Job summary

We are offeringaunique opportunityto join the Therapeutic Radiographer teamat University Hospitals Dorset (UHD)and become a qualified Radiographer through the apprenticeship scheme.

We are lookingto recruit caring, highly motivated, organisedandacademically self-sufficientindividual to joinourteam.

TheTherapeutic Radiographers are afriendly andcommitted team at theUHDRadiotherapy Service situated at Poole Hospital,with a satellite centre in Dorset County Hospital.

At UHD we provide the only Radiotherapy service for Dorset. To care for ourpatientswe offer a wide range of different modern techniques using the latest technology and clinical procedures.

The apprenticeship is a joint3 yearprogramme with our education partner. At the end of it you will qualify with BSc degree in Therapeutic Radiography. You will be supported in the department by our dedicated practiceeducatorsand the rest of the staff and specific learning will be provided by the University. As an apprentice you will be provided with dedicated study time of 7.5 hours per week.

If you are selected for aninterviewwe would strongly recommend booking a visit to the department in advance.

For further info about Radiotherapypleaseclick on the link

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Main duties of the job

The role will have dedicated time to learn to be a therapeutic radiographer. This comprises of 1 day a week academic study with the university and dedicated clinical time to have on the job learning to be a therapeutic radiographer.

When not undertaking specific training you will support the delivery of the service and care for patients. This will be a mix of clinical and administrative duties.

Base location : Domiciled at Poole but will be required to work at Radiotherapy satellite centre in Dorchester

Date of Interview: Monday, 2nd November 2026

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

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 be reimbursed. 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, BAME, 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.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

40 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP06823

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the service to provide patient centre care for patients of the Dorset Cancer

Centre

To work within the Radiotherapy department under the Radiotherapy Radiographer

Apprenticeship programme.

Work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner

To participate in all shifts in the department.

Attend mandatory training and updates, according to Trust policy

Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Apprentices will be workplace based for four days (30 hours) per week and 1 day (7.5

hours) will be protected study time either locally or at the associated Higher Education

Institution (HEI). Attendance of training at the associated HEI is essential and annual leave

must be arranged outside these sessions.

The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team responsible for providing an

efficient service in the Radiotherapy Department. It may be necessary to attend other Radiotherapy Departments to gain sufficient experience in some treatments.

Job description Job responsibilities To support the service to provide patient centre care for patients of the Dorset Cancer Centre To work within the Radiotherapy department under the Radiotherapy Radiographer Apprenticeship programme. Work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner To participate in all shifts in the department. Attend mandatory training and updates, according to Trust policy Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Apprentices will be workplace based for four days (30 hours) per week and 1 day (7.5 hours) will be protected study time either locally or at the associated Higher Education Institution (HEI). Attendance of training at the associated HEI is essential and annual leave must be arranged outside these sessions. The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient service in the Radiotherapy Department. It may be necessary to attend other Radiotherapy Departments to gain sufficient experience in some treatments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• appropriate qualifications and GCSE in Maths and English min c/4 or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• experience of working in a care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of Radiotherapy
• commitment to life long learning
• knowledge understanding of promoting patient's independence

Desirable

• safeguarding patients

Personal Attributes

Essential

• able to work across both radiotherapy sites

Other

Essential

• Eligible to undertake and apprenticeship in England
• oEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• oEmpathetic and demonstrates patient focus
• oAble to work as part of a team

Person Specification Qualifications Essential appropriate qualifications and GCSE in Maths and English min c/4 or equivalent Experience Desirable experience of working in a care setting Knowledge Essential General knowledge of Radiotherapy commitment to life long learning knowledge understanding of promoting patient's independence Desirable safeguarding patients Personal Attributes Essential able to work across both radiotherapy sites Other Essential Eligible to undertake and apprenticeship in England oEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills oEmpathetic and demonstrates patient focus oAble to work as part of a team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)