About this role
Job summary
The Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Scheduler is responsible for the accurate and timely scheduling of chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer treatments, ensuring patients receive treatment efficiently and in line with local and national targets. Working closely with Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will coordinate patient appointments, support effective pathway management and contribute to the smooth running of the SACT service. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, an understanding of cancer pathways and treatment regimens, and the ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to changing clinical and operational demands.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage, coordinate and review chemotherapy scheduling, ensuring oral and intravenous treatment regimens for oncology and haematology patients are appropriately booked. Duties include maintaining accurate patient records on KOMS and relevant referral and pathway systems, monitoring patient tracking lists and validation reports, and escalating delays, new regimens and scheduling concerns as required. The post holder will liaise with pharmacy aseptics and other Trust departments to coordinate treatment capacity, staffing requirements and urgent appointments. They will identify additional patient needs, support compliance with treatment pathways and national targets, prioritise actions appropriately, and provide training and guidance to colleagues to maintain a safe, effective and efficient service.
About us
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
3 years' experience in a customer facing role Experience of communicating with a range of disciplines at all levels Experience of managing targets within tight deadlines
Desirable
Working with patients with a cancer diagnosis Operational/problem solving experience
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills to include empathy & diplomacy with the ability to interact with colleagues, patients & carers courteously Able to adapt quickly to meet strategic objectives and have exceptional analytical skills To be self-motivated with significant prioritisation skills to support working autonomously as well as within the wider team Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment and within complex and sensitive situations Excellent attention to detail - accuracy, spelling with good keyboard skills Ability to prioritise to meet required Trust local and national targets
Desirable
Ability to track information Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service High understanding of the physiology of cancer treatments Knowledge of Aria, KOMS system and PAS booking NHS Mail
Qualifications Essential
RSA 3 or Equivalent 2 years' experience in office environment To be competent in using-Excel, Word and Email (outlook)
Desirable
Evidence of continued personal development
Other Essential
To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
Desirable
Knowledge of organisational structure and operating policies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)