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Who will look after me?
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Consultant Clinical Oncologists specialises in treating cancers of varying types. Your cancer treatment can include radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
An oncologist will discuss your treatment with you and commence planning, prescribing and having oversight of your radiotherapy treatment including follow-up and consent. Occasionally, a Consultant Radiographer may discuss this with you.
Treatment reviews will take place regularly with other members of the radiotherapy department.
Therapeutic Radiographer
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
A Therapeutic Radiographer specialises in the use of radiation to treat cancer and other medical conditions. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team, planning and delivering radiotherapy treatments using complex technology, while also providing support and care to patients throughout their treatment journey
Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer
Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer
Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer
Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographers are more experienced, undertaking additional training and developing advanced skills and knowledge in radiotherapy. They are involved in various aspects of patient care, from treatment planning and consent to monitoring patient progress during and after treatment.
Oncology Nurse
Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer
Clinical Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer
Oncology nurses provides care and support to patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer treatment. They work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, educate, and manage patients throughout their treatment journey, addressing both physical and psychological needs.
Patient Experience Surveys
2023 Results
The National Radiotherapy Patient Experience Survey took place between 4th-29th September 2023. Nationally, there were 2,506 responses; Yorkshire and Humber had 346 responses with a response rate of 41%.
Charitable Organisations
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Who else is involved?
Clinical Technologists
Clinical technologists are healthcare science professionals who specialise in the technical aspects of delivering radiation therapy to cancer patients. They work with complex equipment, participate in treatment planning, and ensure the safe and accurate delivery of radiation.
Clinical Scientists
Clinical Scientists support the radiotherapy science infrastructure, producing and checking radiotherapy treatment plans, performing quality assurance checks on radiotherapy planning and delivery equipment and contributing to, and taking a lead in, research and development activities.
Clinical Engineers
Clinical Engineers
Clinical Engineers are responsible for ensuring the safe and effective operation of radiotherapy equipment, primarily linear accelerators (Linacs). They maintain, calibrate, and repair these complex machines, ensuring they function to manufacturers' specifications and meet the needs of the radiotherapy team working closely with therapeutic radiographers and clinical scientists.