Review Radiotherapy Radiographer B7

Working within the Patient Review Team you will support primarily gynaecological and colorectal patients receiving treatment to the pelvic area (although work will include other tumour sites). This involves anticipating, identifying and actively managing common and complex treatment related side effects, routinely undertaking assessment of a patient’s symptoms using advanced knowledge and skills to analyse often highly complex clinical situations. You will evaluate all data and information relevant to patients’ treatments and ensure that the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times. This includes assessing the psychosocial needs of the patient and family and providing skilled support, signposting and making appropriate referrals to other services both within the hospital and the wider community setting.As a Review Radiographer you will be responsible for providing emotional and holistic support to patients with gynaecological or colorectal cancer discussing matters of a highly sensitive nature. You will act as the patient’s voice, assist in conducting audits and studies to improve patient experience within the department and participate in the production of patient information material.The purpose of this role is to support gynaecological and colorectal patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy to the pelvic area, to support the continuous improvement of supportive care and the development of education and information resources.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.A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdoFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Thompson Job title: Review Operational Manager Email address: dthompson6@nhs.netShould you require more information or have any questions regarding this role please contact Deborah Thompson, Review Operational Manager on 01483 571122 Ext 2066 or by email dthompson6@nhs.net