Streamlined Radiotherapy Services in the South East of England
Background and requirement
A healthcare provider in the South East of England delivers radiotherapy treatment to patients across a regional cancer network. Facing a significant backlog of patients awaiting radiotherapy, the provider sought a partner to reduce waiting times, clear the backlog, and enable substantive radiotherapy staff to focus on departmental protocol development and research.
The ideal partner needed to provide:
Immediate support to clear a backlog of patients awaiting radiotherapy.
Deployment of a skilled clinical team to integrate seamlessly into existing operations.
A solution allowing substantive staff to focus on strategic departmental priorities.
Flexibility to extend the service if needed to maintain NHS treatment targets.
Solution
Globe Workforce Solutions (GWS) delivered a tailored approach to meet the provider’s requirements, achieving impactful results:
Dedicated Project Manager and Clinical Lead
GWS assigned a Project Manager and Clinical Lead to oversee the implementation and delivery of the service. They recruited and managed a team of radiotherapists, ensuring smooth integration with the provider’s operations.Expert Radiotherapy Team
A team of up to nine radiotherapists was deployed, collaborating with the provider to significantly increase the number of patients planned and treated each week.Streamlined Delivery
The GWS team, working under the guidance of both GWS leadership and the provider, efficiently addressed the backlog while maintaining high standards of patient care and strict adherence to NHS protocols.
Results
Efficient Backlog Clearance: The patient backlog was cleared within the targeted 3-month timeframe.
Extended Service Delivery: The success of the project led to the service being extended, ensuring ongoing patient treatment within NHS targets.
Enhanced Staff Capacity: Substantive radiotherapy staff were freed to focus on protocol development and research, improving departmental outcomes.
High-Quality Care: Patients received timely and effective radiotherapy treatment, addressing both clinical needs and NHS service expectations.
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