Lead Radiographer: Review Clinics & Prescribing

NHS Jobs; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre University NHS Trust is recruiting a Senior Review Radiographer to lead radiographer‑led review clinics, assess and manage treatment side effects, and support patients and carers throughout the cancer journey, prescribing medicines where appropriate.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver expert advice, contribute to specialist radiotherapy services and develop colleagues through training and supervision across Cardiff and South Wales.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR(T) or PGDip in Radiotherapy.
• On-treatment review qualification or working towards.
• Supplementary/Independent prescriber or willing to work towards the qualification.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Counselling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead radiographer-led review clinics, assess and manage treatment side effects, and advise patients and carers on side effects; prescribe medications where appropriate.
• Lead information and support for radiotherapy patients and carers with a holistic approach.
• Be part of the multidisciplinary team in total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy, including attendance at MDT meetings.
• Train and supervise junior radiographers, rotational staff, support staff and students.
• Provide a safe, accurate, efficient and caring treatment service and act as a resource to the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent patient care

Teaching skills

Welsh language ability

Supervisory skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiography or DCR(T)

Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy

On-treatment review qualification (or working towards)

Supplementary/Independent prescriber (or willing to)

Job description

Velindre University NHS Trust is recruiting a Senior Review Radiographer to lead radiographer‑led review clinics, assess and manage treatment side effects, and support patients and carers throughout the cancer journey, prescribing medicines where appropriate.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver expert advice, contribute to specialist radiotherapy services and develop colleagues through training and supervision across Cardiff and South Wales.