The Lanarkshire Beatson will be the smartest looking radiotherapy department in the country.

That is according to Robert Scott, lead therapy radiographer, who will have day-to-day responsibility for operational issues at the satellite centre.

Robert is a good judge, having worked in several centres in England before heading north last year.

Robert said: “I am very excited about the move to the Lanarkshire Beatson satellite centre. The building is really starting to take shape and, with the help of the Beatson Charity, I think it will be the smartest looking radiotherapy department in the country.

“As well as taking the good name of the Beatson to Lanarkshire, we will also be taking some excellent staff and once the recruitment processes have been completed I think we will have a team that will match the building.”

Robert has worked in a clinical capacity in England for most of his career. For the last six years Robert has worked in a managerial role within a radiotherapy department in Maidstone which has a satellite unit.

Originally from Newmains, Robert has now returned to Lanarkshire.

Robert said: “I left my managerial post in Maidstone one year ago to come to Glasgow to work clinically to familiarise myself with local policies, protocols and culture.

“At the Lanarkshire Beatson I will be responsible for a number of areas including ensuring staff comply with policies and protocols, personal and service development but above all I am responsible for ensuring patients receive an excellent service and are treated to the same high standards as the Beatson in Gartnaval.”

Robert will also be the main point of contact for patients who have any suggestions for improvement or complaints

“I very much look forward to working with local services on the Monlands site and to ensure operations run as smoothly as possible and promote the Lanarkshire Beaston as good neighbours.”

Fantastic fund raising total

Beatson Cancer Charity has raised a staggering £3.5 million since its launch in 2014 – a whole £1.25 million above target.

This fantastic amount has helped the charity to achieve these funding highlights:

• £555,800 towards specialist staff resources which has funded six clinical nurse specialists, a research radiographer, consultant radiographer, a radiographer practice educator, a haemato-oncology nurse practitioner and many more vital posts.
• £365,999 to provide design and environment enhancements at the new Lanarkshire Beatson.
• £22,954.53 on advanced medical equipment including a specialist chair for inpatients suffering from malignant spinal cord compression, electric frame beds and a pulpit walking frame.
• £70,869 towards service developments and enhancements including a new weekend blood transfusion clinic.
• £70,610 towards funding unique and vital research programmes.
• £7,377 towards staff education and training to enable all staff to attend conferences and gain further medical qualifications.