Job summary
Employer heading
Radiotherapy Assistant - Oxford Cancer Centre
NHS AfC: Band 3
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to work in the Radiotherapy Centre
We are looking for a , caring and highly motivated Radiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming radiotherapy team at the Oxford Cancer Centre.
You will be part of a team committed to providing a high-quality, caring and compassionate service for patients, their relatives and friends. You will make a positive contribution to a patient’s care experience.
Good communication, interpersonal and team working skills are essential as well as being compassionate and adaptable.
As well as providing an efficient, calm and courteous service on Reception you will support the therapy Radiographer team. You should be flexible in your approach to work, be able to act on your own initiative. Good computer skills are required.
As a department we are proud of our strong culture of learning and support and we offer a comprehensive induction programme.
If you are looking to work in a friendly Radiotherapy centre, please get in touch!
Visits to the department can be arranged. Please contact Sharon Duxbury ([email protected] or 01865 235476) to arrange a visit or for more information about the role.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a courteous reception service
- Liaise with transport providers booking and amending transport as required
- Liaise with the Radiographers regarding patient treatment and care
- Maintain stock and re-order when required
- Assist with patient booking system
- Maintain tidiness in all the waiting areas ensuring the department looks welcoming and friendly for patients
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Please contact Sharon Duxbury ([email protected] or 01865 235476)
Person specification
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- Education to secondary level with GCSE English and maths or equivalent
- Experience in dealing with members of the public
- Basic Typing Skills
- Good Interpersonal skills & Communication skills
Desirable criteria
- NVQ3 in diagnostic and therapy care
- Previous hospital work
- Experience of dealing with Patients
- Basic knowledge of Computers
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sharon Duxbury
- Job title
- Pre-Treatment Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 235476
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