Radiotherapy Advanced Practitioner PA

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This exciting position is an opportunity to join the Radiotherapy department at the Southampton General Hospital. The applicant will be joining a dedicated team of Radiographers, Doctors and administrative staff who work together to provide a seamless pathway for patients having radiotherapy treatment.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, being able to relate equally well with staff of all grades, patients and members of the public. A familiarity with IT systems within the Trust for patient management would be an advantage, although full training will be provided where required.

There will be patient contact over the phone within the role.

If you are interested in joining our team, we would welcome informal enquiries.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be supporting pathways for patients who are referred for Radiotherapy treatment, to work independently but under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner.

You will ensure the Radiotherapy Advanced Practitioner team are supported and all pathways progress smoothly.

You will ensure correct patient follow up process is in place.

We’re looking for excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with detailed knowledge of Cancer pathway and working processes.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential criteria

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience e.g. good knowledge across a range of health or social care settings, particularly in a hospital setting
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word
• NVQ Level 3
  
  

Previous or Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

• Administrative and organisational experience
• Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Proficient in the use of hospital computerised patient systems
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together