Radiotherapy Scheduler: Patient Pathway Coordinator

Freeman Hospital; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiotherapy Scheduling Officer to support the delivery of high-quality radiotherapy services. You will schedule referrals, coordinate patient pathways, and liaise with oncology teams to ensure timely treatment and targets are met.

The successful candidate will have NHS experience, strong IT and data input skills, and excellent communication abilities to interact with patients and staff across a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess English GCSE Grade 4 or above or equivalent, plus a high standard of keyboard and data input skills.
• Experience in an NHS or similar organisation and with electronic patient information systems is required.
• Knowledge of Hospital Information Management Systems such as PAS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals and schedule patients for radiotherapy (inpatient/outpatient).
• Coordinate patient pathways to meet referral targets and cancer Waiting Times Directives.
• Allocate appropriate appointment slots and liaise with oncology staff to maintain pathway integrity.
• Contact patients by phone to advise new appointments or changes to existing appointments.
• Maintain case notes and ensure compliance with Caldicott Guidelines and departmental guidelines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

GCSE English

NVQ Level 3

ECDL / MS Office

Tools

PAS system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiotherapy Scheduling Officer to support the delivery of high-quality radiotherapy services. You will schedule referrals, coordinate patient pathways, and liaise with oncology teams to ensure timely treatment and targets are met.

The successful candidate will have NHS experience, strong IT and data input skills, and excellent communication abilities to interact with patients and staff across a multidisciplinary team.