Diagnostic Radiographer

Job summary

Velindre Cancer Centre is a purpose built hospital, providing world class cancer care to the people of South East Wales. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our radiology workforce in this widely respected Cancer service, to work within a team of diagnostic Radiographers for the provision of a high quality and diverse range of radio diagnostic imaging services for patients attending Velindre Cancer Centre.

As a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer in Velindre Radiology, you will have the opportunity to work in a small and friendly department and participate in major imaging modalities including MRI, CT and Digital Radiography. Previous experience at working in MRI or CT and Digital radiography is essential.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To have excellent knowledge surrounding radiographic techniques and procedures as well as broad knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, specifically in the field of Oncology as a speciality.

Competent (with annual assessment) in multiple imaging modalities

To perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images ensuring patients receive a radiation dose as low as reasonably practicable when producing these images.

To provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.

To work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to patients, for example by sharing specialist knowledge and expertise.

To be able to recognise clinically significant conditions and signs of deterioration, escalating where necessary to appropriate support 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 1999, 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/