Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Radiation Therapist. This fixed-term position requires a BSc in Therapeutic Radiography and offers a salary range of £39,263 to £47,280 per annum. Candidates must hold registration with the Health Care Professions Council and demonstrate significant experience in the field. The role involves working flexible hours across multiple sites while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy.
• Evidence of CPD gained through short courses or equivalent experience.
• Full knowledge of radiation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work in all areas of the radiotherapy department i.e. on treatment units and in the pre-treatment area.
• Train and supervise more junior radiographers and students.
• Depute in the role of team leader in absence of the Band 7 radiographer.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Team worker

Education

BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography

Registration with Health Care Professions Council

Job description

Job Summary

We are excited to offer Fixed Term Band 6 positions, to commence asap. The posts are fixed term to meet the needs of the service and location will be determined at recruitment (VCC Cardiff or V@NHRU Abergavenny). The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. This post is fixed term/secondment for 1x 6 months 2x 12 months to cover maternity leave, from start date. 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 work in all areas of the radiotherapy department i.e. on treatment units and in the pre-treatment area, carrying out accurate and consistent pre-treatment and treatment techniques.
• To help organise the work load in the various functions of the department and take responsibility for training and supervising more junior radiographers and students.
• 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 out of hours 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‑edge Velindre Cancer Centre and 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 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.

Job Details

• Reference number: 120‑AHP167‑0925
• Job locations: Velindre Cancer Services, Velindre Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
• Date posted: 30 September 2025
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 per annum, pro‑rata
• Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
• Salary scheme: Agenda for change

Essential Qualifications and Knowledge

• BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of B.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

Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge

• Evidence of further study to Masters Level

Essential Experience

• Significant knowledge of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
• Sound practical and technical ability

Desirable Experience

• Quality assurance
• Audit
• Student assessment

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• IT skills
• Organised
• Adaptable to change
• Shows initiative/drive
• Self‑motivated
• Team worker
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible approach to work and needs of the service

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1
• Supervisory skills – radiographers and students
• Mentoring skills

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

• Employer name: Velindre Cancer Centre
• Address: Velindre Cancer Services, Velindre Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
• Employer's website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

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