SACT Co-ordinator

Key Responsibilitieso Preparing treatment lists for the following dayo Coordinating and managing patient treatment scheduleso Liaising with nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary teamo Supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the SACT Day Services departmento Maintaining accurate records and administrative systemso Contributing to a well-organised, professional, and supportive environment for patients and staffAbout Youo Previous administrative experience in a busy environmento Excellent organisational and communication skillso Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads effectivelyo A proactive and flexible approach to worko Commitment to providing a high standard of service and supporting patient care

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Prepare and manage treatment lists for the following day's clinics. Coordinate patient appointments and treatment schedules to support the efficient delivery of SACT treatments. Ensure patient information is accurate, up to date, and appropriately communicated to the relevant teams. Maintain a patient-centred approach, ensuring patients receive a professional and supportive service at all times. Act as a key point of contact for telephone enquiries, responding professionally and directing information to the appropriate staff members. Liaise with nursing teams, medical staff, SACT schedulers, and other departments to facilitate seamless patient care. Contact medical teams on behalf of nursing staff when required. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to support service delivery. Maintain accurate patient records and administrative systems in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Utilise Trust IT systems to document and update patient information, appointments, and treatment-related activities. Ensure appointment schedules are updated promptly and accurately in collaboration with SACT scheduling teams. Complete administrative and reception duties as required to support departmental operations. Prioritise workload effectively and work independently within agreed guidelines. Support the efficient day-to-day running of the Chemotherapy Day Services department. Contribute to a well-organised, professional, and positive working environment. Undertake additional administrative duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Senior Sister, Matron, or Deputy Service Manager.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

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