Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cardiff is seeking a Radiotherapy Satellite Lead Radiographer for fixed-term contracts covering maternity leave. The role includes working across treatment units and supervising junior staff. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, be registered with the Health Care Professions Council, and have substantial experience in radiotherapy. Competitive salary ranges from £39,263 to £47,280 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of radiotherapy involving complex equipment.
• Knowledge of principles and concepts in radiotherapy.
• Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Work in all areas of the radiotherapy department.
• Organise workload and supervise junior staff.
• Participate in on-call working as required.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable to change

Self-motivated

Supervisory skills - radiographers and students

Education

BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography

Registration with Health Care Professions Council

Evidence of CPD

Job description

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 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.

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 of oB.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

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
• Quality assurance
• Audit
• Student assessment

Skills and Attributes

• 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

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.

Radiotherapy Satellite Lead Radiographer

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum/ per annum pro rata