Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment Scheduler | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6290853/405-24-AC253STS |
Summary
To co-ordinate and book chemotherapy and other Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) in relevant electronic systems for patients as per booking guidelines.
To reschedule and plan – rebooking of chemotherapy as required for patients.
To identify and escalate pressures in the demand and capacity on the service.
To oversee the flow of patients on day case & highlight any concerns to senior nursing staff.
Schedule patients for chemotherapy appointments.
To contribute to service improvement initiatives by suggesting areas for improvement to Senior Sister and collating data as required.
Place regular orders on stationery and supplies.
Utilise chair capacity of the department and the nursing resource in the most effective and efficient.
Provide training & support for new staff.
Collaborate with senior nursing team regarding any concerns in management of patient chemotherapy appointments.
Collate and provide information on data relating to private patients where charges should be made.
To inform Private Patient Co-ordinator of all private patients, ensuring any relevant documentation is completed.
Perform or contribute to audits as required.
Answer any telephone queries from patients and carers with a kind and sympathetic approach.
Interpret and deal with confidential telephone enquiries and redirect as appropriate or necessary.
Answer telephone queries from other departments and staff in an appropriate and professional manner.
Identify and escalate to line manager, any concerns regarding inefficient use of the service or excessive demand on the service.
To manage small projects as outlined in yearly objective.
To co-ordinate and re-schedule patients through the chemotherapy pathway ensuring a seamless and planned approach.
The Chemotherapy service is led by a Senior Sister who is supported by her deputy. We work closely with the Systemic Anti- Cancer Treatment Clinical Nurse Specialist and her community team to develop an extended service. The oncology and haematology service consists of specialist Clinical Nurse Specialist who work closely with the Consultants and the Chemotherapy Nurses. The delivery of the Chemotherapy, recognising side effects and to be able to escalate and treat any problems appropriately.
Effective communication skills are essential.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Jun 2024
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