SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) Pathway Coordinator
The closing date is 10 August 2025
Job summary
Band 4 SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) Pathway Coordinator
PLEASE NOTE: This role will require you to be able to work across all three SACT units in Reading, Bracknell and Thatcham.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the patient Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) pathway within the outpatient setting.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support timely and safe planning, scheduling, and delivery of care for patients undergoing SACT treatments.
This role ensures patients have a seamless journey from referral through to treatment, promoting high standards of patient care, data integrity, and adherence to cancer waiting time targets and local performance metrics.
Main duties of the job
Patient Pathway Coordination
- Act as the central point of contact for patients on the SACT pathway, ensuring a coordinated and efficient journey from consultation to treatment.
- Schedule and maintain SACT appointments in line with treatment protocols, booking availability, and patient needs.
- Work with pharmacy and nursing teams to ensure timely preparation and delivery of SACT.
- Coordinate referrals, pre-assessment appointments, pre-treatment tests (i.e. GFR bloods, DYPD testing, ECHOs etc.), and ensure readiness for treatment.
- Escalate delays or capacity issues, including potential breaches to the SACT CNS and/ or SACT Unit Managers as required.
- Any other duties deemed appropriate to the role to support the increasing service needs as requested by the SACT CNS, SACT Outpatient Unit Managers or Lead SACT Nurse.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.
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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Details
Date posted
29 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
193-7352547PCG
Job locations
King Edward Ward, Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading, Bracknell and Thatcham
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King Edward Ward, Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading, Bracknell and Thatcham
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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