Job summary
- Main area
- Radiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 120-AHP162-0626
- Employer
- Velindre Cancer Centre
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- VCS - Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC)
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pre-Treatment Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
We are offering an exciting opportunitie to join our team looking forward as a pre-treatment radiographer in our radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Services. The position is based at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, with rotations to the Velindre Radiotherapy Unit in the Nevill Hall, Abergavenny.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews for this clinical role are to be based on site, in person only
Main duties of the job
To work in the pre-treatment areas carrying out accurate and consistent highly specialist imaging, virtual simulation and treatment techniques.
To help organise the work load in the various functions of the area 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 pre-treatment planning including treatment dose calculation.
Responsible for correct use of computer software to generate treatment plans.
Undertake cannulation in order to administer contrast.
To work flexibly according to the demands of the Service, including weekends and across more than one site.
To participate in on-call and other weekend working as required.
Working for our organisation
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 1994, 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 https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- IT skills
- Organised
- Adaptable to change
- Shows initiative/ drive
- Self-motivated
- Team worker
- Reliable and punctual
- Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1
- Supervisory skills – radiographers and students
- Mentoring skills
- Ability (or willingness) to learn to cannulate patients for IV contrast
- Experience in contrast administration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant specific knowledge of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment including linear accelerators and CT simulators
- Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy.
- Sound practical and technical ability and experience in a wide range of pre-treatment and immobilisation techniques
Desirable criteria
- Quality assurance
- Audit
- Student Assessment
- Evidence of participation in research and/or radiotherapy service improvement/development work.
- Experience with MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)
- Experience with motion management techniques
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T)
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses or equivalent experience
- 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 criteria
- Evidence of further study to Masters Level
- Evidence of Management/leadership training
- Experience of radiotherapy virtual simulation planning
Other
Essential criteria
- Physically able to carry out duties of a Therapeutic Radiographer including inanimate and animate manual handling requirements
- Flexibility in working hours
- Willing to work across 2/3 sites as required by role
- Demonstrate tolerance, sensitivity & empathy with staff and clients (patients)
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a broad range of Radiotherapy interest, experience and skill set beneficial to the role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carla Type
- Job title
- Operational Superintendent Pre-treatment
- Email address
- [email protected]
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