Job summary
We are excited to advertise this Consultant Practitioner - Breast, position as part of the expansion of Velindre Cancer Centre to our brand new Satellite centre based at Neville Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. The post is to be based at the Satellite centre with multisite working based on the service requirements, part of which you will help to develop within this role.
This is a Band 8b annex 21 position with a training period of up to 2 years dependent on skills and experience.
Consultant Therapy Radiographer -Breast will be a key member of the tumour site specialist multidisciplinary team, providing a seamless pathway for patients receiving radiotherapy, acting as an autonomous, expert practitioner with responsibility for assessing, treating and following up their own caseload of patients. They will act as an expert resource and senior clinical lead advising other specialist services within the region. The post holder will operate at a "higher level of practice" consistent with standards outlined by the Society and College of radiographers (SCoR) and the Health care Professional Council (HCPC) and in accordance with local and national policies.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive Therapeutic Radiographer Consultant service for patients requiring radiotherapy.
To be an integral part of the MDT, participating in the development of standards and guidelines related to practice of radiotherapy and ensuring the highest possible care for their group of patients
The post holder is an expert resource for patients receiving radiotherapy treatment for cancer working closely with the Consultant Oncologists.
To practice at an expert advanced level, providing expert care for patients undergoing radiotherapy for cancer, improving service delivery to patients whilst optimising the use of existing resources and developing services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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 1999, 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.
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/
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
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification as a Therapeutic Radiographer (DCR (T) or BSc/PgDip)
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council UK
- Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent
- Specialist training to Masters level (MSc) in Radiotherapy or Health Sciences and documented and validated experiential advanced /expert practice
- A highly specialised and detailed Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning the broad range and the more specialist applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
- Expert knowledge of current technologies in Radiotherapy - Treatment and Pre-Treatment
- Knowledge of current oncology issues including national guidelines
- Full knowledge of radiation regulations
- Awareness of national guidelines and protocols radiotherapy/oncology
- Knowledge of research and audit methodology
- Knowledge of cancer waits
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Knowledge of current techniques and developments in Radiotherapy
Desirable
- PhD award in relevant subject
- Management qualification/ study
- Knowledge and experience in tumour outlining (MSc in oncology/cancer)
- Qualified and registered Supplementary/ independent prescriber
- Counselling skills
- Informed consent
- Knowledge of Oncology in relation to tumour site
- Leadership and Management development course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate expert knowledge, competence and clinical experience in core radiotherapy relating to tumour site
- Significant experience working in multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrate experience of Research and audit
- Experience of working autonomously with responsibility for patient list in clinic settings
Desirable
- Experience of managing and implementing change
- Project management experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrable ability to deal with complex situations
- Ability to make recommendations for and to facilitate change
- Persuasion and negotiation skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Diplomatic, aware of effect of own behaviours on others
- Motivate a wide range of individuals, actively encourage and support their colleagues to work to the best of their ability
- Act as a role model, setting example for Therapy Radiographers
- Embrace the development within the profession and be willing to participate in this
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh to Level1
- Ability to recognise own limitations
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification as a Therapeutic Radiographer (DCR (T) or BSc/PgDip)
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council UK
- Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses at Masters level or equivalent
- Specialist training to Masters level (MSc) in Radiotherapy or Health Sciences and documented and validated experiential advanced /expert practice
- A highly specialised and detailed Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning the broad range and the more specialist applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
- Expert knowledge of current technologies in Radiotherapy - Treatment and Pre-Treatment
- Knowledge of current oncology issues including national guidelines
- Full knowledge of radiation regulations
- Awareness of national guidelines and protocols radiotherapy/oncology
- Knowledge of research and audit methodology
- Knowledge of cancer waits
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Knowledge of current techniques and developments in Radiotherapy
Desirable
- PhD award in relevant subject
- Management qualification/ study
- Knowledge and experience in tumour outlining (MSc in oncology/cancer)
- Qualified and registered Supplementary/ independent prescriber
- Counselling skills
- Informed consent
- Knowledge of Oncology in relation to tumour site
- Leadership and Management development course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate expert knowledge, competence and clinical experience in core radiotherapy relating to tumour site
- Significant experience working in multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrate experience of Research and audit
- Experience of working autonomously with responsibility for patient list in clinic settings
Desirable
- Experience of managing and implementing change
- Project management experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrable ability to deal with complex situations
- Ability to make recommendations for and to facilitate change
- Persuasion and negotiation skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Diplomatic, aware of effect of own behaviours on others
- Motivate a wide range of individuals, actively encourage and support their colleagues to work to the best of their ability
- Act as a role model, setting example for Therapy Radiographers
- Embrace the development within the profession and be willing to participate in this
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh to Level1
- Ability to recognise own limitations
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.
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.
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).
