Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for Advanced Practitioner -Breast to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Sevice. Base site of Cardiff or Abergavenny to be negotiated. Travel to both sites is required.
Face to Face interviews only
Main duties of the job
Providing information, support and point of contact throughout the pathway.
The post holder shall contribute to enhancing service delivery and service development for a specified tumour site (as per the job plan) by implementing best and evidence based practice across their specific area of the Breast radiotherapy pathway.
They shall ensure that the patient pathway is managed efficiently to ensure continuity of care, effective use of resources and to ensure that all cancer targets both locally and nationally are achieved.
To be an effective team player in the tumour specific multi-disciplinary team and to be involved in the total care of patients undergoing Radiotherapy treatment.
To provide specialist radiotherapy knowledge to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and Network as required.
Provide information and support to relatives and carers instrumental in the patient's on-going care and holistic well-being.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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 Centreand 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/ and or knowledge
Essential
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T)
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Expert Practice MSc module or equivalent in specific area.
- Working at Masters level or equivalent
- 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
- Knowledge of clinical mark-up of breast radiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of further study to Masters Level
- Non medical prescribing qualification
- Consent MSc Module or equivalent.
- Leadership or management studies/ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
- Sound practical ability
Desirable
- Experience in consent in radiotherapy
- Experience in NMO
- Audit
- Quality assurance
- Experience in Plan Authorisation
- Experience in Non- Medical Prescribing for a relevant site
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Technically sound
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Interpersonal skill
- IT skills
- Organised
- Reliable and punctual
- Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
- Adaptable to change
- Shows initiative/ drive
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Supervisory skills - MDT, radiographers and students
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to speak Welsh to level 1
Values
Essential
- Excellence in Patient care
- Adhere to Trust values
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of working times
- Willing to work across 2/3 sites as required by role
- An understanding that work may be required to cover: Emergency and on call treatments/Routine working during evenings and weekends
Person Specification
Qualifications/ and or knowledge
Essential
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T)
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Expert Practice MSc module or equivalent in specific area.
- Working at Masters level or equivalent
- 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
- Knowledge of clinical mark-up of breast radiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of further study to Masters Level
- Non medical prescribing qualification
- Consent MSc Module or equivalent.
- Leadership or management studies/ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
- Sound practical ability
Desirable
- Experience in consent in radiotherapy
- Experience in NMO
- Audit
- Quality assurance
- Experience in Plan Authorisation
- Experience in Non- Medical Prescribing for a relevant site
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Technically sound
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Interpersonal skill
- IT skills
- Organised
- Reliable and punctual
- Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
- Adaptable to change
- Shows initiative/ drive
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Supervisory skills - MDT, radiographers and students
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to speak Welsh to level 1
Values
Essential
- Excellence in Patient care
- Adhere to Trust values
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of working times
- Willing to work across 2/3 sites as required by role
- An understanding that work may be required to cover: Emergency and on call treatments/Routine working during evenings and weekends
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).
