Main area James Cook Cancer Institute & Speciality Medicine services Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 27 hours per week Job ref 328-JCSM-6088151
Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £22,816 - £24,336 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/05/2024 23:59
Scheduling Assistant (Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy)
Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the department of Oncology for a Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy scheduling assistant. The successful applicant will be joining a dedicated team of clerical and clinical staff who work together to provide a seamless pathway for patients having Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy treatment.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to relate equally well with staff of all grades, patients and members of the public.
A familiarity with IT systems within the trust for patient management would be an advantage, although full training will be provided where required.
Main duties of the job
The post involves working closely with the clinical team to support the appointment booking of patients undergoing Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy treatment.
Working with multiple IT systems to co-ordinate patient care.
A good sound knowledge of national Cancer Waiting Times would be desirable.
The Cancer Centre based at The James Cook University Hospital serves a population of just over a million and benefits from being at the heart of one of the largest acute trusts in the country. All major services are present on the one site giving the department excellent support in all aspects of medicine, surgery and diagnostic services.
This vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
The Teesside and North Yorkshire area has seen significant investment into oncology services alongside an expansion of consultant numbers. The £35M oncology Endeavour unit at The James Cook University Hospital was opened in April 2012 and the Robert Ogden Cancer centre in Northallerton in 2018. The department boasts an expanded chemotherapy unit designed to meet the increasing demand for systemic treatment and state of the art radiotherapy facilities. There are also dedicated out-patient departments and offices. The department has used the Chemocare electronic prescribing system for a number of years and has encouraged and established nurse-led and pharmacy-led chemotherapy clinics.
The department has a history of both developing and delivering innovative radiotherapy having had a lung SABR programme in place for many years. Recognition of this technical expertise by Elekta, the linac manufacturer, has seen the department become their International reference site. Further collaborative ventures with Elekta have included pilot work on VMAT and cone beam CT delivery and participation in the FFF implementation consortium. There is a trials unit located within the department and recruitment into clinical trials is increasing.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* 2 GCSE’s 9-4, A-C or level 2 functional skills in Maths and English.
* NVQ 3 in relevant area or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Previous hospital or health service experience
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to communicate with wide range of people
* Ability to work as a team member and work under own initiative
* Excellent telephone skills
* Good organisations skills
* Able to prioritise workload
* Experience with Hospital IT systems
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Flexibility, reliability and initiative
* Able to cope with deadlines
* Flexible with working hours
Experience
* Can cope with a wide range of people and stressful situations
* An understanding of confidentiality issues
* Friendly, approachable and sympathetic manner
* Demonstrable customer care skills
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer,we are here to support you.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The refereesMUSTbe a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
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Name Joanne Wilson Job title Computer system manager Email address joanne.wilson41@nhs.net Telephone number 01642 850850 Additional information
Joanne Wilson
Tel: 01642 850 850, ext. 53106
or
Marie Turnbull
Tel: 01642 850850, ext. 54941
If you have problems applying, contact
Address The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone 01642 850850, ext. 57396
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