About this role
Job summary
This a unique role to work at a senior radiographer in the radiotherapy department caring for patients and working for Health Sciences University (HSU) supporting students. The job holder will equally split their time between both institutions.
The successful applicant will be seconded to HSU to days per week.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Interview date: 4th June 2026
Main duties of the job
At UHD the post holder will act as a senior radiographer in delivering high quality radiotherapy treatment/planning of patients on the units as prescribed by the Clinical Oncologist.
To recognise when advice of a senior member of staff should be sought and to take appropriate action.
At HSU their duties will include incollaboration with both organisations, plan and coordinate practice placement allocations within agreed capacity.
Onboarding of HSU students and design and deliver inductions which enrich studentexperience.
Work in partnership with the therapeutic radiography team to ensure that training programmers are delivered, and competencies assessed in practice.
Participate in the delivery of clinical simulation and professional development educationand training
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Job description Job responsibilities
To make an emerging contribution, both as an individual and as part of a program team, to enhance student experience and learning through educational enhancement activity (teaching and assessment) To make an emerging contribution to curriculum innovation and use educational technology actively and effectively under the guidance of the academic team. To make an emerging contribution to education within own discipline through both internal and external academic citizenship activities, as agreed appropriate by a UHD & HSU To support the effective admission of high-quality pre-qualifying and post-qualifying Therapeutic Radiographer students To influence the quality of the practice teaching by providing evidence based educational and training support, educational input for staff and students, To uphold high practice care standards in line with the Trust`s and HSU through education and training. The post holder will support both the radiotherapy team and the academic team to contribute to an outstanding student experience, delivering excellent graduate outcomes for all. The post holder will support the development of clinical skills, knowledge and attributes of students through professional education teaching The post holder will carry a portfolio of work in line with Trust`s and HSUs
risks and priorities. The post holder will work with the following individuals in the execution of duties: Head of School for Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at HSU Heads of Therapy Radiography HSU Academic and Administrative Teams Therapeutic Radiographers To deliver accurate radiotherapy treatment/planning to the highest standards for individual patients attending the department and to participate in the supervision of students on the units. To provide first line advice for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment and to signpost to relevant support services To be able to fully utilise all equipment available in the area assigned to. Providing information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode
Person Specification
Education Essential
BSc or equivalent in Radiotherapy oRegistered as a Therapeutic Radiographer with the HCPC
Desirable
Hold a PG Cert Education
Experience Essential
Post registration experience in Radiotherapy Experience of delivering education and training sessions to a small - medium group of people
Desirable
oExperience of authoring teaching sessions based on best practise or local policies
Technical Skills Essential
oAble to act as a deputy for the team leader in their absence oAble to demonstrate a problem solving and decision making ability
Desirable
oPrevious demonstrable participation in research and/or audit
Knowledge Essential
Up to date knowledge in research and evidence-based practice oAble to stand and teach in front of large group oDemonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of Radiotherapy
Other Essential
oWork across all sites of HSU and Radiotherapy catchment area
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
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)