PPMDU Scheduler

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification: 1.1 Appointments, scheduling and capacity management 1.1.1 To deal with all new patient chemotherapy requests from clinicians, ensuring that the first chemotherapy treatment is scheduled within Cancer Waiting Times targets. 1.1.2 To liaise directly with the patient regarding their treatment, providing information and reassurance and managing patient expectations around the chemotherapy experience 1.1.3 To liaise with the clinical teams and nursing staff to prioritise the scheduling of new requests. 1.1.4 To schedule all chemotherapy treatment on the Medical Day Unit in line with local guidelines and protocols. 1.1.5 To plan patient treatment and unit capacity efficiently, having consideration for a range of influencing factors such as the nursing staff rota, pharmacy turnaround times, availability of blood results etc.