Advanced Practitioner Radiographer – Head and Neck

Velindre Cancer Centre

The closing date is 17 August 2026

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Advanced Practitioner
-Head and Neck to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Sevice.

Face to Face interviews only

The Advanced Practitioner Radiographer will be an expert practitioner in a specific part of the radiotherapy pathway, in one of the tumour site specific clinical teams in Velindre Cancer Centre. An Advanced Practitioner will work within the pillars of Advanced Practice Framework.

• Managing and actively participating in the Radiographer led Head and neck service for patients, including consent and the clinical assessment of patient’s fitness for treatment.
• 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 radiotherapy pathway.

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

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.

• Date posted: 03 August 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 7
• Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part-time
• Reference number: 120-AHP
  167-0826
• Job locations:
  Velindre Cancer Service, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
  , United Kingdom

• 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
• Non
  - Medical Prescribing Qualification

• Evidence of further study to Masters Level
• Consent MSc Module or equivalent.
• Leadership or management studies/ qualification

• Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
• Sound practical ability

• Experience in consent in radiotherapy
• Audit
• Quality assurance
• Experience in Head and neck on treatment review
• Experience in Non
  - Medical Prescribing for a relevant site

• 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

• Supervisory skills - MDT, radiographers and students
• Mentoring skills
• Ability…