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Job summary

Main area
Cancer
Grade
Band 4
Contract
18 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (8-16:00 Monday to Friday)
Job ref
344-1192DCB-A
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
Town
Margate
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/06/2025 08:00

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Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Scheduler

Band 4

Job overview

The Systematic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Scheduler is responsible for the accurate and timely entry of Chemotherapy patient information into KOMS patient management systems. It is imperative to maintain high and effective communication with the Multi-Disciplinary team relating to all aspects of the role, and sometimes in challenging and complex situations.

 

Main duties of the job

  • To manage, co-ordinate and review the chemotherapy scheduling process, whilst working closely with the unit managers and the chemotherapy CNS to ensure patient appointments are booked effectively and efficiently.
  • To have a good working knowledge of cancer pathways and targets
  • To be able to co-ordinate and identify oral and IV regimes for haematology and oncology.
  • To understand the impact of staffing levels, and to work with the Unit Manager and other professions to provide an integrated service.
  • To identify additional patient needs and facilitate the provision of support required by the patient.
  • To oversee the effective and efficient daily running of the Chemotherapy Scheduling service within the units to ensure the patients pathway meets local and national targets.
  • To escalate new chemotherapy regimens to matrons to enable them to be added to the scheduling system (KOMS)
  • To liaise and co-ordinate with internal Trust department for necessary treatments and observations.
  • To ensure effective booking of patients within local and national guidelines, and escalate as required
  • To have a general understanding of action sheets within KOMS including live actioning and escalation/prioritisation as appropriate.

 

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

 

Person specification

Administration competency

Essential criteria
  • Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 and above
  • 2 years working within admin and can demonstrate core values

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Works with and understands PAS and KOMS

Discussion

Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of PAS and KOMS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Annie Slinger
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227 864045
Additional information

Nicola Murray  01227 766877

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