At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients through their radiotherapy journey, ensuring effective treatment and communication.
- Company: Join the top NHS trust in England, renowned for patient care and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team committed to sustainability and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Nursing experience and a passion for patient care are essential.
The predicted salary is between 47951 - 56863 £ per year.
This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of the radiotherapy/proton beam therapy (PBT) review team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments. The role involves working within the Radiotherapy/PBT Review Team; reviewing patients during their treatment and supporting them both physically and psychologically throughout their radiotherapy journey.
They will be required to ensure there is an appropriate plan for the on‑treatment review of each patient and a mechanism of communication to the wider MDT. The post holder will play a key role in helping patients understand the treatment process, toxicity and likely side effects of radiotherapy, along with providing them with advice on how to self‑care and manage their symptoms appropriately. Any proton beam therapy or photon beam therapy training required relating to managing side effects of this treatment and other required underpinning knowledge will be provided. Training for on treatment review and independent/supplementary prescribing if required will be supported.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deputising for the lead practitioner in their specific field, setting an example to junior staff and being available to advise colleagues in other areas.
- Being aware of the skills and competencies available within the team, utilising them effectively and delegating appropriately.
- Prioritising daily tasks, taking into consideration the patients’ needs and the capability of the team.
- Reacting and reorganising the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, in such a way as to minimise disruption.
- Running the Review Team services smoothly and effectively in the absence of the Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse and Band 7 Review Radiographer.
- Working within the quality system at all times and questioning and proposing changes to procedures when necessary.
- In partnership with patients and other professionals, making sound, ethical based decisions in the interest of patients.
- Demonstrating safe use and maintenance of expensive, specialist equipment used by self and others, using quality assurance methods.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
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