standards.
Foster a positive working environment through effective communication, empathy and team motivation.
Collaborate closely with other team managers and advanced radiographers to ensure continuity and consistency in care.
Assist in recruitment, shortlisting, and interviewing of new staff.
Coordinate rotas with pre-treatment managers to ensure appropriate skill mix and patient care coverage.
Education, Training & Development
Deliver clinical education and supervision to students, apprentices and junior staff.
Ensure safe and competent use of complex radiotherapy equipment across the team.
Promote CPD and support staff in achieving professional development goals.
Ensure compliance with radiation protection, health and safety and emergency procedures.
Contribute to policy development and ensure adherence to departmental protocols.
Organise training for new staff and maintain up-to-date expertise across treatment machines.
Practice & Service Development, Research & Evaluation
Engage in research, audit, and service evaluation to improve evidence-based practice.
Identify areas for innovation and lead projects that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Participate in national and local clinical trials and protocols.
Conduct risk assessments and implement solutions to mitigate clinical and operational risks.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
Diploma or BSc in Radiotherapy/Oncology Technology
HCPC registration (unrestricted)
PGCert or PGDip in Oncology/Radiotherapy (desirable)
Experience
Significant post-graduate clinical experience
Previous experience in a senior radiographer role
Strong working knowledge of linear accelerators
Experience in CT planning, dosimetry, brachytherapy and review clinics (desirable)
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
Demonstrates initiative, innovation, and a patient-first mindset
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 info@t2healthcare.com