Role Summary
The Radiotherapy department at the Exeter Oncology Centre is looking for a hard-working and highly motivated individual to join its team in a Radiotherapy Helper role.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The department uses highly specialised equipment to deliver treatment to over 2,000 patients per annum. It has three Varian Linear Accelerators to deliver external beam Radiotherapy treatment, each treating up to 40 patients per day depending on the complexity of treatment. A Toshiba Wide Bore CT scanner and a Varian Eclipse planning system are used for the creation of individualised treatment plans. Internal Brachytherapy is delivered using an HDR Flexitron unit. The department uses bespoke radiotherapy scheduling, recording and verification software called ARIA and all treatment bookings are managed via this system.
The Radiotherapy Helper role is varied and you will need to work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including Radiographers, Clinical Scientists and Consultants, to provide administrative and clinical support to the Radiotherapy service. You will have responsibility for the accurate registration, scheduling and appointing of patients on a radiotherapy treatment pathway, to include pre-treatment planning, treatment appointments and on-treatment clinical review.
You will assist in the tracking of patients referred for treatment to ensure that Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) targets are being met, and will enter information regarding this into the patients’ EPIC electronic patient information system. You will also be involved in supporting the clinical staff in the pre-treatment and treatment delivery areas of the department, which involves regular communication with both staff and patients. Relevant training will be provided for all of these tasks.
You need to be a highly organised individual who is able to process data accurately, is a team player with excellent communication skills and who is able to work under pressure at times.
The Radiotherapy service operates for extended working hours to ensure that all patients receive their treatment in a timely way, and there is an expectation that you will participate in shift pattern working to support service provision for the entire working day.
Please note, the Job Description is awaiting matching and therefore the Banding for this role may be subject to change.
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
For more information, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact: Helen Slaney, Radiotherapy Services Manager on helen.slaney@nhs.net or Charlie Trewin, Radiographer on c.trewin@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
