Brachytherapy Radiotherapy Administration Officer

Applicants are invited to apply for the role of Brachytherapy Radiotherapy Administrator. The post holder will provide high quality administrative support to the Brachytherapy radiotherapy service. They will also participate in the administration of Private and NHS Patient pathways and undertake radiotherapy appointments bookings whilst navigating the patient pathway to the highest professional standard.
The post holder will work across multi-disciplinary teams and will require excellent communication and organisational skills. They will be expected to liaise directly with patients and carer's as well as a number of different professions, both within and external to the trust.
The successful candidate will need to be willing to learn and accept challenges and change, able to work in a team and be flexible with regard to cross cover and working hours. You will contribute to maintaining our high standards of patient care, communication, privacy and a safe environment in compliance with the Trust policies and procedures.
Previous administrative experience would be an advantage but is not essential as comprehensive Trust and local induction/training is available.
The Post holder will be rota'd to work mainly at Royal Surrey Foundation Trust but may be asked to travel between there and our East Surrey Hospital site.
Previous applicants need not apply.
This position is part of the team specifically supporting radiotherapy services. The main responsibilities are:
1. To receive and record Brachytherapy radiotherapy referrals
2. To support and co-ordinate the Brachytherapy services Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Meetings.
3. To book and agree pre-treatment and treatment appointments for all NHS and private patients including Brachytherapy patients requiring Radiotherapy.
4. The post holder is required to liaise with clinicians, section managers and other disciplines to formulate the correct patient pathway, whilst adhering to the cancer wait targets.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the private patients have a smooth service and that the relevant insurance details are logged in preparation for billing. The post holder may be asked to prepare the invoices at the end of a private patient's treatment. The post holder will be required to work within a radiotherapy bookings team, which will include rotational senior administrators.
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.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in one of the Radiotherapy Administration roles within The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
St Luke's Cancer Centre is focused on providing excellent patient-centred care for our local community and a supportive environment for all our staff.
We strive to continuously evolve to reflect the technical advances within Radiotherapy whether it be clinical or clerical. The Radiotherapy Administration team are dedicated in offering the smoothest possible pathway for our patients, as we are often the link between the clinical team and the patient until they start their treatment. The team work closely alongside clinical staff to ensure we offer the best to our patients in a polite, friendly and timely manner