Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Chemotherapy Scheduler
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Role Overview
To be a member of the Day Treatment Unit (DTU) team and provide comprehensive administrative support to the DTU Nurses and Service based at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford. Be responsible for scheduling of new patient referrals for systemic anti-cancer treatment (formerly known as chemotherapy), in accordance with the needs of the service and with direction from the DTU Nurse Managers. Learn all the other processes underpinning the delivery of chemotherapy, referral of patients for a named group of procedures to other teams, *e.g. district nurses) so as to enable participation in cover arrangements of any team member, at times of training, annual leave, sick or leave vacancy. To have a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients and relatives who are in various states of emotional distress in view of the delicate nature of the disease.
Overall Objectives
- To be a member of the Day Treatment unit (DTU) and provide comprehensive administrative support to the DTU nurses and service based at the Churchill Hospital and efficiently manage the processes underpinning:
- Management of our databases (EPR, ARIA)
- Chemotherapy delivery across day services
- Helping with patient queries and booking transport
- Be able to have a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients and relatives who are in relative states of emotional distress in view of the delicate nature of the disease.
- To participate in cover arrangements of any member of the team, for training, annual leave, or sick leave, as required, and potentially on another site.
- To have a clear understanding of our policies and procedures and to participate in the implementation of unit policies and service development.
- Ensure all trust systems are up to date with patients’ details as required while complying with the Data Protection Act.
- Maintain key links and good working relationships with all staff across oncology and haematology.
- Attend mandatory training courses as identified through supervision and individual performance review.
- Support and participate in training all new members of staff.
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- Generous annual leave entitlement – 27 days (plus Bank Holidays) on joining the Trust which increases with length in service.
- Flexible working (standard hours of work between 8.00 – 6.00 Mon – Fri, no weekend or bank holiday working required).
- Working from Home options (on a rota basis, once fully trained).
- Modern working environment.
- NHS discounts across varied businesses.
- Continued professional development opportunities.
Expectations
We expect you to be motivated and hard working with a positive approach to providing excellent customer service with a desire to make a patient’s care experience the best it can possibly be.
Contact Information
Interested? Then please contact Nicole Cosma for a chat and/or informal visit.
- Name: Nicole Cosma
- Job Title: Team Leader, DTU and OPD
- Email Address: Nicole.cosma@ouh.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01865 235561
For further details / informal visits, contact Nicole Cosma.
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