Velindre Cancer Centre

Review, Information and Support Radiographer

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Therapeutic Radiographer 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 to join our review team

We are offering a 5 month fixed term (secondment will be considered where approved by employer) post, to commence 15th September 2025 and conclude 14th February 2026

Interviews will be undertaken face to face only

This post is fixed term/secondment for 5 months to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the radiographer led review clinics, including assessing treatment side effects and advising patients and carers on how to manage these side effects.

To be a member of the information and support service providing a holistic approach to the emotional, practical, social and information needs of radiotherapy patients.

The post holder will work closely with more senior review clinic staff to provide a safe, accurate, efficient and caring treatment service.

To assist in the organisation of the workload in the review clinic and to take responsibility for the training and supervision of more junior team members and students.

To be part of the multidisciplinary team involved in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment.

Work towards being a resource within the Trust providing expert knowledge to support the multidisciplinary teams.

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 Centre and ouraward-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 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based 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/

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-AHP162-0725

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Services - Radiotherapy Department

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL


Job description

Job responsibilities

As per job description - the main responsibilities include:

As a member of the on-treatment review Radiotherapy team, the post holder will participate in the radiographer led review clinics, assessing radiotherapy side effects and advising patients and carers on how to manage these side effects

The post holder will be required to provide a holistic approach to the emotional, practical social and information needs of patients

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team responsible for the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per job description - the main responsibilities include:

As a member of the on-treatment review Radiotherapy team, the post holder will participate in the radiographer led review clinics, assessing radiotherapy side effects and advising patients and carers on how to manage these side effects

The post holder will be required to provide a holistic approach to the emotional, practical social and information needs of patients

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team responsible for the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy

Person Specification

Qualifcation and Knowledge

Essential

  • All essential criteria

Desirable

  • all desirable criteria

Experience

Essential

  • all essential experience

Desirable

  • all desirable criteria

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • all essential criteria

Desirable

  • all desirable criteria
Person Specification

Qualifcation and Knowledge

Essential

  • All essential criteria

Desirable

  • all desirable criteria

Experience

Essential

  • all essential experience

Desirable

  • all desirable criteria

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • all essential criteria

Desirable

  • all desirable criteria

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).

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.

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

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Services - Radiotherapy Department

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Services - Radiotherapy Department

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiotherapy Service Manager

Helen Payne

Helen.payne@wales.nhs.uk

02920615888

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-AHP162-0725

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Services - Radiotherapy Department

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL


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