Overview
The post holder will be involved in the direct care of all radiotherapy patients from being an active member of the pre-treatment team at the CT scan through to their treatment and its completion, providing technical treatment information and giving advice on radiotherapy reactions.
Cannulation and venipuncture competencies are required but can be gained once in the role.
Professional Development
The post holder will have CPD opportunities to keep up to date with radiotherapy advances, advice and information given to patients. They will also be involved in teaching radiotherapy students and new staff.
Department
The radiotherapy department is situated in the Queen's Centre and serves a catchment area of 1.2 million people in Hull and the surrounding region. This is a UK Centre of Excellence for the treatment and care of patients with cancer and the Radiotherapy Department continues to develop its international reputation built on forward thinking and innovation.
Induction and Training
The successful candidate will have a comprehensive induction to the radiotherapy department and training package to support their learning and development.
Team
The radiotherapy team is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated clinical support worker to join our multi‑disciplinary team. The post holder will be a key member of our patient support team which includes Radiotherapy Nurse Practitioners, Therapeutic Radiographers, booking coordinators, Dosimetrist, Physicists and Clinical Support Workers.
Skills and Requirements
* Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential with the ability to build good relationships with patients, families and colleagues within the radiotherapy service and wider MDT.
* Good IT skills – we operate in a paperless environment and the successful applicant will receive training in the use of the bespoke system “Aria”, the radiotherapy electronic patient management system central to booking, planning and radiotherapy treatment activities.
* UKVI eligibility for a Skilled Worker Visa is not met for this vacancy; therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Partnership
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG, and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As teaching hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our partnership and our community.
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