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Therapeutic Radiographer

Velindre Cancer Centre

Cardiff/ Abergavenny, CF14 2TLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

29 October 2026

9 days left

Job description

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

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 pretreatment 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 thanone 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.

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.

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.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • 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: - Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1; - Supervisory skills - radiographers and students; - Mentoring skills

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

  • 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: - Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • 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: - Experience of working with Varian and/or Elekta equipment; - Quality assurance; - Clinical audit; - Student assessment

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

16 October 2026

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About the employer

VCC
Velindre Cancer Centre

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