Main area: Radiotherapy
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Early and late cover will be required to include 7.15am start and some 8pm finishes)
Job ref: 265-6701802
Site: Northampton General Hospital
Town: Northampton
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/11/2024 23:59
Job overview
The Northamptonshire Centre for Oncology would like to hear from enthusiastic and capable individuals wanting to join our Radiotherapy Assistant Team. We are a busy but friendly department situated within the Northampton General Hospital site providing the Radiotherapy service for cancer patients in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.
A flexible approach and willingness to learn will be essential as our service is constantly adapting to stay at the cutting edge of Radiotherapy delivery and to meet patient needs.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Radiotherapy team planning and delivering radiotherapy treatments by assisting radiographers by carrying out non-radiographic tasks.
* Ensuring that patients, their carers and other visitors to the Radiotherapy Department are given the best help and care possible.
* Support the radiotherapy staff under the direction of the Mould Room Manager and senior radiographers.
* Cover a wide variety of tasks including patient-facing roles, such as making treatment shells for patients undergoing radiotherapy.
* Schedule patient appointments and manage the booking process.
* Work closely with a variety of professional groups, including Radiographers, providing assistance and support to patients undergoing procedures.
* Play a vital role in clerical tasks, preparing notes, making appointments and liaising with medical secretaries.
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Schedule patient appointments, including transport arrangements, throughout the radiotherapy pathway.
* Work with senior management to coordinate patient treatment to comply with national targets.
* Prepare, plan and administer patients’ treatment.
* Collect and collate departmental statistics.
* Provide reception cover including service days where extended hours are in operation.
* Ensure smooth patient flow through the department.
* Assist in the impression and shell fitting processes in the mould room.
* Provide advice and guidance to patients throughout the mould room process.
* Manufacture treatment accessories.
* Maintain a safe and clean environment.
* Assist in the teaching and training of students and other trainees.
Person specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
* Good standard of written English.
* Relevant NVQ3 (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake.
* GCSE in science subject.
* Meet apprenticeship entry requirements.
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment.
* Scheduling experience.
* Basic radiotherapy knowledge.
* Basic knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
* Ability to cope with potentially distressed cancer patients.
* Demonstrates accountability for actions.
* Passionate and committed to our Dedicated to Excellence values.
Skills
* Excellent patient care skills.
* Ability to use basic word processing and manage data.
* Ability to use initiative and good reasoning skills under pressure.
At Northampton General Hospital, we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services. We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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