SACT Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced person to be a Systemic and Supportive therapies (SACT) Coordinator at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are a regional cancer centre and this is a fantastic opportunity to join the team. ABOUT THE TEAM The SACT coordinator sits within cancer care; this covers oncology and haematology patients, coordinating treatment across outpatients and inpatient wards. This has extended further to patients receiving treatment in their homes. The coordinating team is small but very busy with a high demand on our service WHAT YOU'LL DO * Primarily this role will coordinate all systemic anti-cancer therapy prescriptions to ensure a good patient experience and make efficient use of the capacity available within the department. * You will work closely with senior nurses, clinical coordinators, schedulers and pharmacy staff. * You will directly link with patients regarding all matters to do with provision of their cancer treatment responding to patient choice whenever possible and appropriate. * This role will also include the coordination of homecare treatments. * As a key member of the team you will advise on capacity and demand for cancer treatment. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR This position would suit a registered nurse or pharmacy technician with cancer care experience. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to work both independently and as part of at team. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on 24th June 2020 For further details / informal visits contact: Lorraine Read Treatment Coordinator Lorraine.read@uhs.nhs.uk 07795685369 Employment Type: FULL_TIME