Apprentice Pretreatment Support Worker

Are you motivated, forward thinking, and willing to learn new things? Do you enjoy a challenge? Then read on, you are just who we are looking for!

This is a unique opportunity within 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.

This post is based in the pre-treatment area of the department where patients have CT scans in order for their treatment to be planned.

Build relationships and closely follow patient's progress, whilst our patients appreciate dealing with a familiar face with an in-depth knowledge of their individual situation and needs., The role of the pre-treatment support worker is to work alongside the therapeutic radiographers in pre-treatment, ensuring that the equipment is checked and ready for use, that patients receive relevant information. You will get consent for procedures such as having contrast media and also to have their photos taken for identification process. You would also need to liaise with other services such as transport teams, hotel services and community services. You will assist in the mould room making beam directional shells. You will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining the clinical area.

Full training for all these new roles would be given and you will also complete an Allied Healthcare Professional apprenticeship relevant to the role., 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.

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