# Therapeutic Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Velindre University NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapeutic-radiographer/0281a7f7-eca0-476a-b4c6-25592b8e7f3e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/therapeutic-radiographer/0281a7f7-eca0-476a-b4c6-25592b8e7f3e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Velindre University NHS Trust - **Location:** Velindre University NHS Trust Headquarters - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 18 months (Fixed term for 18 months from start date) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T08:50:42.380Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff_Abergavenny/Velindre_Cancer_Centre/Radiotherapy/Radiotherapy-v8348232 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8348232?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://velindre.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - 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 - Sound practical and technical ability **Desirable** - Experience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment - Quality assurance - Clinical audit - Student assessment ### 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 **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 **Desirable** - Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent ## Documents - [occ health (pdf, 224.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10689025) - [jdps english (pdf, 192.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10673317) - [sdmp cymraeg (pdf, 456.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10673318) - [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2841) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1626) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.