Radiotherapy Scheduling Co-Ordinator
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford
Radiotherapy Scheduling Co-Ordinator
£25674
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 10 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d9cc175ce22245e1ad021677942d668f
Full Job Description
- Work as part of a team to schedule and book patient appointments for radiotherapy
- Provide a courteous scheduling service to patients and carers
- Communicate, mainly by phone, with patients & carers and the wider MDT regarding radiotherapy appointments
- Liaise with the Radiographers regarding patient's appointment
- Co-ordinate the SABR MDT & collect data, The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
We are looking for a caring and highly motivated Radiotherapy Scheduling co-Ordinator to join our friendly and welcoming radiotherapy team at the Oxford Cancer Centre. You will be part of a team committed to providing a high-quality, caring and compassionate service for patients. The role is essential to ensure the efficient pathway flow of patients through the Radiotherapy department. Good communication, interpersonal and team working skills are essential for informing patients of their appointments & discussion with the wider team as well as being compassionate and adaptable. You should be flexible in your approach to work, be able to act on your own initiative. Good computer skills are required., - Education to secondary level with GCSE English and maths or equivalent
- Experience in dealing with members of the public
- Basic Typing Skills and knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Access databases
- Tactful, cheerful and flexible approach to work Desirable criteria
- Tactful, cheerful and flexible approach to work
- Knowledge and understanding of Government Cancer Waiting Times Targets
- Experience of NHS IT systems COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
As a department we are proud of our strong culture of learning and support, and we offer a comprehensive induction & training programme. If you are looking to work in a friendly Radiotherapy centre, please get in touch! You will may be able to progress to band 4 after 6-12 months by completing competencies. Full and part time working patterns will be considered.