University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
This busy purpose-built Haematology/Oncology Unit is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate SACT Coordinator with good organisational and communication skills to complement the existing team.
The unit comprises of a 10-chair treatment area, a 4-bedded acute oncology review bay, a private patient room, a procedure room, an alternative therapy suite, and many clinic rooms. The day unit is very busy, seeing approximately 250 patients per week.
The unit's activities include the administration of chemotherapy, supportive care, stem cell transplants, and an integrated clinical trials unit.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The Triage/SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies) coordinator for Haematology and Oncology patients is responsible for the coordination of all chemotherapy visit scheduling, including the accurate scheduling of the nurse, the resource, and the provider visit to ensure the patient arrives at the visit when the nurse and the resource (i.e., the chair or bed) are available, ensuring the timely flow of patients in the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. The Triage/SACT coordinator is responsible for contacting patients when they are not present to obtain their appointment time. The coordinator works closely with the Ward Sister and senior staff nurses overseeing the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit and Ward 11 to ensure that schedules are accurate and the daily nurses' schedule is complete.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following the merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move sites this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at the interview.
Job responsibilities
The Triage/SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies) coordinator for Haematology and Oncology patients is responsible for the coordination of all chemotherapy visit scheduling, including the accurate scheduling of the nurse, the resource, and the provider visit to ensure the patient arrives at the visit when the nurse and the resource (i.e., the chair or bed) are available, ensuring the timely flow of patients in the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. The coordinator is responsible for contacting patients when they are not present to obtain their appointment time. The coordinator works closely with the Ward Sister and senior staff nurses overseeing the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit and Ward 11 to ensure that schedules are accurate and the daily nurses' schedule is complete.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience
* Experience of working in a busy environment
* Experience of dealing with the public
* Experience of working in an administrative role
* Previous NHS experience
* Previous experience of working in a chemotherapy environment
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Haematology and oncology cancer
Personal Attributes
* Flexible and positive
* Able to work on own initiative
* Self-motivated
* Confident and proactive
* Assertive
* Smart appearance
* Patient-focused
* Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
* Understand level of responsibility this post entails
Language requirement
* Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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