Radiotherapy Department Assistant Band 3

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Guildford is looking for a Clinical Support role within the Radiotherapy department. The successful candidate will assist in patient care and administration, working in a friendly team setting. Essential skills include customer service experience and strong communication abilities. Part-time position with a salary range of £26,240 to £27,928 annually. Flexible working is required to support service coverage.

Benefits

Access to CPD opportunities

Training programs provided

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception or customer-facing role.
• Confident standard of computer literacy.
• Awareness of legislation concerning radiation and safety hazards.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and administrative teams in the Radiotherapy department.
• Assist in clinics and theatre sessions.
• Provide practical support to patients and their carers.

Skills

Customer service experience

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Ability to manage time

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience in patient care and are you looking for a new challenge? This role is in a clinical support capacity within the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust. The centre is based in Guildford with a satellite site at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. Some duties may require you to work at the satellite centre to ensure service coverage.

You should be enthusiastic, friendly and hard working with excellent communication skills, and have the ability to manage your time, plan and prioritise your work. You will work in a team and make decisions within your scope of practice, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Main duties and responsibilities

The role is to support clinical staff in the care and administration of patients undergoing radiotherapy, working with Medical, Radiographic, Physics and Administrative colleagues.

About Us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. We offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme and are committed to developing your career. Our main site is in Guildford with community sites in Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission has rated us Outstanding. We are investing in our staff and in the physical environment and equipment.

Although adverts may close early, we encourage you to submit an application as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted: 22 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 3; Salary £26,240 to £27,928 per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Part-time; Reference number: 384-SB-EMF19364; Job locations: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX

Job Description and Responsibilities

This role supports the clinical and administration teams within the Radiotherapy department. Key aspects include providing practical support to patients and their carers during visits, assisting in clinics, supporting theatre sessions, chaperoning, restocking, locating patient documentation, and assisting in the delivery of Radiotherapy and CT scanning. The post holder will provide both clinical and administrative support and may cover at East Surrey Hospital for annual leave or sickness as required.

You will be part of a busy, friendly radiotherapy department and be expected to work flexibly, with the ability to move and handle patients when necessary. You will have access to CPD opportunities and links with Macmillan for ongoing learning. Training may include Care Certificate (3 weeks if not already held), venepuncture, and theatre assistance, in addition to mandatory Trust training.

We look forward to meeting you if you would like to join the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre team.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience in a reception or other customer-facing role
• Confident standard of computer literacy (training provided)
• Aware of legislation concerning radiation and safety hazards, Data Protection Act implications, and maintaining patient and staff confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Understanding of NHS/other administrative systems
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Disclosure

Post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Employer details

Employer: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX

Employer's website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/