Job summary
The Northern Centre for Cancer Care is one of the country's leading cancer treatment facilities located in a purpose built centre at Freeman Hospital.
The radiotherapy department benefits from state of the art equipment which includes 2 Novalis Truebeam STX linacs with stereotactic capability, 4 Varian TrueBeam linac and 2 Tomotherapy units. TheImaging section comprises 2 Siemens CT scanner with ProSoma virtual simulation and a dedicated MRI scanner. The centre is committed to delivering a high quality service, maintaining the highest specification equipment and contributing to radiotherapy research and development.
Applications are invited for the position of Senior Radiotherapy Assistant within the Radiotherapy service. The post holder will work in support of the radiotherapy team, carrying out clerical and administrative duties, and providing direct and indirect patient care.
The contribution of support staff is recognised and highly valued, and staff are actively supported with their on-going education and development within the limits of their own potential and ambition to ensure service needs are met
- Interview date Wed 16th October 2024
- 37 Hours 30 minutes per week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
To support the radiographic teams in the delivery of a high quality, accurate, and patient focussed radiotherapy service. To undertake those duties that underpin the provision of this service in a timely fashion, and at all times respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient.
To provide high-level patient information in the pre-treatment and treatment setting, supporting the radiographers to allow the radiotherapy service delivery to be managed effectively and efficiently.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of a pleasant and efficient service ensuring patients experience a professional level of care and able to emphasise with upset patients and relatives and sometimes, volatile situations.
To provide advice and sometimes complex instructions to patients in a manner where complete understanding is achieved
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with Trust policy.
Assist in the care of patients, attending the department, helping each patient as necessary: such as changing for treatment or examination, and attending to basic hygiene needs.
Prepare the treatment room as appropriate for each individual patient using the data available.
Assist in patient movement and transfer, taking account of local manual handling policies.
Escort patients and their carers to and from other areas of the hospital site
Ensure all patients at the end of the day leave the department safely by liaising with other departments as appropriate.
To treat all patients with courtesy and respect at all times.
Liaise with the Portering and ambulance services or wards and departments as necessary to facilitate the transport or transfer needs of individual patients.
Liaise with and assist as necessary the clerical assistant and other A&C staff to ensure that patient records are made available as required for any given examination or treatment.
Support the maintenance of the patient environment, to the highest standard of care delivery, within trust policies and protocols.
To report any untoward incidents involving patients, staff and colleagues to the senior Radiographer.
Collaborating with other colleagues and health care professionals in the hospital to achieve optimum patient care.
- Ensure Infection control policies are adhered to when dealing with patients, promoting good practice, in relation to trust policies e.g., hand washing.
The successful applicant will be reliable, hardworking, enthusiastic and a caring individual who is able to demonstrate initiative with good organisational & communication skills. The ability to integrate well with the existing teams and a genuine desire to contribute to providing a quality service to patients is essential.
- Job Purpose
- To support the radiographic teams in the delivery of a high quality, accurate, and patient focussed radiotherapy service. To undertake those duties that underpin the provision of this service in a timely fashion, and at all times respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient.
- To provide high-level patient information in the pre-treatment and treatment setting, supporting the radiographers to allow the radiotherapy service delivery to be managed effectively and efficiently.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of a pleasant and efficient service ensuring patients experience a professional level of care and able to emphasise with upset patients and relatives and sometimes, volatile situations.
To provide advice and sometimes complex instructions to patients in a manner where complete understanding is achieved
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with Trust policy.
Assist in the care of patients, attending the department, helping each patient as necessary: such as changing for treatment or examination, and attending to basic hygiene needs.
Prepare the treatment room as appropriate for each individual patient using the data available.
Assist in patient movement and transfer, taking account of local manual handling policies.
Escort patients and their carers to and from other areas of the hospital site
Ensure all patients at the end of the day leave the department safely by liaising with other departments as appropriate.
To treat all patients with courtesy and respect at all times.
Liaise with the Portering and ambulance services or wards and departments as necessary to facilitate the transport or transfer needs of individual patients.
Liaise with and assist as necessary the clerical assistant and other A&C staff to ensure that patient records are made available as required for any given examination or treatment.
Support the maintenance of the patient environment, to the highest standard of care delivery, within trust policies and protocols.
To report any untoward incidents involving patients, staff and colleagues to the senior Radiographer.
Collaborating with other colleagues and health care professionals in the hospital to achieve optimum patient care.
- Ensure Infection control policies are adhered to when dealing with patients, promoting good practice, in relation to trust policies e.g., hand washing.
The successful applicant will be reliable, hardworking, enthusiastic and a caring individual who is able to demonstrate initiative with good organisational & communication skills. The ability to integrate well with the existing teams and a genuine desire to contribute to providing a quality service to patients is essential.
- Job Purpose
- To support the radiographic teams in the delivery of a high quality, accurate, and patient focussed radiotherapy service. To undertake those duties that underpin the provision of this service in a timely fashion, and at all times respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient.
- To provide high-level patient information in the pre-treatment and treatment setting, supporting the radiographers to allow the radiotherapy service delivery to be managed effectively and efficiently.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- GCSEs, or equivalent, in English Language and Maths
- 2 A-levels or NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare related subject or appropriate experience in a clinical healthcare environment.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understand and have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the post.
- Understand the importance of working to agreed standards and protocols.
- Experience in a patient facing role in an NHS / health care environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.
- Knowledge of organisational and health and safety policies.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, etc).
- Knowledge of radiotherapy.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
- IT skills using clinical based systems e.g., RIS/PACS/eRecord/CapMan.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- GCSEs, or equivalent, in English Language and Maths
- 2 A-levels or NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare related subject or appropriate experience in a clinical healthcare environment.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understand and have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the post.
- Understand the importance of working to agreed standards and protocols.
- Experience in a patient facing role in an NHS / health care environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.
- Knowledge of organisational and health and safety policies.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, etc).
- Knowledge of radiotherapy.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
- IT skills using clinical based systems e.g., RIS/PACS/eRecord/CapMan.
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.
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).
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.
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).
