Job Summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for Therapeutic Radiographer 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 to join our review team
We are offering a 5 month fixed term (secondment will be considered where approved by employer) post, to commence 15th September 2025 and conclude 14th February 2026
Interviews will be undertaken face to face only
This post is fixed term/secondment for 5 months 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.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the radiographer led review clinics, including assessing treatment side effects and advising patients and carers on how to manage these side effects.
To be a member of the information and support service providing a holistic approach to the emotional, practical, social and information needs of radiotherapy patients.
The post holder will work closely with more senior review clinic staff to provide a safe, accurate, efficient and caring treatment service.
To assist in the organisation of the workload in the review clinic and to take responsibility for the training and supervision of more junior team members and students.
To be part of the multidisciplinary team involved in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment.
Work towards being a resource within the Trust providing expert knowledge to support the multidisciplinary teams.
About Us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-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 apply the key principles of value based 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/
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,263 to £47,280 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
120-AHP162-0725
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Services - Radiotherapy Department
Velindre Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
As Per Job Description - The Main Responsibilities Include:
As a member of the on-treatment review Radiotherapy team, the post holder will participate in the radiographer led review clinics, assessing radiotherapy side effects and advising patients and carers on how to manage these side effects
The post holder will be required to provide a holistic approach to the emotional, practical social and information needs of patients
The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team responsible for the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy
Job Description
Job responsibilities
As Per Job Description - The Main Responsibilities Include:
As a member of the on-treatment review Radiotherapy team, the post holder will participate in the radiographer led review clinics, assessing radiotherapy side effects and advising patients and carers on how to manage these side effects
The post holder will be required to provide a holistic approach to the emotional, practical social and information needs of patients
The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team responsible for the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy
Person Specification
Qualifcation and Knowledge
Essential
* All essential criteria
Desirable
* all desirable criteria
Experience
Essential
* all essential experience
Desirable
* all desirable criteria
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
* all essential criteria
Desirable
* all desirable criteria
Person Specification
Qualifcation and Knowledge
Essential
* all essential criteria
Desirable
* all desirable criteria
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Services - Radiotherapy Department
Velindre Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Services - Radiotherapy Department
Velindre Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)
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