Radiotherapy Treatment Scheduler, Band 3

Using computerised radiotherapy information system (ARIA) to arrange all appointments for radiotherapy patients, make modifications and keep accurate computerised records.

Organise patient appointments and book a variety of complex treatment regimens (using specialised booking templates) including additional specialist review clinics. Managing capacity/expectation of certain patients to avoid overbooking.

Ensure target dates and approved fractionation adhered to reporting any deviation to MDT office and department head as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive and efficient scheduling service for patients and staff in the Oncology Centre.

The post holder is responsible for the booking of both simple and complex appointment regimes which include Radiotherapy and additional specialist services whilst working to agreed timescales

Be pro-active in the management of patients along their pathway with a focus on providing a quality service to patients

Work autonomously to organise own work load without direct supervision. Prioritise depending on clinical urgency and target dates, working to the 31 day decision to treat date, and 2 week wait rules.

The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre provides Radiotherapy services and consultations to patients from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire and in some instances beyond these geographical regions.The centre is run over two sites with the primary site located in the Oncology Centre of Cheltenham General Hospital and a satellite site at the County Hospital, Hereford.Our work involves Clinical and Medical Oncologists, Radiographers, Medical Physicists, Nurses and other support staff.