Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 190-7887-DIR
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Hallamshire Hospital
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 pa/pro rata for part time staff
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/08/2024
Employer heading
Ambulatory Care Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ambulatory Care Coordinator within the Clinical Haematology department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will:
- Co-ordinate the scheduling of treatment on the ACU
- Co-ordinate the scheduling of support treatments for Haematology patients on the ACU
- Co-ordinate the flow of patients through the ACU maximising the effective use of staff and chair resources
- Liaise with other teams, service and departments to facilitate effective scheduling and flow of patients.
- Identify actual and potential problems with scheduling of treatments, such as breaches in capacity for delivery, and take appropriate action to prevent or address issues identified.
- Provide data and reports to support scheduling and workflow in ACU
- Participate in Service Improvement initiatives carried out relating to Haematology treatment delivery.
Main duties of the job
Co-ordinate the scheduling of treatment through the Ambulatory Care Unit liaising with pharmacy, out-patient, medical and nursing services.
Have a good understanding of the systems and processes that underpin the Haematology pathway to be able to anticipate and take appropriate action when unplanned challenges to Haematology service delivery occur.
On a daily basis formulate the Haematology appointment list. Identify concerns regarding scheduling of treatment appointments and take action to resolve them in conjunction with the ACU nurse in charge and pharmacy services.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
To provide high quality patient services and care to the patients within the Haematology Directorate.
The Ambulatory Care Unit is based within the Haematology Day Unit which provides care and treatment across the South Yorkshire Region.
This Service is a new and exciting development in Haematology. The purpose of the unit is to develop and provide an efficient effective and caring ambulatory service to patients from across the South Yorkshire region who meet the ambulatory criteria.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GSCE standard; at least five GSCEs Grade C and above, including Maths and English or working towards. Evidence of working at GCSE level
- NVQ level 3 in health relevant subject or must be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge training and experience in providing direct care to patients
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience as a band 2 support worker within Haematology
- Experience of multi-professional and team working
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Be able to perform venepuncture Cannulation Hickman/PICC line care
- Ability to maintain accurate records in multiple systems
- Experience of dealing with people who may be distressed or unable to communicate effectively
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of pathways and processes involved in Haematology
- Experience of teaching others e.g. work based skills to colleagues
Further Training
Essential criteria
- IT literate and able to use computer systems
- Working knowledge of confidentiality related legislation and codes of practice including the Data Protection Act (1998)
Desirable criteria
- Participation in service improvement initiatives
Special Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively in changing and potentially stressful situations
- Excellent written communication skills
- Good organisation skills with the ability to work using initiative
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Interest in developing role and looking for opportunities to improve working practice
- Ability to maintain and update electronic and paper records in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Report writing skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Naylor
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2261154
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