Job summary We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cancer Pathway and MDT Coordinator to join our Cancer Services team. Cancer Services is part of the Corporate Division within the Trust, dedicated to providing exceptional support to our cancer teams. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established service that supports the Trust's cancer teams. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of cancer pathways and MDT meetings, contributing to the overall quality of patient care. Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-CEN-6706315 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Other requirements specific to the role Essential Willing to undertake additional training as required Abilty to work accross the Trust Drive and enthusiastic, well-motivated with a positive approach to working as part of a team pursuing new strategic goals Desirable Committed to continuing professional development Analytical and Judgement skill Essential Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively Planning and organisation of a number of complex tasks many of which are on-going Seeks ways to improve systems and efficiencies Have the ability to work across tumour sites Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective diplomatic interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with a range of different professional groups (both clinical and non-clinical) Effective team player able to work with people at all levels within the trust Ability to convey complex information to colleagues Self-motivated but also able to motivate others Possess effective listening skills Negotiation and influencing skills Offers appropriate help and advice with sensitivity Experience Essential Advanced keyboard skills Excellent data input skills Knowledge of medical terminology Attendance and coordination of multidisciplinary team meetings Knowledge of hospital information systems Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times data Experience of data collection Desirable Knowledge of the Cancer Pathway Tracking database Knowledge of clinical pathways Understanding of clinical audit and data methodology Knowledge of medical records systems and data retrieval Training & Qualifications Essential 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience Experience of working in the NHS Minute taking Competent in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Desirable Experience of working in an office environment Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Put patients at the heart of all we do Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "Dedicated to Outstanding Care" behavioural standards Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Effective judgment skills for decision making Ability to identify problems and quickly report/act on them to ensure cancer patients are treated within target Ability to analyse problems and identify obvious anomalies/discrepancies Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively Planning and organisation of a number of complex tasks many of which are on-going Seeks ways to improve systems and efficiencies Have the ability to work across tumour sites Physical skills Essential Able to use a computer for extended periods Accuracy with data entry and information tracking- pays attention to detail Able to work effectively and accurately under pressure - does not panic easily Person Specification Other requirements specific to the role Essential Willing to undertake additional training as required Abilty to work accross the Trust Drive and enthusiastic, well-motivated with a positive approach to working as part of a team pursuing new strategic goals Desirable Committed to continuing professional development Analytical and Judgement skill Essential Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively Planning and organisation of a number of complex tasks many of which are on-going Seeks ways to improve systems and efficiencies Have the ability to work across tumour sites Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective diplomatic interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with a range of different professional groups (both clinical and non-clinical) Effective team player able to work with people at all levels within the trust Ability to convey complex information to colleagues Self-motivated but also able to motivate others Possess effective listening skills Negotiation and influencing skills Offers appropriate help and advice with sensitivity Experience Essential Advanced keyboard skills Excellent data input skills Knowledge of medical terminology Attendance and coordination of multidisciplinary team meetings Knowledge of hospital information systems Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times data Experience of data collection Desirable Knowledge of the Cancer Pathway Tracking database Knowledge of clinical pathways Understanding of clinical audit and data methodology Knowledge of medical records systems and data retrieval Training & Qualifications Essential 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience Experience of working in the NHS Minute taking Competent in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Desirable Experience of working in an office environment Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Put patients at the heart of all we do Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "Dedicated to Outstanding Care" behavioural standards Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Effective judgment skills for decision making Ability to identify problems and quickly report/act on them to ensure cancer patients are treated within target Ability to analyse problems and identify obvious anomalies/discrepancies Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively Planning and organisation of a number of complex tasks many of which are on-going Seeks ways to improve systems and efficiencies Have the ability to work across tumour sites Physical skills Essential Able to use a computer for extended periods Accuracy with data entry and information tracking- pays attention to detail Able to work effectively and accurately under pressure - does not panic easily 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)