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Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Knowledge of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy (inc as a student) involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment including linear accelerators and CT scanners
- Experience
Sound practical and technical ability
- Skills and Attributes
Excellent communication skills
- Skills and Attributes
Organisational skills
- Skills and Attributes
IT skills
- Skills and Attributes
Organised
- Skills and Attributes
Adaptable to change
- Skills and Attributes
Shows initiative/ drive
- Skills and Attributes
Self-motivated
- Skills and Attributes
Team worker
- Skills and Attributes
Reliable and punctual
- Skills and Attributes
Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
- Skills and Attributes
Interpersonal skill
- Qualifications / Knowledge
B.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T)
- Qualifications / Knowledge
Registration with Health Care Professions Council
- Qualifications / Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy.
- Qualifications / Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of current oncology issues
- Qualifications / Knowledge
Full knowledge of radiation regulations
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment
- Experience
Quality assurance
- Experience
Clinical audit
- Experience
Student assessment
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1
- Skills and Attributes
Supervisory skills – radiographers and students
- Skills and Attributes
Mentoring skills
- Qualifications / Knowledge
Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent
Job overview
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.
Velindre Cancer Service consists of two radiotherapy departments, one in Cardiff and one in Abergavenny.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Therapeutic Radiographer wishing to expand their knowledge and experience at a purpose built Cancer Centre , providing world class cancer care to the people of South East Wales.
Interviews will be undertaken face to face only
Base will be Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff or Velindre at Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit, Abergavenny - to be requested at interview.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months. 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.
PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloaded here. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)
Main duties of the job
To work in all areas of the radiotherapy department i.e. on treatment units (linear accelerators, Orthovoltage, and Flexitron), 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. To be part of a large multi-disciplinary team and to be involved in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy. To take part in the training and supervision of students. To work flexibly according to the demands of the service including weekends and across more than one site.
To participate in CHART and on-call working as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Therapeutic Radiographer with Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 18 months (Fixed term for 18 months from start date). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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