Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 9 months
The Oncology and Haematology Directorate consists of Outpatients within the Colney Centre, Mulbarton Ward and Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy treatment areas. Paperless processes are in place for chemotherapy treatments and in development for radiotherapy with a dedicated software system including electronic paper records. The department has a year on year increase in new referrals and treatments and has recently expanded the radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment areas.
Part time: 30 hours per week
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the Haematology department as the Patient Pathway Coordinator (PPC).
The successful applicant will provide consistent patient-centred focus throughout the pathway of care for patients on a Haematological cancer pathway, whilst ensuring to capture Cancer Waiting Times data for the Trust and Cancer Registry. The successful applicant will work closely with their MDT Coordinator/Clinical colleagues to ensure all relevant patients are meeting their cancer targets by adhering to the 31 day and 62 day targets.
We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with a great attention to detail.
Ideal candidates will have to demonstrate their experience in organising and prioritising workloads. Successful candidates will receive plenty of support, guidance and learning to carry out the role and will be supported with their learning and development.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Understanding of, and interpretation of National policies and guidelines in relation to oncological and haematological malignancies and development of service improvement action plan accordingly. Monitoring progress and supporting the team in any service improvement activities.
• Continuous review and updating of patient pathways.
• Liaising with the clinical teams, explore new ways of working and where agreed, pilot possible solutions and help to implement approved changes.
• Manage the co-ordination of the administration pathway for oncology and haematology patients.
• Manage appropriate communication ensuring 24 hour GP notification standard is achieved.
• To undertake and support the clinical audit process within Oncology & Haematology, linking where appropriate with the Trust and NWCN audit teams.
• To attend haematology site specific meetings on a regular basis and advise the clinical lead on any perceived problems relating to MDT working, information and data.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Apr 2025