About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited from experienced, enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered therapeutic radiographers to join the friendly and passionate team at Band 6 level at The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre.
The department is equipped with four Varian Linear Accelerators, Gulmay Orthovoltage unit, Canon CT planning scanner, ProSoma, Eclipse TPS and Surface Guided Radiotherapy. A programme of Linac replacement underway.
As a band 6 radiographer, you will rotate through treatment and pre-treatment areas and be fully supported via our mentorship and training programme.
You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, enjoy being part of a busy team, with an adaptable approach and the ability to multi-task. You should be able to work flexibly within the hours of 08:00-18:30 to cover the operational needs of the service and to participate in the on-call rota.
Interested candidates are welcome to contact the department for an informal discussion regarding the post's requirements.
Main duties of the job
Contribute, as a senior radiographer, to a patient focussed radiotherapy service of the highest quality and, under the management of the Principal/ Superintendent Radiographer, Band 7 radiographers/advanced practitioners, be the point of reference for a designated area of specific responsibility within the radiotherapy department.
Perform high quality radiotherapy treatments ensuring efficient delivery of workflow and compliance with the statutory regulations relating to ionising radiation, BCUHB, Cancer Division and Radiotherapy and Medical Physics Department policies and procedures.
Undertake delegated line management responsibilities of other staff members including personal development and individual performance reviews.
Work autonomously as a state registered radiographer, meeting and maintaining the standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health as developed and agreed by the health and care professionals' regulating body known as 'Health Care Professions Council' (HCPC).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description Job 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
Qualifications Essential
Degree/DCR in Radiotherapy and Oncology Full State registration (HCPC)
Desirable
Relevant post graduate qualification or relevant experience eg Masters study or commitment to undertake further academic qualifications in a related topic Management training
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Ability to use a wide range of modern equipment in a variety of clinical areas Excellent verbal and written skills Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
Desirable
Welsh speaker or willingness to learn.
Experience Essential
Wide range of modern treatment techniques and modalities
Desirable
Knowledge of research methodology Undergraduate student training/assessment Experience of working in the NHS
Personal qualities Essential
Team player and enthusiastic Remain calm and focussed in stressful and unpredictable situations
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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Radiotherapy, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Sarn Lane
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)