This was the first rated inspection for Genesis Care Nottingham. At the time of our inspection the main service provided was radiotherapy.
Nottingham Genesis Care site is a purpose built, single storey facility shared between Genesis Care and the host independent hospital and opened in July 2012.
Radiotherapy is delivered by Genesis Care UK, working to the standards developed for the existing Genesis Care UK (GCUK) services. The host hospital provides chemotherapy services within their own management and control. The waiting areas, consulting rooms and staff facilities was shared between the two organisations.
Services and equipment provided at Nottingham site was:
The Radiotherapy service delivers external beam treatments including intensity modulated (IMRT) assisted by image guided (IGRT), surface guided (SGRT) and deep breath hold (DIBH) radiotherapy to accurately treat various types of cancers including prostate, breast and some benign conditions of the hands and feet. All patients were seen for out-patient treatments. Patients are referred from oncologists working in the surrounding hospitals and on site at the host hospital. The referring consultants use the consultation room to see new and follow up patients, and for treatment review clinics, both for chemotherapy and radiotherapy patients.
Genesis Care Nottingham has had a registered manager in post since 2012.
The centre was registered to provide the following regulated activities:
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury.