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Advanced Practitioner Radiographer – Head and Neck
Cardiff On-site 5-10 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care£50k – £57k / year
Therapeutic RadiographyClinical AssessmentPatient ConsentNon-Medical PrescribingRadiation Regulations
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Therapeutic Radiography, HCPC registration, and a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. Experience working at a Master's level and expertise in head and neck oncology are essential.
Job Description
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Velindre Cancer Centre
Advanced Practitioner Radiographer - Head and Neck
The closing date is 17 August 2026
Apply for this job
Job Summary
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
Main duties of the job
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.
The Advanced Practitioner Radiographer- Head and Neck will be responsible for:
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.
About Us
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.
Details
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-AHP167-0826
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Service
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
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
Essential
Qualifications/ and or knowledge
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Service
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Service
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Deputy Radiotherapy Services Manager
Samantha Allen
samantha.allen@wales.nhs.uk
02920615888
Details
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-AHP167-0826
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Service
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Velindre Cancer Centre's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Velindre Cancer Centre
Advanced Practitioner Radiographer - Head and Neck
The closing date is 17 August 2026
Apply for this job
Job Summary
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
Main duties of the job
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.
The Advanced Practitioner Radiographer- Head and Neck will be responsible for:
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.
About Us
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.
Details
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-AHP167-0826
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Service
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
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
Essential
Qualifications/ and or knowledge
- 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
Essential
- 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
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
- Supervisory skills - MDT, radiographers and students
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to speak Welsh to level 1
Essential
- Excellence in Patient care
- Adhere to Trust values
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
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
- 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
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
- Supervisory skills - MDT, radiographers and students
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to speak Welsh to level 1
Essential
- Excellence in Patient care
- Adhere to Trust values
- 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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Service
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Service
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Deputy Radiotherapy Services Manager
Samantha Allen
samantha.allen@wales.nhs.uk
02920615888
Details
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-AHP167-0826
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Service
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Velindre Cancer Centre's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Education
Bachelor DegreePostgraduate DegreeProfessional Certificate
Skills
Therapeutic RadiographyClinical AssessmentPatient ConsentNon-Medical PrescribingRadiation RegulationsOncologyHead and Neck RadiotherapyMDT CollaborationQuality AssuranceAuditClinical LeadershipPatient CareInterpersonal SkillsIT SkillsMentoringWelsh Language
About #CatchUpWithCancer
1 in 4 people will need radiotherapy at some point in their life. Not everyone receives the best treatment for their cancer because advanced radiotherapy techniques are currently restricted. Research shows that nearly 24,000 patients are missing out on vital radiotherapy every year. This needs to change. We are campaigning for increased funding and better organisation of radiotherapy. Support our campaign by emailing your MP - this letter will ask them to ensure that every patient gets the best radiotherapy treatment for their cancer, no matter where they live.