Job Description

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, technically skilled and caring Therapeutic Radiographer to join our well established Radiotherapy team at University Hospital Dorset - Poole Hospital.
Our radiotherapy service has a wide range of different modern, tattooless techniques with a strong commitment to both patient care and staff development, including a well-developed competency and preceptorship program to help new staff integrate into the service. Our department uses the four tier structure for radiographers and you would be working along side radiographers which have developed to band 8b.
We offer regular opportunities for educational funding (such as MSc modules) as well as possible paid attendance at conferences both nationally and internationally. (such as ESTRO)
The department has a fleet of Linacs to Varian True Beams, two Philips Big Bore CT scanners. Orthovoltage and Brachytherapy service. We have Implemented Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) and Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy.
The department is a reference site for 3 manufactures in the field of radiotherapy, often hosting visits to help other departments develop.
Our oncology management system is Mosaiq and our planning system Eclipse.
Poole also runs a satellite radiotherapy service in the neighbouring town of Dorchester where we operate one of our four Linacs.
Interview Date: 9th March 2026
Main duties of the job
Full time staff currently work their contracted hours over 4 days and are given a rolling day off each week. The post is based at Poole with a rotation between the main and satellite unit at Dorchester during a typical year.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Applicants must be educated to DCR(T) / BSc Hons or equivalent and be registered with the HCPC
Base Location: Poole Hospital
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define howwe treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and theNew Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managersinterviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year pa /pr
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-SP05298-A
Job locations
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• DCR(T)/BSc Hons Radiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Other relevant courses or academic qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate knowledge on a range of radiotherapy treatment equipment and techniques
• Experiences of issues of patient care within the grade of the position
• Experience of delivering patient care and advice to radiotherapy patients

Desirable

• Working with 3rd party organisations in patient support or education

Skills
Essential

• Ability to setup radiotherapy techniques using a linear accelerator and its imaging functions
• Ability to use a record and verify system
• IT Skills
• Good organisational skills and time keeping
• Demonstrable good communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable

• Able to use a treatment planning system

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• DCR(T)/BSc Hons Radiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Other relevant courses or academic qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate knowledge on a range of radiotherapy treatment equipment and techniques
• Experiences of issues of patient care within the grade of the position
• Experience of delivering patient care and advice to radiotherapy patients

Desirable

• Working with 3rd party organisations in patient support or education

Skills
Essential

• Ability to setup radiotherapy techniques using a linear accelerator and its imaging functions
• Ability to use a record and verify system
• IT Skills
• Good organisational skills and time keeping
• Demonstrable good communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable

• Able to use a treatment planning system

Skills Required