Job overview

This exciting opportunity is offered initially as a 12‑month fixed term pilot arising from a service improvement initiative, with ongoing funding secured following successful evaluation of this new role.

The SACT Coordinator will be responsible for co-ordinating the provision of a high standard of administrative support across the scheduling team and ensuring a highly professional, patient-focused service to the Headland Unit, Lowen Ward and any other site delivering anti-cancer therapy.

This post, along with the SACT Schedulers, will ensure that SACT and other anti-cancer treatments are booked according to locally approved protocols. This will include line management of the schedulers and reception team within the Headland Unit.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

The SACT Navigator will work closely with the nursing teams primarily in the Headland Unit and Lowen Ward, receptionists in Clinical Oncology and Clinical Haematology, as well as the consultants and other admin staff.

The post will be based in the Headland Unit.

The post-holder will work with the management team in developing and improving all aspects of the service, including identifying, meeting and maintaining quality targets for the cancer pathway.The SACT Navigator will work with and coordinate the schedulers and other relevant teams to ensure patients are scheduled for treatment within the Cancer Waiting Time Targets and will be responsible for the back office coordination of booking SACT and other anti-cancer treatments including booking PICCs and other interventions,  ensuring the flow through the Headland Unit, Lowen Ward and other sites are maximised. 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million. 

RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds: 

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro 

St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle 

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance 

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. 

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. 

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.