Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiotherapy Service at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust as a Radiotherapy Assistant.
The Radiotherapy Team are looking for self-motivated, adaptable individuals who are reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic, able to demonstrate initiative and good organisational & communication skills. A sense of humour is an advantage and the ability to integrate well with the existing teams essential.
The Radiotherapy Assistants will be required to carry out a wide range of duties including patient transfers, clerical work and other supportive functions.
We strive for excellence in all aspects of patient care and promote and support health and wellbeing in all our staff.
Hours of work may be flexible and will reflect the needs of the Service. Radiotherapy treatment is routinely delivered between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, so some shift working may be required.
Main duties of the job
The radiotherapy assistant will be responsible for providing a high standard of administrative support and a highly professional, patient-focused service to the Radiotherapy Service.
The post holder will be responsible for radiotherapy administration including the booking of patients through the radiotherapy pathway, ensuring all associated tasks are completed in accordance with local protocol.
The radiotherapy assistant will be responsible for transporting patients to and from wards and departments and attending to their needs.
The post holder will liaise on a daily basis with a range of staff including radiographers, nursing staff, clerical and secretarial staff, healthcare scientists, consultant clinical oncologists and chemotherapy schedulers.
Collect patient prescriptions from pharmacy as required.
Carry out patient movement and transfer, taking account of the local policies for manual handling.
Care for patients attending the department, helping each patient as necessary such as changing for treatment or examination and attending to basic hygiene needs.
The post holder will liaise directly with the patient regarding their pre-treatment or treatment appointment, providing information and reassurance.
Acts as a chaperone or supporter for the patient.
Maintain and update information on the computer systems as required.
Maintain an accurate and up to date database of patients on the radiotherapy pathway.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Details
Date posted
25 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
156-7045653
Job locations
Sunrise Centre
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Sunrise Centre
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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