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Job Summary
Velindre Cancer Centre is a purpose-built hospital, providing world-class cancer care to the people of South East Wales. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the BANK of flexible workforce in this widely respected Cancer Centre, to work ad hoc within a team of diagnostic Radiographers for the provision of a high quality and diverse range of radio diagnostic imaging services for patients attending Velindre Cancer Centre.
As a BANK (not substantive) Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer in Velindre Radiology, you will have the opportunity to work in a small and friendly department and participate in major imaging modalities including MRI, CT, and Digital Radiography. Previous experience in MRI, CT, and Digital Radiography is essential; however, you will be supported by substantive staff at all times.
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
1. To have excellent knowledge surrounding radiographic techniques and procedures as well as broad knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, specifically in the field of Oncology as a specialty.
2. Competent (with annual assessment) in multiple imaging modalities.
3. To perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images ensuring patients receive a radiation dose as low as reasonably practicable when producing these images.
4. To provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
5. To work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to patients, for example by sharing specialist knowledge and expertise.
6. To be able to recognize clinically significant conditions and signs of deterioration, escalating where necessary to appropriate support teams.
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.
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: Velindre NHS Wales.
Pay and Contract Information
Salary: £37,898 to £45,637 a year (Bank - as and when required)
Contract: Bank
Working Pattern: Flexible working
Reference Number: 120-AHP152-0325
Qualifications & Skills
Essential:
* BSc (Hons) or Diploma of the College of Radiographers: Diagnostic Radiography
* Post qualification CT Experience
* Post qualification MRI Experience
* Current RADIOLOGY NHS experience
* Cannulation trained
* RadIS / PACS competent
* Understanding of duties and responsibilities under IR(ME)R 17 and IRR 17
Desirable:
* Post Grad qualification in Radiology modality/ Healthcare or related subject
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1 +)
* Experience working with oncology patients
HCPC Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Velindre Cancer Centre
Address: Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
Employer's Website: Velindre Cancer Centre
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