Job summary
We are looking to employ a Full Time Band 7 Pre Treatment Radiotherapy Radiographer who has significant current experience of Pre-Treatment at a Band 6 level or above.
The successful candidate will need to make evidence based decisions within the prescribed scope of practice and demonstrate analysis and approval of planning and treatment verification images, following designated training and adhering to work instructions and protocols.
They will show the ability to demonstrate knowledge of pre- treatment equipment and technology, complex techniques, and issues of patient care commensurate with the grade of the position.
The post holder needs to demonstrate evidence of developing staff by training and delegation. Together with the ability to manage, lead and motivate groups of staff effectively.
The post holder will require a thorough and detailed knowledge of principles and concepts underpinning the broad range of applications and techniques used in radiotherapy.
This role requires HCPC Registration.
Rota: Four days between Monday and Friday 07.45-17.37 with a rolling day off each week
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 13th November 2025
Main duties of the job
To take responsibility of the daily management of the pre-treatment radiotherapy section and to assist in the operational management of a specialist highly complex pre-treatment radiotherapy work base and supervising the radiotherapy team.
The post-holder will support the continuity of patient flow throughout all aspects of the pre-treatment pathway from mould room to multimodality imaging and virtual simulation.
They will be working within a computerised and technologically advanced environment covering a wide range of specialist pre-treatment techniques such as contrast administration and motion management imaging, whilst facilitating the development and integration of skills and competencies available within the team.
Liaison and collaboration with medical, physics, radiology and nuclear medicine, nursing, clerical and support staff within the Trust, as well as educational partners.
To support the Head of Service in developing and advancing the service offered by the department through resource management and protocol and technique development.
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 teammates and colleagues.
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 at interview.
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
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- MSc qualification relevant to pre-treatment. OR PGCert with Radiotherapy planning element / Imaging / leadership. OR minimum of 5 years current pre-treatment experience.
Desirable
- Cannulation Trained
- MSc or equivalent which would support role and department
- Leadership qualification such BTEc, or apprenticeship or attendance of internal training programme.
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of at least 12 months in pre-treatment at a senior radiographer level.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of pre- treatment equipment and technology, complex techniques, and issues of patient care commensurate with the grade of the position
- Significant experience of working with whole range of radiotherapy techniques and equipment
- Evidence of developing staff by training and delegation.
- Ability to manage groups of staff effectively
Desirable
- Participation in planning in a range of specialised techniques
- Previous demonstrable participation in research and/or audit.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and manage team members
- Ability to perform technically advanced procedures
- Proven track record in training developing and accessing students and radiographers
- Ability to convey highly complex instructions, ideas, and opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Desirable
- Participation in quality assurance and clinical audit.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of high quality patient care.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Advanced IT and keyboard skills required.
- Ability to make decisions based on experience and judgment on sometimes complex issues.
- Highly self-motivated.
Desirable
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviour's to support team working and delivery of objectives
Knowledge
Essential
- A thorough and detailed knowledge of principles and concepts underpinning the broad range of applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
- Knowledge and understanding of current oncology issues.
- Excellent clinical and judgement skills to be able to analyse and make professional judgements on diagnostic and CT planning images. To include reviewing patients and their conditions and symptoms to assess suitability for planning, and treatment. To analyse the radiotherapy referral compared and relate to patient's physical condition.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- MSc qualification relevant to pre-treatment. OR PGCert with Radiotherapy planning element / Imaging / leadership. OR minimum of 5 years current pre-treatment experience.
Desirable
- Cannulation Trained
- MSc or equivalent which would support role and department
- Leadership qualification such BTEc, or apprenticeship or attendance of internal training programme.
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of at least 12 months in pre-treatment at a senior radiographer level.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of pre- treatment equipment and technology, complex techniques, and issues of patient care commensurate with the grade of the position
- Significant experience of working with whole range of radiotherapy techniques and equipment
- Evidence of developing staff by training and delegation.
- Ability to manage groups of staff effectively
Desirable
- Participation in planning in a range of specialised techniques
- Previous demonstrable participation in research and/or audit.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and manage team members
- Ability to perform technically advanced procedures
- Proven track record in training developing and accessing students and radiographers
- Ability to convey highly complex instructions, ideas, and opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Desirable
- Participation in quality assurance and clinical audit.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of high quality patient care.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Advanced IT and keyboard skills required.
- Ability to make decisions based on experience and judgment on sometimes complex issues.
- Highly self-motivated.
Desirable
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviour's to support team working and delivery of objectives
Knowledge
Essential
- A thorough and detailed knowledge of principles and concepts underpinning the broad range of applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
- Knowledge and understanding of current oncology issues.
- Excellent clinical and judgement skills to be able to analyse and make professional judgements on diagnostic and CT planning images. To include reviewing patients and their conditions and symptoms to assess suitability for planning, and treatment. To analyse the radiotherapy referral compared and relate to patient's physical condition.
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.
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.
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).
