We are looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and forward-thinking individual for this exciting role in Proton Beam Therapy. The role will include taking a key role in coordinating the patient pathway, ensuring continuity of care; managing transition of care between local treatment centre and The Christie. You will be a knowledgeable expert in the process and stages of the patient care pathway and provide advice and support in symptom and treatment toxicity management. The role will include coordinating the care of TYA, adult, and paediatric patients with support from the adult and paediatric teams. Applicants will be working as part of a national service which offers PBT and radiotherapy to patients across the UK. Note: this is a fixed-term 6-month contract (Maternity leave cover). Full-time, 37.5 hours. Responsibilities include:
1. Plan and manage your own workload and the service's workload, ensuring that service provision meets patient needs.
2. Work with the clinical team to formulate clinical decisions and complex treatment plans to manage acute radiotherapy toxicity and psychosocial issues, responding appropriately to health problems.
3. Oversee and coordinate the referral and treatment pathway for patients referred for proton beam therapy (PBT), including managing referrals for patients requiring general anaesthetic.
4. Accept and make appropriate referrals from/to other professional colleagues.
5. Contribute to the coordination and effective management of the admission and discharge process.
6. Coordinate treatment during inpatient admissions for chemotherapy and acute episodes of illness in liaison with RMCH.
7. Act as an expert resource, providing advice to ward/departmental areas and the wider community.
8. Attend and participate in all relevant MDTs and clinics, ensuring effective communication of patient treatment and care information.
9. Act as a patient advocate, with clear feedback systems to the MDT and referring hospitals.
About The Christie:
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients annually. Based in Manchester, we serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire. As a national specialist, approximately 15% of our patients are referred from other parts of the UK. Our services include one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world, chemotherapy, highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancers, and extensive support and diagnostic services. We are a leader in cancer research, with over 100 years of breakthroughs, and host one of Europe's largest early clinical trial units, running over 300 trials annually. Our research is ranked the best in the UK.
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