The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre is looking to appoint a Radiotherapy Services Manager and Professional Lead Therapeutic Radiographer.

We are looking for a well-motivated, experienced person to lead the delivery of the radiotherapy service for the patient population of North Wales.

As part of the senior leadership management team you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the radiotherapy department with line management of approximately 50 staff, predominantly radiographers.

We are an all Varian department equipped with 3 Truebeams (all with C-Rad surface guided systems), 1 Varian iX, and a Gulmay orthovoltage unit. We run on Aria v17 utilising prosoma virtual simulation and eclipse treatment planning systems. We also installed a new Canon Aquillion CT planning scanner in April 2022. We are currently looking to replace 2 linacs and considering all options to include adaptive solutions.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

This management position within Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board involves the full range of management accountabilities for the delivery of radiotherapy services across North Wales. It involves working with other members of the management team to ensure that Divisional and corporate objectives are achieved.

Responsible for managing the Radiotherapy Service delivery within the context of National and local service frameworks.

The post holder will work collaboratively with other radiotherapy departments in Wales to achieve the All Wales Quality metric waiting times for radiotherapy

Contribute and influence future and strategic planning and subsequent business case development and operational implementation.

To provide professional leadership and strategic development of radiographers from practitioner to Consultant grades in line with the Radiotherapy Operational plan

About us

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.

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

Responsible for managing the Radiotherapy Service delivery within the context of National and local service frameworks.

Radiotherapy Radiography Professional lead for BCUHB.

Responsible for the implementation of Clinical Standards within Radiotherapy.

As a senior manager and member of the Cancer Management team the post holder will work in conjunction with other members of the management team to ensure that Divisional and corporate objectives are achieved.

Monitoring of Radiotherapy waiting time targets, intervening when necessary to ensure targets are met.

The post holder will have responsibility to contribute and influence future and strategic planning and subsequent business case development and operational implementation.

Line manager for all clinical and non-clinical staff working within the Radiotherapy department.

Developing protocols and procedures to ensure the safe delivery of the Radiotherapy service and the appropriate training of staff working within it.

Geraint Roberts, Divisional General Manager, Cancer Services

Telephone: 07826953971

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiotherapy Radiography
• Masters level study in a Radiotherapy/Oncology related subject or equivalent experience
• HCPC Registered Radiographer
• Management qualification at Diploma Level or equivalent management experience in a radiotherapy setting

Desirable

• Post graduate teaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed knowledge of a broad range of radiotherapy and oncology processes
• Politically aware and have knowledge of the structures that influence Health Care in Wales
• Demonstrates evidence of career-long learning, experience and formal education
• Knowledge of current research
• Quality management, ensuring healthcare standards are maintained and improved

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Audit

Experience

Essential

• Extensive professional experience of radiotherapy practice - significant experience in Senior Supervisory Post
• Experience of directly managing staff in a line management capacity
• Experience of managing in a clinical setting
• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Able to demonstrate leadership of change management

Skills

Essential

• Interpersonal skills that will enable the post holder to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and carers within the Health Board and other agencies
• Ability to manage difficult situations
• Maintains skills and competency in order to work clinically as a Therapeutic radiographer when necessary

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites
• Able to work hours flexibly

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhyl

LL185UJ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

050-AHP130-0624