University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Therapeutic Radiographer
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Therapeutic Radiographer Opportunity
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.
About the Role
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 alongside radiographers who have developed to band 8b.
Key Responsibilities
- Use the four-tier structure for radiographers.
- Work alongside experienced radiographers.
- Engage in patient care and staff development.
- Participate in a well-developed competency and preceptorship program.
Facilities and Equipment
Our department uses the following equipment:
- Fleet of Linacs to Varian True Beams.
- Two Philips Big Bore CT scanners.
- Orthovoltage and Brachytherapy service.
- Implemented Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) and Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy.
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The department is a reference site for three manufacturers in the field of radiotherapy, often hosting visits to help other departments develop.
Oncology Management and Planning Systems
- Oncology management system: Mosaiq.
- Planning system: Eclipse.
Satellite Service
Poole also runs a satellite radiotherapy service in the neighboring town of Dorchester, where we operate one of our four Linacs.
Working Conditions
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.
Qualifications and Registration
Applicants must be educated to DCR(T) / BSc Hons or equivalent and be registered with the HCPC.
Additional Information
- Base Location: Poole Hospital
- Interview Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
Please note if you previously applied, we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.
Our Values
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
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UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing 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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: John Payne
- Job Title: Operational Manager- Radiotherapy Treatment
- Email Address: john.payne@uhd.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 0300 019 8539
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