Superintendent Treatment/ Principal Therapy Radiographer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wales is recruiting a Therapy Radiographer as a Treatment Superintendent. This role involves leading treatment teams, managing a patient-centred service, and overseeing staff training while utilizing advanced radiotherapy technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, along with registered health profession credentials. Flexibility in working hours is required, with the opportunity to influence service development.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Commitment to equality and diversity

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must be committed to improving quality of clinical services.
• Require excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in modern radiotherapy principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the treatment teams in radiotherapy services.
• Ensure a patient-centred service is maintained.
• Act as line manager for staff in the treatment area.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff management experience

Patient advocacy

Education

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Postgraduate practice in radiotherapy

Tools

Varian Linear Accelerators

Gulmay Orthovoltage Unit

Eclipse TPS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the treatment teams and be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the radiotherapy treatment service.
• Be responsible for ensuring a patient-centred service is maintained, ensuring close liaison with medical and other health professional staff, both within the immediate environment and externally.
• Act as line manager for the staff working within the treatment area and take overall responsibility for the training and supervision of all staff and students working within the treatment area.
• Be responsible for the development of tools for the robust monitoring and auditing of radiotherapy treatments, including the documentation of morbidity due to side effects of radiotherapy.
• Work as a senior member of the radiotherapy operational team, maintaining competency to administer accurate and consistent treatment techniques in line with statutory regulations relating to ionising radiation.
• Where requested be part of a multidisciplinary team, to advise on the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
• Act as patient advocate.
• The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre is wishing to recruit an enthusiastic, suitably qualified & experienced Therapy Radiographer to the post of 8a Treatment Superintendent.

Qualification & Experience

Applicants must be committed to improving the quality of clinical services, motivating & developing staff to enable them to respond dynamically to change. You'll have the opportunity to influence & develop the service working in a collaborative environment. We are seeking a dynamic, capable person with proven leadership abilities. You'll require excellent communication & interpersonal skills with experience of staff management & must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Knowledge in modern radiotherapy principles & practice gained through extensive post graduate practice & underpinned by continuous professional development is essential.

The department has 4 Varian Linear Accelerators (3 Truebeam, 1 Varian iX) & is about to undergo a period of machine replacement. Additionally, there's a Gulmay Orthovoltage Unit, CanonCT Planning Scanner, Prosoma, & an Eclipse TPS, with Surface Guided radiotherapy systems on all Truebeams. The department works an extended day & the post holder would be expected to work flexibly within the hours of 08:00 to 18:30 to cover the operational needs of the service & to participate in the on‑call rota. Core hours are between 08:30‑16:30. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)

BCUHB North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Application Process

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.