Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Radiotherapy Scheduling Co-Ordinator

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work in the RadiotherapyDepartment!

We are looking for a caring and highly motivated Radiotherapy Scheduling co-Ordinator to join our friendly and welcoming radiotherapy team at theOxford 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.

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 be able to progress to band 4 after 12-18 months by completing competencies.

Visits to the department can be arranged. Please contact Louise Drummond louise.drummond@ouh.nhs.uk / 01865 226417 to arrange a visit or for more information about the role.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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 herewww.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 thisDelivering 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.

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CENT-7123421-B3-PUB

Job locations

Radiotherapy Department, Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Visits to the department can be arranged. Please contact Louise Drummond louise.drummond@ouh.nhs.uk / 01865 226417 to arrange a visit or for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Visits to the department can be arranged. Please contact Louise Drummond louise.drummond@ouh.nhs.uk / 01865 226417 to arrange a visit or for more information about the role.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

oEducation to secondary level with GCSE English and maths or equivalent
oExperience in dealing with members of the public
oBasic Typing Skills and knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Access databases
oTactful, cheerful and flexible approach to work

Desirable

oKnowledge and understanding of Cancer Waiting Times Targets
oExperience of NHS IT systems
Previous NHS experience

Person Specification

essential

Essential

oEducation to secondary level with GCSE English and maths or equivalent
oExperience in dealing with members of the public
oBasic Typing Skills and knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Access databases
oTactful, cheerful and flexible approach to work

Desirable

oKnowledge and understanding of Cancer Waiting Times Targets
oExperience of NHS IT systems
Previous NHS experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiotherapy Department, Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiotherapy Department, Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

Employer's website

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