Dosimetry Navigator (Band 4) - Radiotherapy Dosimetry - University Hospitals of North Midlands [...]

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Radiotherapy Dosimetry Navigator for their team. This part-time role is integral in ensuring smooth patient journeys through the radiotherapy process, requiring strong coordination skills and knowledge of radiotherapy principles. The suitable candidate will have administrative experience in the NHS and will work closely with various clinical teams. Offering a flexible working environment focused on professional development, the Trust emphasizes both staff well-being and the provision of high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• 2 Years experience of working in a similar admin role.
• Knowledge of Radiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator between clinical teams to streamline patient care.
• Manage all aspects of the patient pathway from Referral and CT scan to treatment planning.
• Proactively identify and resolve any issues in the patient journey.

Skills

Competent in the use of IT Systems

Ability to manage own workload

Education

GCSE or Equivalent Maths

GCSE or Equivalent English

Customer Care qualification or Equivalent experience

Job description

Main area Radiotherapy Dosimetry Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 26.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 205-7010166-A

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke Hospital Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Per anumn Salary period Yearly Closing 16/06/2025 23:59

Dosimetry Navigator

Band 4

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For greater detail of the post, please see the accompanying job description and person specification.

Person specification

Education

• GCSE or Equivalent Maths
• GCSE or Equivalent English
• Customer Care qualification or Equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience of working in the NHS
• 2 Years experience of working in a similar admin role
• Knowledge of Radiotherapy

Skills

• Competent in the use of IT Systems
• Ability to manage own workload

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.