Person-centred care is only possible by first caring for the staff who provide it. This study assesses job satisfaction, burnout and related factors to gain an insight into the experiences of the Radiotherapy workforce in the North West of England.

A quantitative survey was distributed across three radiotherapy centres in the North West, employing validated instruments including the Job Satisfaction Survey, Maslach Burnout Inventory and questions adapted from the NHS Staff Survey. Free-text responses were included to allow participants to expand on their answers.

208 members of staff participated. 41.3% of participants felt satisfied with their job, with significant variation between professional groups. Mean emotional exhaustion scores were low, but moderate levels of depersonalisation and low personal accomplishment suggest signs of burnout. Only 30.4% of respondents felt there were enough staff to do their job properly, and 29.4% are considering leaving the organisation.

Although staff continue to find meaning and fulfilment in patient care, this is offset by emotional strain, limited progression opportunities and workforce turnover. The North West radiotherapy workforce is highly committed but at risk of long-term burnout, underscoring the need for sustained workforce planning and investment in staff wellbeing.