We are offering an exciting opportunity to join us as a pre-treatment radiographer in our forward-thinking Radiotherapy team 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.
1.0 WTE Permanent
1.0 WTE 6month Fixed term/Secondment - This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months due to - meet the needs of the service.
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.
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 will be face to face only
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.
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.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
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.
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.
