Oncology and Haematology Day Unit Care Co-Ordinator

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated administrative support professional for the Oncology and Haematology Day Treatment Unit. This role involves coordinating patient treatment pathways and ensuring effective communication with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should possess strong IT and organizational skills, alongside relevant experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Oncology and Haematology service.
• Competent in the use of ARIA SACT electronic prescribing system.
• Experience in a patient facing role.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the SACT patient pathway.
• Coordinate appointments and triage patients' concerns.
• Assist in managing operational functions of SACT referrals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

English language and Mathematics Grades A-C (or equivalent)

Tools

Varian Aria Electronic Prescribing system

MS Office

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will work collaboratively as part of the Oncology and Haematology Day Treatment Unit team. Providing administration support to assist in ensuring the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) patient pathway is managed effectively.

It is expected that they will work collaboratively with the Oncologists/Haematologists, SACT Clinical Nurse Specialist and pharmacy team to ensure all SACT electronic prescriptions are prescribed.

The post holder shall provide comprehensive organisational and administrative support to the Oncology and Haematology staff.

Main duties of the job

Working in conjunction with the booking office and the wider team to ensure the smooth day to day operational management of SACT referrals and appointments of new patients and assist in the treatment pathway coordination for patients receiving treatment shall be an important part of the role.

The post holder must be highly experienced and fully conversant and competent in all the features of the Varian Aria Electronic Prescribing system, including scheduling of SACT appointments and the SACT patient pathway.

The post holder will be expected to triage patients concerns and escalate when appropriate to senior members of staff.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description which includes the person specification

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description which includes the person specification

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• English language and Mathematics Grades A-C (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Evidence of continued role development
• Willing to undertake further training and development.

Occupational experience and abilities

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within an Oncology and Haematology service.
• Experience of multi-professional team working
• Evidence of good communication skills
• Experiencing in prioritising own workload with minimal supervision.
• Experience of working in a patient facing role.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• IT skills including MS office
• Competent in the use of ARIA SACT electronic prescribing system.
• Effective organisational skills
• Able to communicate verbally and non-verbal daily with patients and staff of all grades.

Desirable

• Experience managing and supporting other staff members

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Calm and objective
• Confident yet approachable
• Acts in a mature manner both personally and professionally
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional settings
• Able to use own initiative

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

Essential

• English language and Mathematics Grades A-C (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Evidence of continued role development
• Willing to undertake further training and development.

Occupational experience and abilities

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within an Oncology and Haematology service.
• Experience of multi-professional team working
• Evidence of good communication skills
• Experiencing in prioritising own workload with minimal supervision.
• Experience of working in a patient facing role.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• IT skills including MS office
• Competent in the use of ARIA SACT electronic prescribing system.
• Effective organisational skills
• Able to communicate verbally and non-verbal daily with patients and staff of all grades.

Desirable

• Experience managing and supporting other staff members

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Calm and objective
• Confident yet approachable
• Acts in a mature manner both personally and professionally
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional settings
• Able to use own initiative

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham, Hull

HU16 5JQ

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