Job summary This busy purpose built Haematology/Oncology Unit is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Sact -Coordinator with good organisational and communication skills, to compliment the existing team.The unit is comprised of Unit comprised of 10 chair treatment area, 4 bedded acute oncology review bay, a private patient room, procedure room, alternative therapy suite and many clinic rooms.
The day unit is very busy seeing approx.
250 patients per week.The unit's activities include the administration of chemotherapy, supportive care, stem cell transplants and an integrated clinical trials unit.Base Location: Royal Bournemouth HospitalInterview Date: TBC Main duties of the job The Triage/ SACT (Systemic anti-cancer therapies) coordinator for Haematology and Oncology patients is responsible for the coordination of all chemotherapy visit scheduling including the accurate scheduling of the nurse, the resource and the provider visit to ensure the patient arrives to the visit at the time the nurse, the resource the chair or bed is available and that the timely flow of patients occurs on the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit.
The Triage/ SACT coordinator is responsible for contacting the patients in the instances where the patient is not here in the building to obtain their appointment time.
The Triage/ SACT coordinator works closely with the Ward sister/ senior staff nurses overseeing the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit and Ward 11 to ensure that schedules are accurate and the daily nurses' schedule is complete.
Working hours are Monday to Friday to .
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Job description Job responsibilities The Triage/ SACT (Systemic anti-cancer therapies) coordinator for Haematology and Oncology patients is responsible for the coordination of all chemotherapy visit scheduling including the accurate scheduling of the nurse, the resource and the provider visit to ensure the patient arrives to the visit at the time the nurse, the resource the chair or bed is available and that the timely flow of patients occurs on the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit.
The Triage/ SACT coordinator is responsible for contacting the patients in the instances where the patient is not here in the building to obtain their appointment time.
The Triage/ SACT coordinator works closely with the Ward sister/Senior staff nurses overseeing the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit and Ward 11 to ensure that Schedules are accurate and the daily nurses schedule is complete.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience Technical Skills Competencies Essential Experience of working in a busy environment Experience of dealing with the public Experience of working in an administrative role Desirable Previous NHS experience Previous experience of working in a chemotherapy environment Knowledge Desirable Knowledge of Haematology and oncology cancer Personal Attributes Essential Flexible and positive Able to work on own initiative Self-motivated Confident and proactive Assertive Smart appearance Patient focused Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Understand level of responsibility this post Language requirement Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role