Therapeutic Radiographer

#CatchUpWithCancer; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre Cancer Centre is seeking a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer to join a forward-thinking radiotherapy department. The role spans Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, and Velindre at Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit, Abergavenny, with flexible shifts including weekends.

The post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months and requires permission from your line manager before applying. Responsibilities include performing pretreatment and treatment techniques, organising department workload, and

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Radiography with HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of radiotherapy principles and current oncology issues.
• Knowledge of radiation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pretreatment and treatment techniques in all radiotherapy areas, including linacs.
• Help organise workload across department functions.
• Be part of a large MDT and contribute to total patient care.
• Participate in training and supervision of students.
• Work flexibly, including weekends and across sites.
• Participate in CHART and on-call duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Team worker

Flexible to change

Self-motivated

Reliable and punctual

Interpersonal skill

Education

B.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography

HCPC registration

Knowledge of radiotherapy principles

Knowledge of current oncology issues

Knowledge of radiation regulations

CPD at Masters level or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

Varian equipment

Elekta equipment

Job description

Job Summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Service.

Closing date: 29 October 2026.

Location

Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff and Velindre at Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit, Abergavenny. Base will be at the requested site, either Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff or Velindre at Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit, Abergavenny.

Work will be conducted at both sites with flexible shifts, including weekends.

Position

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 18 months. If interested, you must obtain permission from your line manager prior to applying.

Main duties

• Work in all areas of the radiotherapy department, including linear accelerators, orthovoltage, Flexitron and the pre‑treatment area, carrying out accurate and consistent pretreatment and treatment techniques.
• Help organise the workload in the various functions of the department.
• Be part of a large multi‑disciplinary team and be involved in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy.
• Take part in the training and supervision of students.
• Work flexibly according to the demands of the service, including weekends and across more than one site.
• Participate in CHART and on‑call working as required.

Skills and Attributes – Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational 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
• Interpersonal skill

Skills and Attributes – Desirable

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

Qualifications / Knowledge – Essential

• B.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T)
• Registration with Health Care Professions Council
• 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

Qualifications / Knowledge – Desirable

• Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent

Experience – Essential

• Knowledge of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy (including as a student) involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment including linear accelerators and CT scanners.
• Sound practical and technical ability

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment
• Quality assurance
• Clinical 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.

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. 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.

UK Registration

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

Contract and Pay

Contract type: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 5
Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum, pro rata
Reference number: 120-AHP173-1026
Date posted: 15 October 2026

Employer Details

Employer name: Velindre Cancer Centre

Employer address: Velindre Cancer Service, Velindre Road, Whitchurch / Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit, Cardiff / Abergavenny, CF14 2TL, United Kingdom.

Employer's website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/

Contact

Deputy Radiotherapy Services Manager: Samantha Allen
[e-mail]
02920615888

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