On-Treatment Review Radiographer

Job overview

This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of the radiotherapy/proton beam therapy review team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments. The role involves working as part of the Radiotherapy Review Team to review patients during their treatment and to support 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 postholder 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 training required relating to managing side effects of this treatment and other required underpinning knowledge will be provided. Training for on treatment review can be supported if required. The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems and one Halcyon with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches. We also use Surface-guided radiation therapy ( SGRT) using 3D imaging to position and track movement of patients during treatment. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS.

Main duties of the job

To work with Review Radiographers, Radiotherapy Sisters and Staff Nurses as part of the review team. To review patient’s during their course of photon or proton treatment and to support them both physically and psychologically throughout their treatment. To ensure there is an appropriate plan for the on-treatment review of each patient and a mechanism of communication of untoward effects. To help patients understand the treatment process, toxicity and likely side effects of radiotherapy both during and after treatment. Patients should be encouraged to report side effects and advised how to manage symptoms appropriately. To ensure patients’ side effects are treated appropriately and efficiently. To give verbal and written information if required. To enable them to discuss any concerns they may have and to feel supported during their treatment. To refer patients as necessary to other health care professionals e.g. dieticians, counsellors etc. And community agencies as needed. To ensure that appropriate follow up arrangements are made and continuity of care communicated to the patient and any other appropriate health care profession. To ensure that all oncology staff are aware of the patients’ needs during treatment and to keep the documentation up to date, and to refer to the appropriate staff for specialist help during the course of their treatment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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