Job summary 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 are developing 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. Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: 10th March 2025 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. Shift patterns include on-call at Poole and rotations to our satellite department at Dorchester. We also cover an emergency on call service on weekends. Applicants must be educated to DCR(T)/BSc Hons or equivalent and be registered with the Health Professions Council and have post qualification experience. This role requires HCPC Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer About us 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 team mates and colleagues. Relocation package available. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 153-SP04270 Job locations Poole Hospital 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 HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme Desirable Formal evidence of post registration study Experience Essential Minimum 18 months post registration experience of using sophisticated radiotherapy equipment. Treating patients using advanced techniques and competence in IGRT and IMRT technologies. Evidence of continuing education and professional development Desirable Participation in the delivery in a range of specialised techniques, i.e, IGRT, IMRT, vDIBH, SGRT Demonstrate experience in using equipment associated with pre-treatment including CT scanners, virtual simulation software and clinical mark up Skills Essential Ability to act as a deputy for the team leader in their absence. Lead and motivate team members Be an effective communicator across the multi-disciplinary team using both written and spoken English; Able to demonstrate ability and willingness to take decisions and problem solve. Sensitive and considered manner to enable appropriate interaction with all team members, displaying appropriate confidence in own abilities Desirable Display strong organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks Previous demonstrable participation in research and/or audit Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is under pressure. Evidence of management capability Personal Qualities Desirable Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives; Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent accredited programme Desirable Formal evidence of post registration study Experience Essential Minimum 18 months post registration experience of using sophisticated radiotherapy equipment. Treating patients using advanced techniques and competence in IGRT and IMRT technologies. Evidence of continuing education and professional development Desirable Participation in the delivery in a range of specialised techniques, i.e, IGRT, IMRT, vDIBH, SGRT Demonstrate experience in using equipment associated with pre-treatment including CT scanners, virtual simulation software and clinical mark up Skills Essential Ability to act as a deputy for the team leader in their absence. Lead and motivate team members Be an effective communicator across the multi-disciplinary team using both written and spoken English; Able to demonstrate ability and willingness to take decisions and problem solve. Sensitive and considered manner to enable appropriate interaction with all team members, displaying appropriate confidence in own abilities Desirable Display strong organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks Previous demonstrable participation in research and/or audit Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is under pressure. Evidence of management capability Personal Qualities Desirable Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives; Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)