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Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Job overview
Are you self-motivated, conscientious, and enthusiastic?
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit an individual who is passionate about cancer services, to join the Cancer Information Team based at the York site.
The team plays a major part in the overall patient experience, and as a Cancer Pathway Co-ordinator you will be responsible for the monitoring and tracking of cancer patient’s journeys. This would be in line with clinical guidance/processes and national directives for cancer performance.
While this role does not involve direct patient contact, you will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders (clinical and non-clinical) and multi-disciplinary teams. Therefore excellent effective communication skills are a must to be able to support and progress the cancer patient’s pathway.
You must have a minimum of 2 years previous administrative experience, ideally with experience of working with databases and understanding data collection processes.
Main duties of the job
* To facilitate and support the timely discussion of patients listed for the cancer MDT meetings.
* Co-ordinate the administrative pathway of patients of suspected/diagnosed cancers, and when necessary provide a link across specialties and Care Groups.
* Ensure accurate cancer performance data is captured timely and entered onto the appropriate systems, to meet the minimum dataset required by national directives.
* To be able to exercise sound judgement in relation to problem solving and identifying situations requiring further advice.
* Be able to organise and prioritise your own workload to meet the requirements of the role.
* Be able to work effectively as part of a large team, with a flexible patient centred approach.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
* Educated to A level standard or equivalent or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Minimum 2 years higher administrative experience.
* Experience of identifying and rectifying data quality issues and introducing procedures to rectify problem areas.
* Ability to manage and co-ordinate Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, liaising with senior clinicians.
* Knowledge of the NHS Cancer Plan, Cancer Targets and Cancer National Minimum Dataset.
* Experience in producing and discussing complex information in easy to understand format to a wide audience.
* Experience of handling highly sensitive information.
* Experience in co-ordination of a care pathway.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of processes involved in service re-design, e.g. process mapping.
* Ability to plan projects which impact across the department and organisation relating to cancer services.
* Experienced user of MS Office, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and PowerPoint.
* Knowledge of hospital patient administration systems.
* Knowledge of National Service Framework for cancer.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Name: Jo Speak
Job title: Cancer Pathway Manager
Email address: jo.speak@york.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01904 726228
Contact name: Claire Varley
Contact job title: Cancer Pathway Deputy Manager
Contact email address: claire.varley@york.nhs.uk
Contact telephone number: 01904 72 5305
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