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Job summary

Main area
Cancer Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
6 months (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Some Bank Holiday working)
Job ref
344-3118DCB
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Ashford
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Re-Scheduler

Band 3

Job overview

We require a full time highly motivated individual to join our chemotherapy Re-scheduling team. Ideally you will be a patient focused individual who wants to work within a team whose priority is to deliver high quality services for Cancer Patients, you will have excellent communication skills be friendly and organised. 

This is a varied position in a busy environment. A caring, compassionate and proactive approach is essential. Why not join us!

 

 

Main duties of the job

You will have an aptitude for great customer service,  an interest in accurate data and information and a willingness to learn. 

There will be an intensive training programme for this role. You will be responsible for organising patients chemotherapy treatment ensuring that person centred care is delivered in a timely and professional manner and work to deadlines in line with local and national requirements.

You will also be working on our Chemotherapy Units alongside our nursing teams in a patient facing role and will be required to travel to our Chemotherapy Units across Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital/ William Harvey Hospital /Kent and Canterbury Hospital  as necessary.

 

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • GCSE/RSA2/NVQ2
Desirable criteria
  • RSA 3/AMSPAR - 2 years office experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Microsoft packages, Admin processes
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Alscripts booking, NHS Mail, Knowledge of KOMS system

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Prioritising, Empathy and Diplomacy, remain calm in pressured environment, good keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to Track information

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience with dealing with the general public
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of a patient facing role within the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Annie Slinger
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227 864045
Additional information

For further details please contact Annie Slinger on 01227 864045 or 07825 257180

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