Job summary
We have an opportunity available for a Radiotherapy Support Worker / Care Coordinator to be an extended member of the site-specific Advance Practice Team to assist with their workload and provide clinical and administrative support.
You will help in new patient, on treatment and follow up Clinics providing basic level information and support for patients and their carers during the radiotherapy pathway.
You will coordinate and facilitate radiotherapy and concomitant chemotherapy schedules and maintain standards in the management of patients while being responsive to the social and healthcare needs of the individual patient, at all times respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient.
Main duties of the job
To act as an extended member of the site-specific Advance Practice Team, assisting with their workload and providing clinical and administrative support.
To help in new patient, on treatment and follow up Clinics providing basic level information and support for patients and their carers during the radiotherapy pathway.
To coordinate and facilitate radiotherapy and concomitant chemotherapy schedules.
To maintain standards in the management of patients and be responsive to the social and healthcare needs of the individual patient, at all times respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The vacancy will close at midnight on 18 June 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade A-C or equivalent -NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses
Desirable
- -Coaching or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- -Experience in or a good understanding of health and social care services and pathways -Experience of working within a team of health care professionals
Desirable
- -Experience of working with electronic medical record systems -Experience of co-ordinating a patient workload -Experience of stock management and safe storage -Data management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- -Evidence of continued personal and professional development
Desirable
- -Knowledge of cancer pathways, treatment options and terminology, in particular radiotherapy process -Knowledge of clinical research / service development
Skills
Essential
- -Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing on a daily basis with people of all levels -Understanding of patient centred care -Ability to self-manage time effectively and efficiently -Demonstrate ability to prioritise and manage a patient workload -Basic IT skills including word processing and simple database entry -Good organisational skills and ability to problem solve -Awareness of own limitations and ability to refer onwards / seek advice -Ability to concentrate and perform role in busy clinical environments
Desirable
- -Ability to manage complex and at times challenging conversations, including emotional situations -Awareness of impact of cancer diagnosis on a person and ability to provide holistic, empathetic care
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. -Flexibility in working hours to cover Clinics / department hours -Willingness to undertake further development and training as required and appropriate for role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 18 June 2023
