Therapeutic Radiographer

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff and Radiotherapy Satellite at 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 to be held face to face at Velindre Cancer Centre

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to work within a large multi-disciplinary team involved in the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy including pre-treatment, on treatment, and on treatment review.

The radiotherapy department currently consists of 5 Varian linear accelerators (3 Halcyon and 2 Truebeam STx with ExacTracimaging) and 3 matched Elekta Synergy linear accelerators - all with cone beam imaging. The department also has 2 Siemens CT simulators, HDR Flexitron and Xstrahl orthovoltage.

We provide a clinical service that provides specialist techniques such as VMAT to treat SABR, STRT/SRS for benign and malignant brain lesions. We also undertake SGRT, IGRT, TBI, and paediatrics techniques amongst others.

You will be required to help organise various departmental tasks, including the supervision and teaching of students.

In addition, you will be required to work flexibly according to the demands of the service, including weekends, extended hours and on-call potentially across more than one site.

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

About us

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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Job description

Job 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

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

Excellent communication skills Organisational skills IT skills 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

(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

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

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