Radiotherapy Assistant (Quality and Clinical) - Band 2
NHS AfC: Band 2
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.
Job overview
The department of Clinical Oncology provides in-patient and out-patient care to patients with oncological malignancies, with the Radiotherapy Department treating patients from a wide geographical area, covering the whole of Lincolnshire. The department sees over 120 patients per day attending for radiotherapy treatment or planning.
We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic person to join our busy, friendly Radiotherapy team. The post holders will assist by working with the quality manager in an admin capacity and as part of the radiographic team on all the treatment units (linear accelerators) and in the pre-treatment area as required. Ensuring that the patients are prepared for their treatment and supported from the waiting room to the treatment areas.
The ideal candidate will be motivated to work with service users and have a caring and empathetic manner. You should work well within a team, have excellent admin and communication skills as this is key for both the quality work and for patients who may have high level needs.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
Assisting radiographers by carrying out portering and other non-radiographic tasks as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer.
Quality:
Assists and supports the Quality Manager in providing efficient admin support.
Assists and supports the Quality Manager in achieving ISO 9001 validation.
Data Quality:
Assist the research radiographer in the checking of the radiotherapy dataset.
Provides cover for colleagues in their absence to maintain service levels.
Person specification
Qualifications
* 4 GCSE C or equivalent with English Grade C or equivalent
* Typing and or Word/Text Processing Skills
* NVQ Level II Health Care or equivalent
* Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent NVQ
Previous Experience
* Previous experience in a caring environment.
* Previous experience in office environment.
* Experience in radiotherapy environment.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and to deal with stressful situations.
* Ability to deal sensitively with patients.
* Ability to use own initiative.
* Ability to operate office equipment.
Specific Requirements
* Flexible and willing to undertake duties as a member of a team.
* Conscientious in standard of work produced.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team.
* Experience of working with the cancer patient.
* Adaptable to change.
* Readiness to try new things.
* Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues.
ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.
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