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Job overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Therapeutic Radiographer to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Centre. This post is based at our new Radiotherapy Satellite centre at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.

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

Main duties of the job

To work in all areas of the radiotherapy department i.e. on treatment units 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 and take responsibility for training and supervising more junior radiographers and students.

To deputise in the role of team leader in the absence of the Band 7 radiographer, as required.

To be part of a large multi-disciplinary team and to be involved in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy.

To work flexibly according to the demands of the service, including weekends and across more than one site.

To participate in out of hours and on-call working as required.

Working for our organisation

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you

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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.

Person specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential criteria

• •BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of•B.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T) College of Radiographers DCR (T), or Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy
• •Registration with Health Care Professions Council
• •Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses or equivalent experience
• •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 criteria

• Evidence of further study to Masters Level

Aptitude and Abilities Essential criteria

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• •Interpersonal skill
• •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

Desirable criteria

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

Experience Essential criteria

• •Significant knowledge of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment
• •Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy.
• •Sound practical and technical ability

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment
• •Quality assurance
• •Audit
• •Student assessment

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