Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Scheduler
Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Scheduler
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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.
* 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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Annie Slinger Job title: Service Manager Email address: annieslinger@nhs.net Telephone number: 01227 864045
Nicola Murray 01227 766877
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