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Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Superintendent 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 act as a technical radiotherapy advisor for the radiotherapy department. Direct line manager for numerous discrete units in service/department, including responsible for the training, supervision and appraisal of staff and students within those areas To develop training, education and setting of objectives and appraisal of health professionals in a variety of settings formal lectures, seminars, small group training. Responsible for supporting radiotherapy service development through the clinical implementation of technical development strategies and/or process change.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-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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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

(Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T) Registration with Health Care Professions Council Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent Full knowledge of radiation regulations A highly specialised and detailed knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning the broad range and the more specialist applications and techniques used in radiotherapy Knowledge of current oncology issues including national guidelines Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy

Desirable

Evidence of further study to Masters Level Knowledge of COSHH and H & S regulations Leadership or management studies/ qualification Knowledge of research and development Understanding of the NHS in Wales

Experience

Essential

Sound practical and technical ability Significant experience of supervision and management of staff including managing recruitment, performance, attendance and disciplinary issues Extensive experience at senior level with wide range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques

Desirable

Experience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment Quality Assurance Student assessment Experience of implementing new techniques/ technologies Audit

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

Excellent communication skills Organisational skills including ability to delegate and prioritise under pressure and to work to deadlines IT skills Adaptable to change Shows initiative/ drive Self-motivated Team worker Reliable and punctual Flexible approach to work and needs of the service Caring and empathetic Interpersonal skills including change management Leadership skills including motivation Able to critically analyse and develop new techniques Technically sound Management skills

Desirable

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

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