Radiotherapy Treatment Co-ordinator (XR02)

Posting date:	10 July 2025
Salary:	£24,465.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£24465.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 July 2025
Location:	Leeds, LS9 7TF
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9298-ONC-0540

Summary

JOB PURPOSE Support the planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatment by ensuring the administrative functions (transport, accessing notes & images, liaising with patients regarding appointments etc.) are completed. The role also involves the direct support of patients through the radiotherapy process (assisting with dressing / undressing, aiding patients to the toilet, general patient care etc.). JOB DIMENSIONS The radiotherapy department delivers treatment care packages to approximately 6,500 patients per year. Forming part of a team of co-ordinators, you will have a clear understanding of the whole of the radiotherapy process. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of radiotherapy via a combination of clerical and patient support duties. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Essential Level 2 qualification or equivalent in relevant health care related subject Grade D GCSE English + Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent Completion of Care Certificate. Otherwise will be mandatory training requirement during first 3 months of employment Basic computer skills Experience of working with people Good organizational ability Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work as part of a team Open to learning and willing to undertake training as required Flexible approach Self-motivated and able to work independently Desirable Working in large organizations Experience of working with people in healthcare setting Experience of computerized appointment booking systems 8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING A basic understanding of the cancer pathway must be developed for the role. A more thorough understanding of the radiotherapy pathway and support functions involved in service delivery is also required. Both of these can be acquired through training in post over a few weeks induction. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY General Duties Ensure the clinical areas are well stocked, clean and tidy. Monitor and replace items when required. Ensure clean linen/gowns are available and disposing of dirty laundry appropriately. Ordering and checking stock for the radiotherapy department, liaising with the head of department to ensure budget overview is maintained. Unpacking order and distributing stock to the appropriate areas. Act as a Radiotherapy unit receptionist using computerised patient administration system. Organise and co-ordinate patient appointment scheduling for the day to day running of the treatment units. Retrieve and deliver notes for clinics as required. Collect notes and treatment cards for patients on completion of treatment. Carrying out additional duties as requested by the Head of Radiotherapy or management team, commensurate with the grade of the post General Clerical Duties Make and amend where necessary patient appointments for outpatients within the radiotherapy department (i.e. treatment planning clinics etc.). Book / amend patient transport as required Liaise and arrange appointments for support services e.g. physiotherapist, nurses. Maintain machine / clinic schedules. Answering telephones, taking, conveying and dealing with messages. Bleeping hospital personnel as requested. General Clerical duties as required by radiographers and other healthcare professionals. Ensure that patients notes are tracked correctly using the hospitals computerised system. Liaise with Booking office, clinicians, nurses, planning department and any other areas as required Undertake data collection for audit/research purpose as required General clerical tasks e.g. photocopying, filing etc. Patient Care Duties Greet patients on their arrival, book them into the appropriate area and direct them as required. Communicate with cancer patients regarding their appointments and general care. Assist in the dressing/undressing of patients where required. Where necessary attending to patients personal needs (e.g. assisting with toilet). Organise refreshments for patients. Liaise with staff groups to facilitate the continuous care of the patient. Provide a source of support and information for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Following training, deliver information regarding the radiotherapy process to patients. Support distressed patients and families/carers when required Able to identify when patients /carers need referral for specialist services/support and make the appropriate referral as necessary. Communicate that a referral has been made to the appropriate professionals in the team -Report repairs -taking IPs to wards - training and showing new starters - make sure all the prep rooms are fully stocked with information leaflets - make sure make sure the sim rooms are fully stocked with information leaflets - make sure the nurses stand hare fully stocked with information leaflets - Fill in travel documents to claim money back - Fill In Insurance documents on patients last day and print off full schedule