Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment Scheduler

5 months ago


Worthing, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Role Summary This role is a key member of the Departments booking team, part of a team of administrators all working towards the achievement of key patient access targets for the Division. Work will include: Navigating and co-ordination of all systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) administered in the SACT Unit. Co-ordinating information sessions for all SACT regimes including oral regimes when required. Being the primary point of contact for all external and internal services referring into the SACT unit.

Be solely responsible for the timely booking and co-ordination of all SACT treatment administered in the SACT unit. Provide the right information, support and non-clinical advice to patients and the MDT. Coordinate any assessments and investigations required (which can often be at other hospital trusts) to ensure convenience for the patient and prevent any delays to their treatment, increasing the efficiency of the service. Responsible for pursuing and attaining results of investigations necessary for treatment, and presenting these to the SACT nurse-in-charge to take the necessary action.

The post holder will develop and maintain knowledge of treatments and time required for anti-cancer treatments and supportive therapies. Be the first point of contact for all patents starting SACT, alleviating anxieties, providing support, and giving concise and accurate non-clinical information pertaining to their treatment, escalating to the nursing staff where necessary for clinical information. Develop and maintain a network of contacts across all care settings within Health and Social Care to enable them to help patients resolve any non-clinical issues they may be facing. This may often require onward referral to other professionals and discussion with the clinical team in relation to clinical issues.

They will therefore have excellent communication skills and a sound knowledge of local pathways and support services. To collect data on all patient contacts for audit and service development purposes and keep records of all patient supportive communications using the agreed data system (Chemo Care / Aria/ Care flow). Maintain an updated diary for all SACT bookings including deferrals or cancellations. Be responsible for ensuring all referrals are booked in priority, not date received and escalate any capacity concerns to the nurse in charge.



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