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Job summary

Main area
Cancer Services
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent: to meet the needs of the service.
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
Job ref
050-AHP248-1125
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Radiotherapy, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£56,514 - £63,623 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/12/2025 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Superintendent Treatment/ Principal Therapy Radiographer

Band 8a

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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 overview

The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre is wishing to recruit an enthusiastic, suitably qualified & experienced Therapy Radiographer to the post of 8a Treatment Superintendent.

Applicants must be committed to improving the quality of clinical services, motivating & developing staff to enable them to respond dynamically to change. You’ll have the opportunity to influence & develop the service working in a collaborative environment. 

We’re seeking a dynamic, capable person with proven leadership abilities. You’ll require excellent communication & interpersonal skills with experience of staff management & must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Knowledge in modern radiotherapy principles & practice gained through extensive post graduate practice & underpinned by continuous professional development is essential.

The department has 4 Varian Linear Accelerators (3 Truebeam, 1 Varian iX) & is about to undergo a period of machine replacement. Additionally, there’s a Gulmay Orthovoltage Unit, Canon CT Planning Scanner, Prosoma, & an Eclipse TPS, with Surface Guided radiotherapy systems on all Truebeams.

The department works an extended day & the post holder would be expected to work flexibly within the hours of 08:00 to 18:30 to cover the operational needs of the service & to participate in the on-call rota. Core hours are between 08:30-16:30.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • Lead the treatment teams and be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the radiotherapy treatment service.
  • Be responsible for ensuring a patient centred service is maintained, ensuring close liaison with medical and other health professional  staff, both within the immediate environment and externally.
  • Act as line manager for the staff working within the treatment area and take overall responsibility for the training and supervision of all staff and students working within the treatment area.
  • Be responsible for the development of tools for the robust monitoring and auditing of radiotherapy treatments, including the  documentation of morbidity due to side effects of radiotherapy.
  • Work as a senior member of the radiotherapy operational team, maintaining competency to administer accurate and consistent treatment techniques in line with statutory regulations relating to ionising radiation.
  • Where requested be part of a multidisciplinary team, to advise on the care of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
  • Act as patient advocate.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • BSc or equivalent in Radiotherapy, DCR(T)
  • HCPC Registration as a Therapy radiographer
Desirable criteria
  • Experience graduate qualification in Leadership and Management or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience of working clinically as a Therapy Radiographer at a senior level
  • Experience of managing a clinical team
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Research methodology
  • Experience of teaching groups
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to prioritise and delegate work under pressure to tight deadlines
  • Highly developed communication skills
  • Be able to negotiate with and influence others
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of current radiotherapy techniques
  • Knowledge of patient pathway and understanding of waiting time targets

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Caring and able to empathise
  • Show initiative and self motivation
Desirable criteria
  • Remain calm and focused in stressful situations

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Desire to progress and develop the service to incorporate the changing service needs

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vicki Wilson
Job title
Interim Radiotherapy Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 844041
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