Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Service.
Velindre Cancer Service consists of two radiotherapy departments, one in Cardiff and one in Abergavenny.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Therapeutic Radiographer wishing to expand their knowledge and experience at a purpose built Cancer Centre , providing world class cancer care to the people of South East Wales.
Interviews will be undertaken face to face only
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to work within a large multi-disciplinary team involved in the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy including pre-treatment, on treatment, and on treatment review. Velindre Cancer Service currently consists of Varian linear accelerators and matched Elekta Synergy linear accelerators - all with cone beam imaging. The department also has 2 Siemens CT simulators, HDR Flexitron and Xstrahl orthovoltage.
We provide a clinical service that provides specialist techniques such as VMAT to treat SABR, STRT/SRS for benign and malignant brain lesions. We also undertake DIBH, IGRT, TBI, and paediatrics techniques amongst others.
You will be required to help organise various departmental tasks, including the supervision and teaching of students.
In addition, you will be required to work flexibly according to the demands of the service, including weekends, extended hours and on-call potentially across more than one site.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centreand our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oOrganisational skills
- oIT skills
- oOrganised
- oAdaptable to change
- oShows initiative/ drive
- oSelf-motivated
- oTeam worker
- oReliable and punctual
- oFlexible approach to work and needs of the service
- oInterpersonal skill
Desirable
- oAbility to speak Welsh to Level 1
- oSupervisory skills - radiographers and students
- oMentoring skills
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- oB.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T)
- oRegistration with Health Care Professions Council
- oKnowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy.
- oKnowledge and understanding of current oncology issues
- oFull knowledge of radiation regulations
Desirable
- oEvidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy (inc as a student) involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment including linear accelerators and CT scanners
- oSound practical and technical ability
Desirable
- oExperience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment
- oQuality assurance
- oClinical audit
- oStudent assessment
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oOrganisational skills
- oIT skills
- oOrganised
- oAdaptable to change
- oShows initiative/ drive
- oSelf-motivated
- oTeam worker
- oReliable and punctual
- oFlexible approach to work and needs of the service
- oInterpersonal skill
Desirable
- oAbility to speak Welsh to Level 1
- oSupervisory skills - radiographers and students
- oMentoring skills
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- oB.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T)
- oRegistration with Health Care Professions Council
- oKnowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy.
- oKnowledge and understanding of current oncology issues
- oFull knowledge of radiation regulations
Desirable
- oEvidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy (inc as a student) involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment including linear accelerators and CT scanners
- oSound practical and technical ability
Desirable
- oExperience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment
- oQuality assurance
- oClinical audit
- oStudent assessment
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).
