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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
18 months (Fixed term for 18 months from start date)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
120-AHP173-1026
Employer
Velindre Cancer Centre
Employer type
NHS
Site
Velindre Cancer Service
Town
Cardiff/ Abergavenny
Salary
£32,557 - £39,631 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/10/2026 23:59

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Therapeutic Radiographer

Band 5

Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), which is a committed equal opportunities employer. VCC welcomes applications from people who share our vision;

Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.

our values;

  • Caring
  • Respectful
  • Accountable

& who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in an organisation with the ambition to provide world class services & care to our patients.

VCC is an amazing place to work & develop your career. It is undertaking a 5 year transformation programme which will enable cancer services to meet the future needs of our patients across South East Wales. Not only will programme see VCC moving into a new purpose built cancer hospital, it will provide opportunities for patients to receive treatments closer to their homes. The infrastructure changes will offer our employees opportunities to work across a number of sites, in new and different ways, create development opportunities & increase flexible working practices.

VCC provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.

For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss it with you.

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

The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.

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

 


 

Job overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity for band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Service.

Velindre Cancer Service consists of two radiotherapy departments, one in Cardiff and one in 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 will be undertaken face to face  only 

Base will be Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff or Velindre at Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit, Abergavenny - to be requested at interview.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloaded  here. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)

Main duties of the job

To work in all areas of the radiotherapy department i.e. on treatment units (linear accelerators, Orthovoltage, and Flexitron), 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. 
 
To be part of a large multi-disciplinary team and to be involved in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy. 
 
To take part in the training and supervision of students. 
 
To work flexibly according to the demands of the service including weekends and across more than 
one site.  

To participate in CHART and on-call working as required. 

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

Working for our organisation

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

 

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

 

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

 

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

 

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

 

 

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
  • 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
  • Interpersonal skill
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1
  • Supervisory skills – radiographers and students
  • Mentoring skills

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • B.Sc. (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 criteria
  • Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Experience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment
  • Quality assurance
  • Clinical audit
  • Student assessment

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Allen
Job title
Deputy Radiotherapy Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
029 20615888
Additional information

029 20615888 Ext. 6258

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