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Job summary

Main area
Cancer Services
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: N/A
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
Job ref
050-AHP113-0626
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Radiotherapy, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/07/2026 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Band 6 Senior Therapy Radiographer

Band 6

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

 

Job overview

Applications are invited from experienced, enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered therapeutic radiographers to join the friendly and passionate team at Band 6 level at The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre.

The department is equipped with four Varian Linear Accelerators, Gulmay Orthovoltage unit, Canon  CT planning scanner, ProSoma,  Eclipse TPS and Surface Guided Radiotherapy. A programme of Linac replacement  underway.

As a band 6 radiographer, you will rotate through treatment and pre-treatment areas and be fully supported via our mentorship and training programme.

You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, enjoy being part of a busy team, with an adaptable approach and the ability to multi-task. You should be able to work flexibly within the hours of 08:00-18:30 to cover the operational needs of the service and to participate in the on-call rota.

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the department for an informal discussion regarding the post's requirements.

Main duties of the job

Contribute, as a senior radiographer, to a patient focussed radiotherapy service of the highest quality and, under the management of the Principal/ Superintendent  Radiographer, Band 7 radiographers/advanced practitioners, be the point of reference for a designated area of specific responsibility within the radiotherapy department.

Perform high quality radiotherapy treatments ensuring efficient delivery of workflow and compliance with the statutory regulations relating to ionising radiation, BCUHB, Cancer Division and Radiotherapy and Medical Physics Department policies and procedures.

Undertake delegated line management responsibilities of other staff members including personal development and individual performance reviews.

Work autonomously as a state registered radiographer, meeting and maintaining the standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health as developed and agreed by the health and care professionals’ regulating body known as ‘Health Care Professions Council’ (HCPC).

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

Essential criteria
  • Degree/DCR in Radiotherapy and Oncology
  • Full State registration (HCPC)
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant post graduate qualification or relevant experience eg Masters study or commitment to undertake further academic qualifications in a related topic
  • Management training

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use a wide range of modern equipment in a variety of clinical areas
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker or willingness to learn.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Wide range of modern treatment techniques and modalities
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of research methodology
  • Undergraduate student training/assessment
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Team player and enthusiastic
  • Remain calm and focussed in stressful and unpredictable situations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

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

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vicki Wilson
Job title
Interim Radiotherapy Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 844041
Additional information

Radiotherapy Superintendents 

[email protected]

03000 844041 or 03000 844660

 

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