University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment Scheduler

The closing date is 28 April 2026

Job summary

This is a really exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the cancer division at University Hospitals Sussex. We are the second largest cancer provider in the country and have a new hospital being built and due to open in 2029.

If you are empathetic, compassionate, driven by quality and work within admin services and fancy a career within our team we welcome your application.

This role is a key member of the cancer divisions booking team.
Working within a group of admin staff to manage referrals for anti cancer treatments, scheduling appointments on an electronic diary, and communication of appointments to patients or their families.
Being a primary point of contact for internal and external services accessing the cancer treatment unit.
Being responsible for the timely booking and co-ordination in line with national cancer KPI.

Please see full job description.

Main duties of the job

Act as the single point of contact for the patientinitiatingappropriate responsesbased on clear protocols and frameworks and escalate anything that cannot be managed within the scope of the role

Co-ordinate the patient's SACT treatment, communicating with other teams tofacilitatesafe and effective transition of care between services.

Communicate clearly,sensitivelyand effectively with patients, family members, healthprofessionalsand other health sector staff.

Maintain a calm and sensitive approach when dealing with people in distress incorporatingappropriate communicationskills to reduce distress and resolve conflict.

Adapt their communication style and method to best support patient preference and need.

Demonstrate the importance of cultural factors when communicating with people

Write andmaintainclear,accuraterecords of patient contact and information in a variety of formats.

Communicate and signpost patients toappropriate needs-relatedsupport and information.

Liaise daily with Aseptic pharmacy, making necessary scheduling changes to accommodate dose reductions and pharmacy servicing

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7901380-APR26

Job locations

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for the full list of role requirements and main responsibilities of this role.

Please note: This role does not meet theminimumcriteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for the full list of role requirements and main responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

GCSE English and Maths
NHS experience
Communication skills
knowledge of national and local policies relating to cancer treatments and wait times
Advanced keyboard skills

Desirable

experience of working with cancer patients
experience in meeting conflicting demands and priorities
experience of using NHS systems

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

essential

Essential

GCSE English and Maths
NHS experience
Communication skills
knowledge of national and local policies relating to cancer treatments and wait times
Advanced keyboard skills

Desirable

experience of working with cancer patients
experience in meeting conflicting demands and priorities
experience of using NHS systems

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)