Job summary
We are currently seeking a Plastics Coordinator at Great Western Hospital, Swindon who can work within the hospital on a full time, permanent basis ( per week). Please see job description and Person specification for job details and our requirements.
Main duties of the job
The Plastic Surgery Cancer MDT coordinator will support Cancer Services as an integral member of our multi-disciplinary teams, providing a pro-active and facilitative clinical pathway navigation service by supporting clinical teams in ensuring that patient care is delivered in an effective and timely manner in accordance with national guidance.
To provide administrative support services to the Consultants and clinical staff in the Plastics department and provide an accurate bookings process to ensure we can deliver the best service for patients. To facilitate a smooth running of the department and the service by acting as a focus of communication with patients and their families, GP's and Cancer Services.
Please see attached job description for further information.
About us
Our Values
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives
1. Service We will put our patients first Teamwork We will work together Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
2. Educated to at least A-Level/diploma level or equivalent
3. Demonstrable evidence of recognised IM&T qualifications (minimum equating to ECDL)
4. Demonstrable evidence of further (relevant) Continual Professional Development
Desirable
5. Keyboard skills to RSAII or equivalent
6. Database management
7. Oncology for non-clinicians and/or National Cancer Intelligence Network elearning cancer modules
Experience
Essential
8. An understanding of medical terminology relevant to the role ? Able to demonstrate experience of effective working in a team environment (any setting) ? Previous experience of coordination of a service ? Previous experience of using data validation and extraction software ? Previous experience of using MS Office applications ? Experience of handling highly sensitive information
Desirable
9. Previous NHS Experience ? Previous experience of working in MDT Coordinator role ? Familiarity with patient clinical notes and data systems
Knowledge
Essential
10. Able to demonstrate high level of accuracy ? Able to demonstrate analytical skills/reasoning ? Able to demonstrate facilitation and influencing skills ? Able to demonstrate organisation and administrative skills ? Able to work under pressure and with regular deadlines ? Able to communicate with all grades of staff and all staff groups ? Excellent communication skills with a good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
11. An understanding of national programmes relating to Cancer Care and cancer patient pathways ? An understanding of NHS modernisation initiatives