Meet the team
Clinical oncologists
Clinical oncologists are
cancer specialist doctors who are responsible for prescribing your
radiotherapy treatment. They can also prescribe chemotherapy if
required. You will meet them or a member of their team at your
clinic appointment to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options.
Once you have completed your course of radiotherapy, they will see
you at regular intervals in follow up clinics to assess your
progress.
Information on our
consultants can be found here.
Therapeutic radiographers and assistant
practitioners
Therapeutic radiographers are
allied health professionals who are registered with the Health and
Care Professions Council (HCPC). They have undergone specialist
training to be able to deliver high dose radiation to anyone
undergoing radiotherapy planning and treatment for
cancer.
Assistant practitioners are
specially trained radiotherapy assistants who work alongside
radiographers in delivering these treatments.
Both radiographers and
assistant practitioners provide technical expertise ensuring the
accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatments. They can also provide
advice on side effect management and support you emotionally during
your treatments. These are the staff members you will see daily
while you are having your radiotherapy.
On-treatment review radiographers
During your course of
radiotherapy, you may see one of our review radiographers. Review
radiographers are therapeutic radiographers who have had extra
specialist training in the site-specific side effect management.
Some of our review radiographers are also independent prescribers
of medications associated with radiotherapy. Your appointments with
the review radiographers provides you with the opportunity to
discuss how you are feeling, how to manage any side effects and
discuss any other issues you may have. They may also refer you to
other health care professionals for more individual care if
required. If you feel unwell or need to speak to someone and it's
not on your review day, please speak to any of the radiographers
who will be happy to help.
Medical physicists and clinical
technologists
We have a large team of
Medical Physicists and Clinical Technologists who use the latest
and most advanced planning software to plan your treatment. The
physicists are also responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the
treatment machines and other equipment by carrying out daily,
monthly and yearly checks. As part of their role, they also
commission any new equipment and oversee the rollout of any new
techniques used in the department.
Nursing team
The radiotherapy dedicated
nursing team carry out routine blood tests, dressings, skin care
and can also advise you on caring for yourself whilst having
radiotherapy treatment. During your treatment the radiographers may
organise for you to see the nurses if required.
Administration and clerical team
The A&C are responsible
for booking your radiotherapy appointments, managing the reception
desk and gathering all relevant medical records required before
your treatment starts. If you have any questions about your
appointments, please see our frequently asked questions
section.
