Job Description

We wish to appoint to the Radiotherapy SRS/SRT Neuro Advanced Practitioner post, a pivotal role for the management of our stereotactic and neurology service for Radiotherapy in Southampton

You will be joining the Band 7 team, providing underpinning support and leadership in the stereotactic and neurology radiotherapy service.
You will provide guidance and support to the wider Radiotherapy Team, attend SRS/SRT/Neuro MDT weekly meetings, be involved in pre-treatment and treatment processes including Exactrac, SGRT and SRS/T. You will be a key worker , collate data for ongoing audit and work closely with the oncologists.

Working with the management team, you will be involved in wider service changes, advising on the evolving service needs.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES

You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
What we can offer you

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
What you’ll do

On a daily basis, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth pathway for the Stereotactic and Neurology patients and ensuring safe delivery of our service, supporting the clinical teams and working closely with the management team to plan and implement service development.

As a clinical expert, you will provide advice and guidance on all clinical matters, including patient care, technical problem solving and supporting multi-disciplinary working with our Oncologist and Medical Physics colleagues.

What we’re looking for

You will be approachable and passionate about the service we deliver for our patients.

Through your excellent and well developed technical and people management skills you will have the confidence to embrace the many challenges which we face on a daily basis and to support and empower more junior staff to own and resolve their local issues professionally and safely.

You will know when to escalate issues, either within the Radiotherapy team, or within the wider multi-disciplinary teams.

Additional information

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 7th June 2023

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

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