Band 6 Pre-Treatment Radiographer

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Band 6 Pre-Treatment Radiographer to work at Poole Hospital. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in therapeutic radiography, a BSc in Radiotherapy, and the ability to operate sophisticated equipment. Responsibilities include leading the pre-treatment team and making critical clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care and requires strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer required.
• Recent post-registration experience and competencies in therapeutic radiography needed.
• Experience using pre-treatment related equipment essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with minimal or no supervision to manage the pre-treatment unit.
• Make clinical decisions regarding patient conditions and treatment accuracy.
• Play an active part in planning accurate radiotherapy treatments.

Skills

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams

Strong organisational and time management skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy

Tools

Philips Big Bore CT

MOSAIQ patient management

Eclipse for simulation/registration/planning

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Pre-Treatment Radiographer

Closing date: 11 January 2026

University Hospitals Dorset is looking for a Band 6 Deputy Team Lead Pre‑Treatment Radiotherapy Radiographer based at Poole Hospital.

The post holder is expected to work with minimal or no clinical supervision and deputise for the Team Leader radiographer as appropriate in the day‑to‑day management of the pre‑treatment unit. They will make clinical decisions regarding patient condition and accuracy of treatment or planning technique, obtaining support from senior staff when required.

Shortlisting date: 12-14 January 2026; Interview: Thursday 22 January 2026

Main duties of the job

We need a highly motivated, technically skilled and caring Therapy Radiographer to join our well‑established Pre‑Treatment team at Poole Hospital. The role requires recent (within the last 2 years) post‑registration experience and competencies in therapeutic radiography, CT scanning and pre‑treatment. You will play an active part in planning accurate radiotherapy treatments while delivering high‑standard patient care in a fast‑paced, varied environment (CT, virtual simulation, mould room).

Equipment and systems: Philips Big Bore CT, MOSAIQ patient management, Eclipse for simulation/registration/planning, Gate CT‑Vision RT for 4D scanning. We have a dedicated mould room and an EMID/VOEL culture of providing patient‑specific immobilisation, custom bolus and lead cut‑outs. The department also operates four Varian TrueBeam linacs, with Surface‑Guided Radiotherapy, Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy and tattoo‑less planning for all patients.

About the Trust

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future, influencing how we treat patients, visitors and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust with many undergoing transformation and development under the New Hospital Programme. Some services may relocate during 2024–25; recruiting managers will answer any relocation questions in the interview.

Please note that if the role or service relocates, employees will not receive excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new base is considered a normal commute.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer
• BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or an equivalent accredited programme
• Formal evidence of post‑registration study

Experience

• Experience using equipment associated with pre‑treatment: CT scanners, virtual simulation, clinical mark‑up
• Can be cannulation trained, experience administering IV contrast media
• Mould room experience in manufacture of immobilisation devices
• Evidence of continuing education and professional development
• Post‑registration experience using sophisticated radiotherapy equipment; treating patients with advanced techniques and competence in IGRT and IMRT (4)
• Participation in planning for specialised techniques (4DCT, vDIBH, SGRT, SABR)
• Radiographer lead breast planning/contouring

Skills

• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Coaching and mentorship experience
• Diplomacy and persuasion dealing with anxious and demanding individuals
• Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams (written and verbal)
• Decision making and problem solving willingness
• Management capability
• Strong organisational and time management skills, prioritising tasks
• Adaptability to busy environment and service pressure
• Participation in research and/or audit

Personal Qualities

• Flexibility in 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 requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Address

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Poole Hospital