Brachytherapy Radiotherapy Administration Officer

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applicants are invited to apply for the role of Brachytherapy Radiotherapy Administrator. The post holder will provide high quality administrative support to the Brachytherapy radiotherapy service. They will also participate in the administration of Private and NHS Patient pathways and undertake radiotherapy appointments bookings whilst navigating the patient pathway to the highest professional standard.

The post holder will work across multi-disciplinary teams and will require excellent communication and organisational skills. They will be expected to liaise directly with patients and carer's as well as a number of different professions, both within and external to the trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to be willing to learn and accept challenges and change, able to work in a team and be flexible with regard to cross cover and working hours. You will contribute to maintaining our high standards of patient care, communication, privacy and a safe environment in compliance with the Trust policies and procedures.

Previous administrative experience would be an advantage but is not essential as comprehensive Trust and local induction/training is available.

The Post holder will be rota'd to work mainly at Royal Surrey Foundation Trust but may be asked to travel between there and our East Surrey Hospital site.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,405 to £28,976 a year per annum pro rata for part time INC HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF16209

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality administrative support to the Brachytherapy radiotherapy service. To participate in the administration of Private and NHS Patient pathways and undertake radiotherapy appointments and patient pathway scheduling to the highest professional standards, working with Medical, Radiographic, Physics and other Administrative colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education GCSE or equivalent
A level or equivalent experience
Evidence of further education or training in administrative procedures relevant to the role or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Use of computerised department record and verify systems
Experience of collaborating with other staff groups
Excellent customer care skills
Ability to understand medical terminology

Desirable

Experience of working in a Radiotherapy department
Experience in Leadership
Excellent knowledge of medical terminology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education GCSE or equivalent
A level or equivalent experience
Evidence of further education or training in administrative procedures relevant to the role or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Use of computerised department record and verify systems
Experience of collaborating with other staff groups
Excellent customer care skills
Ability to understand medical terminology

Desirable

Experience of working in a Radiotherapy department
Experience in Leadership
Excellent knowledge of medical terminology

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.