Job summary

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 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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

120-AHP173-1026

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Service

Velindre Road, Whitchurch / Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit

Cardiff/ Abergavenny

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

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.

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

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

Person Specification 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

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 Service

Velindre Road, Whitchurch / Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit

Cardiff/ Abergavenny

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Service

Velindre Road, Whitchurch / Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit

Cardiff/ Abergavenny

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post will comprise up to 10.3 sessions, including 8 sessions/wk at City Hospice and 2 sessions/wk with the specialist palliative care hospital support team at Velindre University NHS Trust and 0.3 sessions/wk for out of hours commitments. The post holder will be employed through VUNHST which employs all consultants in palliative medicine in the Cardiff and Vale region via a hub and spokes model.

Sample Job Plans

The duties described here are provisional and will be the subject of review. They will form a composite part of the job plan, which will be agreed between the post holder and Clinical Director for Palliative Medicine at Velindre University NHS Trust or nominated deputy.

1. In patient

AM:

Mon, MDT City Hospice.

Tues, Domiciliary visits City Hospice .

Wed, VCC Inpatient/Acute Oncology Service/Board & Ward round incl Future Care Planning work and symptom management

Thu, Clinic City Hospice

Fri, Integrated palliative medicine clinic or domiciliary visits

PM:

Mon, SPA

Tue , Clinical Administration

Wed, VCC Future Care Planning, Acute Oncology input and palliative care inpatient review

Thu, Clinical administration/Clinical governance activities

Fri, SPA

Main duties of the job

• To act as a Specialist Palliative Medicine Consultant to all clinical services at City Hospice and contribute to sessions in Velindre Cancer Centre under auspices of Velindre University NHS Trust
• To provide high quality, timely, patient-centred and consultant led care for in-patients, outpatients, day-case and community-based patients and those accessing oncology assessment unit, radiotherapy and other services
• To work to ensure an integrated model of palliative care service delivery to all patients within the catchment areas Velindre services by collaborating closely with other specialist and generalist palliative care providers.
• To assess and manage patients attending Velindre who are acutely unwell and symptomatic, including acute oncology service input
• To contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and research activities
• To take on appropriate management and clinical governance responsibilities.
• To participate in an on-call rota providing 24/7 out of hours support to all hospitals, specialist palliative care in-patient units and community-based patients within the Cardiff and Vale University Heath Board Areas

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date due to funding. 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.

About us

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.

Job summary

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months until 31/10/2027 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.

Due to the scale and complexity of the transition to the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC), an exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join Velindre Cancer Service (VCS) as a Clinical Service Manager, supporting the delivery of this transformational programme.

This senior management role will lead a portfolio of clinical service readiness and mobilisation activity, ensuring services are prepared to safely and effectively transition into the new cancer centre in 2027. Working closely with clinical, nursing, operational and corporate colleagues, the post holder will support the development, implementation and assurance of service readiness plans, helping translate strategic objectives into practical and sustainable service solutions.

The role will focus on coordinating complex service change across multiple clinical areas, ensuring that workforce, pathways, digital systems, equipment, operational processes and governance arrangements are aligned to support high-quality, patient-centred care. The post holder will provide expert advice, challenge and leadership to support successful delivery of one of the most significant developments in specialist cancer care in Wales.

Main duties of the job

You will plan, coordinate and deliver operational readiness required for the move to the new Velindre Cancer Centre, including:

• Develop, implement and monitor service readiness plans, ensuring clear milestones, ownership and assurance arrangements are in place.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, nursing, operational and corporate teams to support the design and implementation of future service models and pathways.
• Support pathway review, redesign and testing to ensure services are ready to operate effectively within the new Velindre Cancer Centre.
• Lead multidisciplinary workstreams and task groups, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and timescales.
• Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and dependencies, supporting the development of effective mitigation plans.
• Support planning for dual running and service continuity, ensuring patient safety, quality and operational resilience are maintained throughout transition.
• Analyse and interpret complex activity, workforce, performance, quality and financial information to support decision-making and service planning.
• Develop business cases, option appraisals, reports and recommendations for senior leaders and governance groups.
• Support quality improvement, governance and assurance activities, ensuring readiness plans align with national standards and organisational requirements.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

About us

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.