Therapy Radiographer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking a Band 5 Radiographer to join their North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre. The role involves contributing to a high-quality patient-focused service and efficiently delivering radiotherapy treatments. Candidates should have relevant registration and experience in radiotherapy, with the ability to speak Welsh being desirable. Flexible working hours and participation in the on-call rota are expected.

Qualifications

• Band 5 Radiographer with relevant registration and experience in radiotherapy.
• Desirable to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a patient focused service of the highest quality.
• Undertake and assist with a wide range of radiotherapy treatments.
• Perform high quality Radiotherapy Treatments ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Patient-focused service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant registration and experience in radiotherapy

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Radiographer to join our team at the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre.

Situated in North Wales you will find some of the best outdoor adventure activities in the world. We are surrounded by beautiful beaches and mountain scenery with ancient culture and heritage wherever you turn. North Wales has all this in abundance, and a whole lot more!

The radiotherapy department has 4 Varian Linear Accelerators (3 Truebeam, 1 Varian iX which is due to be replaced), Gulmay Orthovoltage Unit, Canon CT Planning Scanner, Prosoma, and an Eclipse TPS, with the addition of Surface Guided radiotherapy systems on all Truebeams.

As a Band 5 Radiographer, you will work within all areas of the department and be fully supported via our mentorship and training programme.

The department currently works an extended day and 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 department and to participate in the on call rota. Core hours are between 08:30-16:30.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a patient focussed service of the highest quality under the supervision of senior radiographers and the Superintendent Radiographers.
• Contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective radiotherapy service, identifying and communicating the need for possible improvements.
• Undertake and assist with a wide range of radiotherapy treatments across the Radiotherapy Department in the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre, as appropriate to the level and scope of training - This scope of treatment may include for example undertaking emergency treatments out of hours.
• Perform high quality Radiotherapy Treatments ensuring efficient delivery of workflow and compliance with the statutory regulations relating to ionising radiation, BCUHB, Radiotherapy, and Medical Physics Department policies and procedures.
• The post holder would be expected to work flexibly within the hours listed above to cover operational needs and participate in the on call rota.

Qualifications and requirements

• Band 5 Radiographer with relevant registration and experience in radiotherapy (as applicable).
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Additional information

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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