About this role
Job summary
Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Co-ordinator
Department: Cancer Services
Band 4, £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Join Our Growing Cancer Services Team as a SACT CoordinatorAre you ready to make a meaningful impact every single day? An exciting opportunity has opened within our Cancer Services department for a SACT Coordinator to join our dynamic Macmillan Unit. This is your chance to play a vital role in supporting our clinical teams, coordinating and scheduling SACT treatments, and helping us deliver exceptional care to patients and their families.
Working from our modern Cancer Centre Macmillan Suite, you'll be at the heart of a service that prides itself on compassion, efficiency and outstanding patient experience. You'll collaborate closely with clinical teams, patients and carers to ensure treatments are arranged smoothly and delivered in the right environment at the right time.'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Pleasenote:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 18 June 2026
Main duties of the job
What We're Looking ForWe're seeking an experienced administrator who brings:o Confident IT skills and a keen eye for detailo Warm, professional customer care skillso The ability to work brilliantly as part of a team, while also thriving independentlyo A flexible, proactive approach to changing service needso A genuine passion for supporting patients during some of their most important momentsWhat You'll Be DoingIn this role, you'll help uphold high standards of care by supporting and educating the wider workforce. You'll play a key part in shaping and developing the service, ensuring patients are seen promptly and receive the best possible experience throughout their treatment journey.Why Join Us?Our rapidly expanding, modern and busy unit offers:o Fantastic training and development opportunitieso A forward-thinking, supportive leadership teamo Close collaboration with Nurse Practitioners, the Palliative Care Team, and the Macmillan Information & Support Centreo A workplace where your contribution truly mattersIf you're motivated, compassionate and ready to grow your career in a service that's making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description Job responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey: Our Compassionate Culture and Leadership scores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception. .
General AdministrationSchedule all new referrals as per local procedure (most patients will attend day care unit, with a smaller group attending other sessions (e.g., bone marrow biopsies) or other treatments such as blood product support, nurse clinic. Liaise with patients via telephone to ensure that the proposed start date is amenable to them, to answer simple questions re attending Day care unit, procedures such as PICC insertion and scalp cooling and to escalate complex questions or concerns to the nursing team. To confirm in writing, all verbal information told to the patient.
Outpatient PathwayEnsure that referral management is dealt with in accordance with the Cancer operational policy, SOPs and MDT outcomes.
Pathway trackingTo understand cancer referral to treatment (RTT) rules and use them to manage all patient journeys, updating databases as required.
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We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.
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Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust,allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
GCSE/O level equivalent qualifications Relevant NVQ qualification or relevant study days Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Desirable
E-care/ Aria trained
Experience Essential
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Previous experience within the NHS/public sector
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skills Essential
Able to communicate effectively with patients, members of the public, service providers and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working autonomously Excellent telephone manner Experience and able to work within a team Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable
Evidence of team working. Experience of working with the public.
Personal and people development Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels. Able to demonstrate initiative. Ability to cope effectively under pressure. Accurate attention to detail. Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise own workload. Energetic and enthusiastic Willing to learn and develop according to the needs of the service
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Macmillan Unit (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)