Job summary
Are you motivated, forward thinking, and willing to learn new things? Do you enjoy a challenge? Then read on, you are just who we are looking for!
This is a unique opportunity within the radiotherapy department in Bristol!
Radiotherapy is delivered to patients on a daily, outpatient basis Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm, including Bank Holidays with some Saturday working. The aim of radiotherapy is to cure or provide palliation for cancer patients by using beams of radiation. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with surgery and/or chemotherapy.
This post is based in the pre-treatment area of the department where patients have CT scans in order for their treatment to be planned.
Build relationships and closely follow patient's progress, whilst our patients appreciate dealing with a familiar face with an in-depth knowledge of their individual situation and needs.
Main duties of the job
The role of the pre-treatment support worker is to work alongside the therapeutic radiographers in pre-treatment, ensuring that the equipment is checked and ready for use, that patients receive relevant information. You will get consent for procedures such as having contrast media and also to have their photos taken for identification process. You would also need to liaise with other services such as transport teams, hotel services and community services. You will assist in the mould room making beam directional shells. You will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining the clinical area.
Full training for all these new roles would be given and you will also complete an Allied Healthcare Professional apprenticeship relevant to the role.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detail.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- C or above GCSE English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public in a busy customer focused environment
- Basic awareness of the radiotherapy experience
- Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of a patient administration system (PAS)
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- Flexible and adaptable to change
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective communication skills - verbal and written
- Confidence in handling difficult conversations with patients, relatives, and carers
- Ability to work effectively in a busy team
- Good IT skills (microsoft)
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
- Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative if required
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- C or above GCSE English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public in a busy customer focused environment
- Basic awareness of the radiotherapy experience
- Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of a patient administration system (PAS)
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- Flexible and adaptable to change
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective communication skills - verbal and written
- Confidence in handling difficult conversations with patients, relatives, and carers
- Ability to work effectively in a busy team
- Good IT skills (microsoft)
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
- Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative if required
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
