Therapeutic radiographer

Level

Degree level

Length

3 yrs

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Providing excellent care to patients diagnosed with cancer by delivering high quality and accurate radiotherapy.

Set up and deliver radiotherapy treatment to patients accurately

Operate linear accelerators and associated imaging equipment

Verify patient positioning using image guidance before each fraction

Communicate sensitively with patients throughout their treatment course

Monitor and manage acute side effects of radiotherapy

Carry out quality assurance checks on treatment equipment

Maintain accurate treatment records and document any incidents

Radiobiology, radiation physics, and the principles of radiotherapy

CT imaging, treatment planning systems, and dose calculation

Image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and verification procedures

Patient communication, consent, and psychological support

Managing acute and late side effects of radiotherapy

Professional and ethical practice under HCPC and SCoR standards

Quality assurance and radiation protection in radiotherapy departments

Ready to look for a place?

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