Job Description

Are you motivated, forward thinking and open to change? Do you enjoy a challenge? Then read on, you are just we are looking for!



This is a unique opportunity in the Radiotherapy Department in Bristol!



Radiotherapy is delivered to patients on a daily, outpatient basis Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm, including Bank Holidays with some Saturday working. The aim of radiotherapy is to cure or provide palliation for cancer patients by using beams of radiation. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with surgery and/or chemotherapy.



In addition to working within the Radiotherapy department, you will also need to become competent to support the teams in both the Brachytherapy theatre and also the Gamma Knife centre. Full training will be given for all these new roles.



Caring for patients with cancer enables you to build relationships and closely follow patients progress, whilst our patients appreciate dealing with a familiar face with an in-depth knowledge of their individual situation and needs.



To be successful in your application you will need to be a Registered Nursing Associate . You will also be flexible and adaptable with good communication skills and an ability to work with different teams.



University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.



For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.