Trainee Chemotherapy Scheduler

In this development role the trainee SACT Scheduler is responsible for supporting the senior SACT Scheduler with management and co-ordination of patients systemic anti-cancer treatment scheduling. The scheduled treatment is given Trustwide for Oncology and Haemato-Oncology patients.

Over a period of 6 - 12 months and completion of portfolio, you will develop to take responsibility for a demand management system, ensuring compliance with national waiting time standards and optimal utilisation of chemotherapy administration capacity. This will be alongside the validation of reports to support the safety of patients, whilst maintaining a high standard of communication and customer service skills, in complex and sensitive situations.

The trainee Systematic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Scheduler is responsible for supporting the trained SACT Schedulers in the accurate and timely entry of Chemotherapy patient information into KOMS patient management systems. You will complete a robust training pathway, to help you to learn the skills needed to move into the full scheduler role. You will gradually complete a set of competencies which will allow you to move from very simple treatments, into booking complex regimes.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

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