Job overview

The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre is looking to appoint a Radiotherapy Services Manager and Professional Lead Therapeutic Radiographer.

We are looking for a well-motivated, experienced person to lead the delivery of the radiotherapy service for the patient population of North Wales.

As part of the senior leadership management team you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the radiotherapy department with line management of approximately 50 staff, predominantly radiographers.

We are an all Varian department equipped with 3 Truebeams (all with C-Rad surface guided systems), 1 Varian iX, and a Gulmay orthovoltage unit. We run on Aria v17 utilising prosoma virtual simulation and eclipse treatment planning systems. We also installed a new Canon Aquillion CT planning scanner in April 2022.  We are currently looking to replace 2 linacs and considering all options to include adaptive solutions.

Main duties of the job

This management position within Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board involves the full range of management accountabilities for the delivery of radiotherapy services across North Wales. It involves working with other members of the management team to ensure that Divisional and corporate objectives are achieved.

Responsible for managing the Radiotherapy Service delivery within the context of National and   local service frameworks.

The post holder will work collaboratively with other radiotherapy departments in Wales to achieve the All Wales Quality metric waiting times for radiotherapy.

Contribute and influence future and strategic planning and subsequent business case development and operational implementation.

To provide professional leadership and strategic development of radiographers from practitioner to Consultant grades in line with the Radiotherapy Operational plan.

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.