Job summary Do you have experience in patient care and looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to take your first tentative steps in a clinical support role? If this is you, then why not look to become part of our excellent clinical team at the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust? Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is focused on providing excellent patient pathways and patient-centred care. The centre is based in Guildford with a satellite site at the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. This role may require you to work occasionally at the satellite centre to ensure coverage of service. We require you to be enthusiastic, friendly and hard working with excellent communication skills, and have the ability to manage your time, plan and prioritise your work You will be required to work in a team and make decisions within your scope of practice. You must have a clear understanding of patient confidentiality and ensure that this is maintained both in and out of the workplace. Main duties of the job This role is to support the clinical and administration teams within our busy, friendly Radiotherapy department. Key aspects of the role include: Providing practical support to patients and their carers during their visit to the department. Assist in clinical duties related to the running of clinics, supporting theatre sessions, chaperoning, restocking, locating patient documentation. Assist in administrative duties relating to clinics, the delivery of Radiotherapy and CT scanning. Participate in supporting staff and students. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role. You must be physically capable of spending some of the day on your feet and assisting in the moving and handling of patients. You will be empowered to learn, grow and progress your career. We offer a variety of CPD opportunities and have strong links with Macmillan giving us access to valuable learning to ensure that our staff are the best that they can be. If you do not hold the Trust's Care Certificate it will be essential that you attend 3 weeks training to achieve the Care Certificate which is a requirement for this role. Other training related to the post will also be provided e.g. venepuncture and assisting in theatre in addition to the Trust's mandatory training. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,883 to £26,958 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 384-SB-EMF18257 Job locations Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSEThe purpose of this role is to support clinical staff members in in the care andadministration of patients undergoing radiotherapy, working with Medical,Radiographic, Physics and Administrative colleagues. 2.1 JOB SUMMARYAs a radiotherapy department assistant working as part of a radiotherapy team, youwill be under the direct supervision of the Brachytherapy Operational Manager but willalso be required to liaise with the other managers within the department, especially inregards to daily clinical needs.As a key element of the role, the post holder will provide information, practical andemotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy treatment, plussupport the clinical staff across the sections within the department.The post holder will be required to provide both clinical and administrative support.The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department is based at the RoyalSurrey County Hospital in Guildford and operates a satellite service from the EastSurrey Hospital in Redhill. This post is based at the Royal Surrey County HospitalGuildford however some cover may be required at Redhill to cover annual leave andsickness We look forward to meeting with should you feel that you would like to become part of our Royal Surrey Cancer Centre team. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, you can reach us on 01483 571122 Ext 6533 and ask to speak with Lesley Banahan (Lesley.Banahannhs.net). To apply, please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk ensuring that you quote the vacancy number above. Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSEThe purpose of this role is to support clinical staff members in in the care andadministration of patients undergoing radiotherapy, working with Medical,Radiographic, Physics and Administrative colleagues. 2.1 JOB SUMMARYAs a radiotherapy department assistant working as part of a radiotherapy team, youwill be under the direct supervision of the Brachytherapy Operational Manager but willalso be required to liaise with the other managers within the department, especially inregards to daily clinical needs.As a key element of the role, the post holder will provide information, practical andemotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy treatment, plussupport the clinical staff across the sections within the department.The post holder will be required to provide both clinical and administrative support.The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department is based at the RoyalSurrey County Hospital in Guildford and operates a satellite service from the EastSurrey Hospital in Redhill. This post is based at the Royal Surrey County HospitalGuildford however some cover may be required at Redhill to cover annual leave andsickness We look forward to meeting with should you feel that you would like to become part of our Royal Surrey Cancer Centre team. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, you can reach us on 01483 571122 Ext 6533 and ask to speak with Lesley Banahan (Lesley.Banahannhs.net). To apply, please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk ensuring that you quote the vacancy number above. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education to A-level GC(S)E/equivalent English Language Grade C or above GC(S)E/equivalent Maths Grade C or above Knowledge Essential Previous experience in a reception or other customer-facing role ? A/I Desirable To have previous NHS experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education to A-level GC(S)E/equivalent English Language Grade C or above GC(S)E/equivalent Maths Grade C or above Knowledge Essential Previous experience in a reception or other customer-facing role ? A/I Desirable To have previous NHS experience 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. Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)