Velindre Cancer Centre
Advanced Practitioner Radiographer - Head and Neck

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
Closing date: 17 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 responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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
• Non- Medical Prescribing Qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of further study to Masters Level
• 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
• Audit
• Quality assurance
• Experience in Head and neck on treatment review
• 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

Employer details
Employer name: Velindre Cancer Centre
Address: Velindre Cancer Service, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Radiotherapy Services Manager
Samantha Allen
samantha.allen@wales.nhs.uk
02920615888

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.

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.