Job overview

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

Job Title: Radiotherapy Pelvis Advanced Practitioner

Contract Type:  Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: 30/06/2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Short-term funding

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to act into a Band 7 role as the Radiotherapy Pelvis Advanced Practitioner, leading a focused six-month programme to review and improve the pelvic radiotherapy preparation pathway.
 
Working closely with Pre-Treatment, OTR and wider multidisciplinary team, you will map the current pathway, establish baseline measures and lead the implementation of a more standardised approach to pelvic preparation, hydration, patient information and staff guidance. 
 
The role will make an important contribution to improving patient experience, reducing preparation-related issues and minimising avoidable delays or disruption to CT and subsequent treatment appointments. You will evaluate the impact of the changes and make recommendations for sustaining further improvements within the service.

Working for our organisation

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. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead a focused six-month programme to review and improve the pelvic radiotherapy preparation pathway, including mapping current practice and establishing baseline measures.
  
  
• Develop and implement a standardised approach to pelvic preparation and hydration, including consistent patient information and staff guidance.
  
  
• Evaluate the impact of these changes on preparation-related issues, repeat or delayed appointments and the wider patient pathway, and make recommendations for sustaining improvements.
  
  
• Provide advanced clinical expertise within the pelvic radiotherapy pathway, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and supporting clinical governance, education and safe, effective radiotherapy delivery. 

What experience and skills are needed:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Therapeutic Radiography, current HCPC registration and appropriate specialist experience in modern radiotherapy practice.
  
  
• Master’s-level study, an appropriate module or equivalent experience relevant to advanced practice.
  
  
• Evidence of change management and service improvement skills, with the ability to lead and implement changes in clinical practice.
  
  
• Strong clinical leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and effectively across a multidisciplinary team.
  
  
• The post holder will also be expected to participate in the departmental shift and on-call rota as required.