Dosimetry Navigator - #145654

The Radiotherapy Dosimetry Service (RDS) at University Hospitals of North Midlands is seeking a dedicated and proactive Radiotherapy Dosimetry Navigator to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for ensuring that patients experience a smooth and timely journey through the radiotherapy planning process.

As the Radiotherapy Dosimetry Navigator, you will oversee every step of the patient’s progression—from the initial referral and CT scan through to treatment planning. You will ensure that all required radiotherapy scans are readily available for planning, coordinating closely with clinical teams to avoid any delays in treatment.

We are looking for a proactive, creative thinker who enjoys problem solving to join our dosimetry team as our Navigator. This is a varied role that brings great job satisfaction.

The postholder will be expected to

• Serve as the primary coordinator between clinical teams to streamline patient care and maintain a seamless flow of treatment planning process.
• Manage all aspects of the patient pathway, from Referral and CT scan to completion of the treatment planning process.
• Proactively identify and resolve any emerging issues or delays in the patient journey.
• Collaborate closely with the Dosimetry team, Medical Physics, Clinical Oncologists, Radiotherapy Radiographers, and Schedulers to ensure optimal care delivery.
• Facilitate efficient administrative processes to ensure the smooth running of the patient journey.
  
  

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Green Job title: Deputy Oncology Manager Email address: [email protected]