Administrative Assistant/Scheduler
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,651.00 to £31,312.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29651.00 - £31312.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, SM2 5PT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9282-26-0020 |
Summary
For further information please refer to the Job Description/Job SpecificationTo ensure all patients appointments and day care treatments are booked accurately. To undertake scheduling of appointments for chemotherapy treatments using the e-scheduling system within local guidelines and protocols. To develop specialist knowledge of cancer and chemotherapy and supportive regimes used within and unit.Accurately record data To plan patient treatment and unit capacity efficiently, having consideration for a range of influencing factors such as the nursing staff rota, pharmacy turnaround times, availability of blood results etc. To liaise directly with the patient and their family regarding their treatment, providing information and reassurance and managing patient expectations around the chemotherapy experience. Escalating to the clinical teams if necessary. To liaise with the clinical teams and nursing staff to prioritise the scheduling of new referrals.To plan ahead and to reschedule workload when necessary, to ensure that the unit capacity is optimally utilised.