SACT Coordinator

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

• Working closely with the Clinical systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) clinical coordination team, with the provision of all systemic anti-cancer therapies across cancer care.
• Providing administrative support and signposting to the clinical teams.
• Communicate effectively with all those involved in the SACT pathway to ensure that SACT treatments are available at the scheduled time and that patients have the best possible experience.
• A point of contact for patients and /or representatives regarding the preparation of their intravenous treatment.
• Supervise the homecare administrator allocating work as required.
  
  

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description and Person Specification attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Training and experience in administrative roles to vocational level 3 or equivalent
• Good knowledge across a range of administrative work procedures including non-routine elements to Diploma level 4 or equivalent
• Good grounding in medical terminology
• Relevant experience in an NHS setting with a wide breadth of speciality knowledge
• Experience of working in a pathway coordination/navigation role or similar
• Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised patient systems
• Experience of working in a patient or customer facing role with ability to establish rapport
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Service improvement training
• Experience of working in a patient or customer facing role with ability to establish rapport
• Experience of working in an operational environment
• Knowledge and understanding of cancer pathways
• Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
  
  

Values & Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together