Therapeutic Radiographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre Cancer Service, part of Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer for an 18-month fixed-term secondment. The post covers pre-treatment and treatment on linear accelerators, Orthovoltage and Flexitron units, with workload planning and student supervision across two departments.

The role requires HCPC registration, a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or DCR(T), and flexibility to work weekends and on-call.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers DCR (T).
• HCPC registration in the UK.
• Knowledge of radiotherapy gained through rotation across all aspects.
• Ability to supervise students and support MDT care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-treatment and treatment techniques on radiotherapy units.
• Work within a large multidisciplinary team in total patient care.
• Organise workload across department functions and supervise students.
• Work flexibly, including weekends and across multiple sites; participate in CHART/on-call.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Radiotherapy knowledge

Teamworking

Education

BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or DCR(T)

Tools

Linear accelerators

CT scanners

Orthovoltage

Flexitron

Job description

An 18-month fixed-term secondment in the radiotherapy department of Velindre Cancer Service, part of Velindre University NHS Trust, for band 5 therapeutic radiographers. Work covers pre-treatment and treatment on linear accelerators, Orthovoltage and Flexitron units, with workload planning and student supervision. The post spans two departments, includes weekend and on-call duties, and Welsh is desirable but not required. Applicants need line manager permission before applying, and interviews are face to face only.

What the job involves

• Carry out accurate, consistent pre-treatment and treatment techniques across the radiotherapy department, including treatment units and the pre-treatment area
• Work within a large multi-disciplinary team in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy
• Help organise workload across the functions of the department
• Take part in training and supervision of students
• Work flexibly to meet service demands, including weekends and across more than one site
• Take part in CHART and on-call working as required

Qualifications

• B.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers DCR (T)

Registration & licences

• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council

Experience

• Knowledge of radiotherapy gained by rotating through all aspects, including as a student, covering specialised equipment such as linear accelerators and CT scanners
• Sound practical and technical ability

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• IT skills
• Knowledge and understanding of radiotherapy principles, concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of current oncology issues
• Full knowledge of radiation regulations

Other

• Adaptable to change
• Initiative, drive and self-motivation
• Team working
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible approach to work and the needs of the service

Nice to have

• Welsh speaking to Level 1
• Supervisory skills with radiographers and students
• Mentoring skills
• CPD evidence through short courses at Masters level or equivalent
• Experience of Varian and/or Elekta equipment
• Quality assurance experience
• Clinical audit experience
• Student assessment experience