University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Radiotherapy Services Nurse
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Role Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- Ensure there is an appropriate plan for the on-treatment review of each patient and a mechanism of communication to the wider MDT.
- Play a key role in helping patients understand the treatment process, toxicity, and likely side effects of radiotherapy.
- Provide advice on how to self-care and manage symptoms appropriately.
- Receive any proton beam therapy or photon beam therapy training required relating to managing side effects of this treatment and other required underpinning knowledge.
- Support training for on-treatment review and independent/supplementary prescribing if required.
Key Duties
- Deputise for the lead practitioner in their specific field.
- Set an example to junior staff and be available to advise colleagues in other areas.
- Be aware of the skills and competencies available within the team, utilising them effectively and delegating appropriately.
- Prioritise daily tasks, taking into consideration the patients’ needs and the capability of the team.
- React and reorganise the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, in such a way as to minimise disruption.
- Run the Review Team services smoothly and effectively in the absence of the Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse and Band 7 Review Radiographer.
- Work within the quality system at all times. Question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system.
- In partnership with patients and other professionals, make sound, ethical-based decisions in the interest of patients.
- Demonstrate safe use and maintenance of expensive, specialist equipment used by self and others, using quality assurance methods.
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About UCLH
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.
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Services Provided
UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
Commitment to Sustainability
We are dedicated 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.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Laura Allington
- Job title: Operational Lead for PBT
- Email address: l.allington@nhs.net
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