Haematology Inpatient Chemotherapy Co-ordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for working with the nurses, doctors and pharmacy to ensure patients receive chemotherapy within specified timeline including co-ordination of test results, scans, prescribing and preparation of chemotherapy prior to admission. .

Ensure that consent for chemotherapy is obtained prior to or upon admission to the unit, to support the timely delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatment, with the specific focus of commencing C1 chemotherapy regimens within business hours where reasonably practicable.

Coordinate and expedite the collection of blood sampling and review of results to support timely communication with pharmacy that a patient is safe to proceed with treatment.

Ensure a current weight is documented on nerve centre to ensure the accurate prescribing of systemic anti-cancer treatment.

Effectively plan for the elective admissions. Including, but not limited to the preparation of documentation, liaising with the Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams, coordinating investigations, and effectively communicate with patients and their carers.

In conjunction with the multidisplinary team and service manager, map the existing process for elective chemotherapy admissions and scope systems for improving the visibility of bed management

Responsible for identifying potential breaches against Trust targets and taking timely action to avoid breaches.

Receiving triaging and handling calls from patients relating to their admission .

To be responsible and accountable for identifying and communicating potential problems at an early stage, liaising with clinical colleagues and non-clinical staff at all levels

To be responsible and accountable for cross checking Medway and bookwise for forward planning and accuracy

To be responsible for ensuring databases are up to date

Deal appropriately with enquiries, by telephone and in person, from staff and patients, seeking advice or referring elsewhere if necessary

Working closely with Ward manager to identify appropriate training for staff, to facilitate improved performance and personal career development in accordance with Trust policy/procedures

Responsible for management of KPIs to support delivery of Trust Access Targets in line with departmental SOPs

To work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best possible service is provided

Person Specification

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Must be able to clearly and accurately convey information verbally to different audiences including patients, GPs, Medical PAs, Consultants, Managers, hospital admin & clinical staff

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational/co-ordination/work prioritisation skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrates an understanding of financial implications of bed utilisation/scheduling

Physical skills

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Able to use email, facsimiles and various office equipment

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE standard with passes at grade C or above for English and Maths or similar through vocational training
• Evidence of commitment to continued learning or improvement through attendances at courses.
• Good command of the English language - both written and spoken.
• Excellent IT and keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working within a clinical/clerical environment
• Experience of Microsoft, Medway PAS, Notis & Bookwise
• Experience in managing change
• Possess a thorough understanding of the patient focussed care concept and customer expectation.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of booking treatments on Bookwise
• Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with in haematology
• Proven experience of supervising individuals/team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham City site

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)