The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre is a purpose built centre opened in June 2000 to provide cancer services to the population of North Wales.

 

The completion of the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre has been one of the most complex and lengthy healthcare projects ever experienced in North Wales.The centre consists of a radiotherapy department, radiotherapy physics, nursing facilities and a hostel providing a full range of services to the patient.

The Centre has been designed to offer the patient, and staff, a relaxed, soothing and aesthetically pleasing environment. The design means the Cancer Centre is spacious and makes the most of natural light, being designed around a central courtyard. Artwork has been specially commissioned to enhance this environment.

   

Location

The Cancer Centre is based at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyydan. Situated next to the dual carriageway A55 the centre is easily accessible by car and is well served by public transport.

 

The Centre is ideally located to explore beautiful North Wales. To the west lies Snowdonia, an area of outstanding natural beauty offering a hugely diverse landscape of mountain, lakes, rivers, forest and stunning sandy beaches. This offers fantastic opportunities for lovers of the great outdoors who can indulge in climbing, rafting, surfing and many other activities.

Around the Centre and to the south and east is a gentler landscape of rolling hills and tranquil rivers. Here in the Borderlands there are market towns, historic houses and stunning valleys.

To the North are the lively coastal resorts that offer a wide range of exciting attractions and nightlifefor those of all ages. While there are imposing castles guarding the coast.

 

The centre is also within easy reach of the historical and cultural centres of Liverpool, Manchester and Chester. While the excellent roadlinks provide quick access to Manchester and Liverpool airports and the ferry terminals to Ireland.

Address:
Glan Clwyd Hospital Fax: (01745) 583143
Rhyl                                                                                                        
Denbighshire
LL18 5UJ

Telephone: (01745) 583910
Wesite:  http://www.conwy-denbighshire-nhs.org.uk

Radiotherapy Services Manager:
Mrs Nest Bowl
Tel: 01745 445132
E-mail:  Nest.Bowl@cd-tr.wales.nhs.uk

Superintendents:
Ms Bernadette McCarthy – Department Deputy Bernadette.McCarthy@cd-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Mrs Karen Thomas – Simulator Superintendent Karen.Thomas@cd-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Mr Glyn Thomas – Planning Superintendent Glyn.Thomas@cd-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Ms Pat Evans – Treatment Superintendent Patricia.Evans@cd-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Ms Vicki Argent - Treatment Superintendent Vicki.Argent@cd-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Mrs Julie Johnson - Treatment + QUART Superintendent Julie.Johnson@cd-tr.wales.nhs.uk

Equipment:

·         2 Varian 2100C -   6 + 10 MV
                              6,9,12,16 + 20 MeV
                              Multi leaf collimator 80 and 120 Leaf.
                              Portal imaging – 1 with amorphous silicon.

·         1 Varian 600C -     6 MV
                              Portal imaging

·         Pantak Orthovoltage / Superficial Unit with 85KV, 120 KV and 250KV

·         1 Varian Ximatron with CT attachment

The system is fully integrated with Varis and Vision software.

·         1 Cadplan Workstation

·         2 Eclipse Workstations

·         Superintendents – 6

·         Radiographer / Senior Radiographers - 15

·         Radiographer Helpers – 3

·         Assistaant Practitioners – 1

Radiographer Vacancy Rate – 20%

·         Clinical Lecturer – 1

·         Radiotherapy Nurse – 1

There are also dieticians, physiotherapists, speech therapists and specialist nurses attached to the department.

Student Information:

The centre is a clinical placement site for radiotherapy students from Cardiff University.  Students rotate between Cardiff, Swansea and Glan Clwyd cancer centres. The development of a quality radiotherapy teaching service is a priority of the department.

The centre is also a popular site for students undertaking elective placements.

Clinical Lecturer – Cathryn Wood

Student numbers – 12 - 14

Location of University – Cardiff University.

Web link to university – http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/healthcarestudies/radiography/therapy

Additional Information:

·         The centre offers paid overtime and on-call policies.

·         The trust is committed to equal opportunities and offers flexible working packages.

·         Staff are offered dedicated CPD time.

·         There are opportunities to undertake MSc modules and become NVQ assessors.

·         There are excellent library facilities and Internet Access available to student and staff undertaking study and training.

·         The department has close links to Sheffield and Cardiff universities.

·         There is subsidised gym membership available.

·         A crèche is available on the hospital site.

·         The department will shortly be aiming to achieve ISO 9000 accreditation.

·         Relocation packages may be available for new staff.

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