Pretreatment radiographer

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Therapeutic Radiographer to join their dynamic radiotherapy department in Cardiff. This role involves performing specialized imaging, treatment techniques, and participating in patient care. Ideal candidates will hold a BSc in Radiography and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary ranging from £37,898 to £45,637 annually, with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• BSc in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent required.
• HCPC registration necessary.
• Evidence of CPD and further study to Masters Level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highly specialist imaging and treatment techniques.
• Deputize as team leader in the absence of the Band 7 radiographer.
• Participate in on-call working and patient care.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal skill

Adaptable to change

Self-motivated

Supervisory skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography

Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy

Registration with Health Care Professions Council

Tools

Varian equipment

Elekta equipment

Job description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Therapeutic Radiographer to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Service.

This post will include rotation at both the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff and the new Radiotherapy Satellite centre at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.

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 work in the pre-treatment areas carrying out accurate and consistent highly specialist imaging, virtual simulation and treatment techniques.

To deputise in the role of team leader in the absence of the Band 7 radiographer, as required.

To be part of a large multi-disciplinary team and to be involved in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy.

To work flexibly according to the demands of the service, including weekends and across more than one site.

To participate in CHART and on-call working as required.

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-edgeVelindre 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 theNHS 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 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

Qualifications and Knowledge

• BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma ofoB.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T) College of Radiographers DCR (T), or Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy
• Registration with Health Care Professions Council
• Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
• Knowledge and understanding of current oncology issues
• Full knowledge of radiation regulations
• Evidence of further study to Masters Level

Aptitude and Abilities

• Organisational Skills
• Interpersonal skill
• Organised
• Adaptable to change
• Shows initiative/ drive
• Self-motivated
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
• Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1
• Supervisory skills - radiographers and students

Experience

• Significant specific knowledge of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment including linear accelerators and CT simulators
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
• Sound practical and technical ability and experience in a wide range of pre-treatment and immobilisation techniques
• Experience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment
• Quality assurance
• Audit
• Student 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.

£37,898 to £45,637 a yearper annum/pro rata