About this role
Job summary
This exciting opportunity is offered initially as a 12-month fixed term pilot arising from a service improvement initiative, with ongoing funding secured following successful evaluation of this new role.
The SACT Coordinator will be responsible for co-ordinating the provision of a high standard of administrative support across the scheduling team and ensuring a highly professional, patient-focused service to the Headland Unit, Lowen Ward and any other site delivering anti-cancer therapy.
This post, along with the SACT Schedulers, will ensure that SACT and other anti-cancer treatments are booked according to locally approved protocols. This will include line management of the schedulers and reception team within the Headland Unit.
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Main duties of the job
The SACT Navigator will work closely with the nursing teams primarily in the Headland Unit and Lowen Ward, receptionists in Clinical Oncology and Clinical Haematology, as well as the consultants and other admin staff.
The post will be based in the Headland Unit.
The post-holder will work with the management team in developing and improving all aspects of the service, including identifying, meeting and maintaining quality targets for the cancer pathway.The SACT Navigator will work with and coordinate the schedulers and other relevant teams to ensure patients are scheduled for treatment within the Cancer Waiting Time Targets and will be responsible for the back office coordination of booking SACT and other anti-cancer treatments including booking PICCs and other interventions, ensuring the flow through the Headland Unit, Lowen Ward and other sites are maximised.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Practical and intellectual skills Essential
Advanced keyboard skills. Proven Communication skills.
Desirable
Production of reports, analysis and presentation of findings/actions.
Qualifications Essential
GCSE's (or equivalent) level A to C or equivalent Maths and English NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience Proven experience in scheduling role.
Desirable
Management qualification / NVQ level 4 or equivalent or working towards
Experience Essential
Proven experience in scheduling role. Previous experience of patient focused approach to work.
Desirable
Working understanding of SACT/ anti- cancer treatments and other procedures. Knowledge of pharmacy.
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address RCHT
Truro
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)