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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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed

Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

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 criteria

Post graduate teaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

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 criteria

Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Audit

Experience

Essential criteria

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 criteria

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 criteria

Ability to speak Welsh

Other

Essential criteria

Ability to travel between sites
Able to work hours flexibly

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

JD - Bilingual (PDF, 808.3KB)
PS - Bilingual (PDF, 592.3KB)
O.H. Functional Requirement form (PDF, 640.5KB)
Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)
Betsi Cadwaladr Relocation (PDF, 6.8MB)
Guidance notes for Applicants v1.2 April 2024-bilingual (PDF, 267.0KB)

Radiotherapy Services Manager

Radiotherapy Services Manager

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