Job summary An exciting opportunity to work in the RadiotherapyDepartment!
We are looking for a caring and highly motivated Radiotherapy Scheduling co-Ordinator to join our friendly and welcoming radiotherapy team at theOxford Cancer Centre.
You will be part of a team committed to providing a high-quality, caring and compassionate service for patients.
The role is essential to ensure the efficient pathway flow of patients through the Radiotherapy department.
Good communication, interpersonal and team working skills are essential for informing patients of their appointments & discussion with the wider team as well as being compassionate and adaptable.
You should be flexible in your approach to work, be able to act on your own initiative.
Good computer skills are required.
As a department we are proud of our strong culture of learning and support, and we offer a comprehensive induction & training programme.
If you are looking to work in a friendly Radiotherapy centre, please get in touch!
You will may be able to progress to band 4 after 6-12 months by completing competencies.
Full and part time working patterns will be considered.
Visits to the department can be arranged.
Please contact Louise Drummond / 01865 226417 to arrange a visit or for more information about the role.
Main duties of the job Work as part of a team to schedule and book patient appointments for radiotherapyProvide a courteous scheduling service to patients and carersCommunicate, mainly by phone, with patients & carers and the wider MDT regarding radiotherapy appointmentsLiaise with the Radiographers regarding patient's appointmentCo-ordinate the SABR MDT & collect data About us Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country.
It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research.
Find out more The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community.
We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellence,and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description Job responsibilities For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Visits to the department can be arranged.
Please contact Louise Drummond / 01865 226417 to arrange a visit or for more information about the role.
Person Specification essential Essential oEducation to secondary level with GCSE English and maths or equivalent oExperience in dealing with members of the public oBasic Typing Skills and knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Access databases oTactful, cheerful and flexible approach to work Desirable oTactful, cheerful and flexible approach to work oKnowledge and understanding of Government Cancer Waiting Times Targets oExperience of NHS IT systems