Macmillan Generic Therapies Technician

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Velindre Cancer Centre as a Macmillan Generic Therapies Technician, working in a full-time role supporting Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services. Your duties will involve direct patient interaction, administrative support, and collaboration with clinical teams to provide exceptional care for those experiencing cancer side effects.

Qualifications

• Evidence of good education essential.
• Previous OT/PT experience preferred.
• Computer qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical service delivery across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
• Complete reviews and advise cancer patients under supervision.
• Undertake administrative duties to assist teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

NVQ III in relevant area or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Therapies team at Velindre Cancer Centre on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). As a Generic Therapies Technician you will work across the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services in order to support clinical service delivery and provide high quality patient care.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Therapies team at Velindre Cancer Centre on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). As a Generic Therapies Technician you will work across the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services in order to support clinical service delivery and provide high quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

The post is based in the inpatient setting at Velindre Cancer Centre with the opportunity to provide a wide range of clinical support to a range of patients who are experiencing side effect from cancer and its treatments - fully supported by the qualified Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams. The role will involve working directly with cancer patients, completing reviews, monitoring, and advising patients as delegated by the Registered Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The post holder will also be required to undertake clerical and administrative duties to support the teams as part of their role.

We are seeking a self-motivated, empathetic, and organised individual who is able to work both independently and under supervision, applying a flexible approach to their work and demonstrate good time management skills. The role will involve working with several clinical teams across the organisation and therefore strong and proven team working skills are required. Previous clinical experience of working as a Therapy assistant is preferred but training will be provided.

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 ourcutting-edgeVelindre 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 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/

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-ACS155-0625

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

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.

Please get in touch if you would like further information regarding this post.

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.

Please get in touch if you would like further information regarding this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good education
• NVQ III in relevant area or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• Computer qualification
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Previous OT/PT experience
• Administrative skills
• Experience of team working
  
  

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to work with patients with communication barriers / terminal illnesses.
  
  

Values

Essential

• Understanding of cancer related issues and it's implications for OT and PT interventions
  
  

Other

Essential

• Self motivated
• Ability to work flexibly for the needs of the service
  
  

Desirable

• Welsh speaker
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Self motivated
• Ability to work flexibly for the needs of the service
  
  

Desirable

• Welsh speaker
  
  

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

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 Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

Employer's website

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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