Current jobs related to Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Abergavenny - Velindre Cancer Centre


  • Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom Velindre Cancer Centre Full time

    Position Overview We are pleased to present a remarkable opportunity for a Lead Therapeutic Radiographer to become a vital member of our innovative radiotherapy team at Velindre Cancer Centre. This role is integral to our commitment to providing exceptional care in a state-of-the-art radiotherapy environment. The ability to communicate in Welsh is...


  • Abergavenny, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

    The key duties of the role will be to develop therapeutic activities for the patients by setting up Individual/Group activities and discussions on the ward to provide patients with Physical and mental stimulation. Under the supervision of the ward manager the post holder will be expected to: Use specialised creative skills to plan and provide a flexible,...


  • Abergavenny, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

    Clinical Team Manager - Aneurin Bevan Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service (ABSDAS) - North Gwent A key leadership role opportunity has arisen within ABSDAS. The post holder will work as a team manager and senior clinician within a dynamic multi disciplinary team covering Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen, offering interventions to highly complex...

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer

1 month ago


Abergavenny, United Kingdom Velindre Cancer Centre Full time

Job summary

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 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.

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

Visit our website to find out more

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

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

oBSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T) College of Radiographers DCR (T), or Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy oRegistration with Health Care Professions Council oEvidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses or equivalent experience oKnowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy oKnowledge and understanding of current oncology issues oFull knowledge of radiation regulations

Desirable

Evidence of further study to Masters Level

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

Excellent Communication Skills Organisational Skills oInterpersonal skill oIT skills oOrganised oAdaptable to change oShows initiative/ drive oSelf-motivated oTeam worker oReliable and punctual oFlexible approach to work and needs of the service

Desirable

oAbility to speak Welsh to Level 1 oSupervisory skills - radiographers and students Mentoring skills

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Experience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment oQuality assurance oAudit oStudent assessment