Senior Therapeutic Radiographer: Lead in Advanced Radiotherapy

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Poole is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join their Radiotherapy team. The position involves using advanced radiotherapy equipment and techniques such as IGRT and IMRT. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and a BSc in Radiotherapy, alongside post-registration experience. The role offers educational funding and is part of a supportive team focused on patient care and staff development, with rotations to a satellite service in Dorchester.

Benefits

Educational funding opportunities

Paid attendance at conferences

Supportive training and development programs

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience of using sophisticated radiotherapy equipment.
• Evidence of continuing education and professional development.
• Demonstrate experience in using equipment associated with pre-treatment.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Radiotherapy team at Poole Hospital.
• Provide on-call cover and rotation in satellite department.
• Participate in educational funding and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Ability to act as a deputy for the team leader

Effective communication skills

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Organisational and time management skills

Research and audit participation

Management capability

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent

HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer

Formal evidence of post-registration study

Tools

CT scanners

Virtual simulation software

IGRT and IMRT technologies

Job description

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Poole is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join their Radiotherapy team. The position involves using advanced radiotherapy equipment and techniques such as IGRT and IMRT. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and a BSc in Radiotherapy, alongside post-registration experience. The role offers educational funding and is part of a supportive team focused on patient care and staff development, with rotations to a satellite service in Dorchester.