Job summary From 2028, it is deemed that 55,000 more people will survive five years or more following a diagnosis of cancer. Currently this figure is approximately 50% within our local area and the role of the Cancer Care Co-ordinator is to work collaboratively with the GP Practices within our Primary Care Network (PCN) in order to help increase this figure up to 75%. The Cancer Care Co-ordinator is a developing post and will have responsibility for supporting and developing the co-ordination and management of the Early Detection & Prevention of Cancer scheme across the Southport and Formby PCN and ensuring that the early part of the patients cancer journey is as seamless as possible. The Co-ordinator will understand the health inequalities within the Primary Care Network and its impact on those at every stage of the cancer pathway. The Co-ordinators role will work within the wider network of support wrapped around the patient and their GP practice. The Cancer Co-ordinator will work closely with the Cancer Lead GP to agree targeted workplans and will be required to work autonomously and on their own initiative in order to deliver these workplans, whilst being supported by the PCN Operations Manager. The role is advertised as being full-time however part-time applications will be considered. Please contact Louise Sproat on louise.sproat1nhs.net with any queries regarding the post. Interviews will take place on Friday 25th April. We look forward to receiving your application. Main duties of the job The duties and responsibilities of the Cancer Care Co-ordinator will evolve and develop over time and will include but are not restricted to: To assist the Primary Care Network (PCN) in delivering improvements to the services we provide our patients in relation to patient participation in national cancer screening programmes. In support of collaborative working the post holder will form productive and supportive relationships with practice and PCN staff who have the skills, knowledge, and remit to contribute to this work. e.g., GP practice nonclinical cancer champions, social prescribers, pharmacists, medical secretaries etc The post holder will assist the PCN member practices to evaluate their screening uptake and work to engage with health inclusion groups (i.e. our most marginalised patients and those underrepresented) and to reduce health inequalities. This will include working alongside practices to enhance processes to track and follow-up screening of non-responders, calling patients and identifying themes to understand reasons for non-attendance/engagement. Provide advice and support to practices on cancer audit/referral review of cancer diagnoses. To work with practices to collate the learning from case reviews to identify any trends or learning. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding the role. About us Southport and Formby Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of 14 GP Practices working together with other local organisations to improve the health and social care of our local population of around 129,000 people. Primary Care Networks are designed to provide proactive, coordinated care to their local populations, in different ways to match different peoples needs, with a strong focus on prevention and personalised care. This means supporting patients to make informed decisions about their own health and care and connecting them to a range of statutory and voluntary services to ensure they can access the care they need first time. "The Cancer Care Co-ordinator role plays a vital part in delivering the Early Detection and Prevention of Cancer Scheme and can really make a difference to the lives of people in our community. This role provides a great opportunity to enhance cancer care to the 129,000 people that our PCN covers. It is an exciting time for Southport and Formby PCN, we are rapidly growing and able to offer even more valuable services to the community." - Clare Touhey, Primary Care Network Manager Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.66 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0192-25-0003 Job locations Southport & Formby Health Ltd Wight Moss Way Southport Merseyside PR8 4HQ Job description Job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Cancer Care Co-ordinator will evolve and develop over time and will include but are not restricted to: To assist the Primary Care Network (PCN) in delivering improvements to the services we provide to our patients in relation to patient participation in national cancer screening programmes. In support of collaborative working the post holder will form productive and supportive relationships with practice and PCN staff who have the skills, knowledge, and remit to contribute to this work. e.g., GP practice nonclinical cancer champions, social prescribers, pharmacists, medical secretaries etc The post holder will assist the PCN member practices to evaluate their screening uptake and work to engage with health inclusion groups (i.e. our most marginalised patients and those underrepresented) and to reduce health inequalities. This will include working alongside practices to enhance processes to track and follow-up screening of non-responders, calling patients and identifying themes to understand reasons for non-attendance/engagement. Be responsible for direct clinical data inputting onto the EMIS system for patient contacts. Provide digital team with the information needed to build EMIS searches and protocols to support practices with screening information and tools to improve uptake and reduce inequalities. Work with the PCN Management team to explore opportunities to reduce health disparities for accessing screening services to align with the PCNs Health Inclusion Strategy. Provide the PCN with support (not delivery) to host peer-to-peer learning events that look at data and trends in diagnosis and screening across the network. Including appropriate contributors from other organisations. Source appropriate resources, training, and system examples from appropriate organisations such as the Cancer Alliance, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan, and other local authority partners. Be a point of contact for PCN member practices to assist them in developing and implementing their cancer screening improvement action plans Build relationships with community assets and develop a service directory of support for screening and pre-diagnosis for the patients within our PCN, and a Library of PCN data packs and other resources to support the delivery of information available to patients in a wide variety of formats to meet the needs of all patient groups, including those with learning disabilities, and those people for whom English is not a first language. Review practice coding for report building and templates to ensure consistency across the PCN and accuracy of data. Identify coding anomalies and liaise with Ardens (template and reports used by all member practices). Keeping up to date with National/Local Cancer Strategies. To be accountable for ensuring that all clinical records, including work diary, are maintained in accordance with the practices records management and Information Governance policies. To be accountable for ensuring personal compliance with all PCN / SFHLs policies and procedures including safeguarding children and adults and health and safety, alerting the line manager of any issues or concerns in relation to delivery of the service. To attend monthly PCN meetings and work with Cancer Lead GP to produce performance and quality improvement reports for the PCN Quarterly meeting and as and when required. Supporting ad hoc project work in relation to Cancer screening as agreed by Cancer Lead GP and supported by the wider PCN management team. Job description Job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Cancer Care Co-ordinator will evolve and develop over time and will include but are not restricted to: To assist the Primary Care Network (PCN) in delivering improvements to the services we provide to our patients in relation to patient participation in national cancer screening programmes. In support of collaborative working the post holder will form productive and supportive relationships with practice and PCN staff who have the skills, knowledge, and remit to contribute to this work. e.g., GP practice nonclinical cancer champions, social prescribers, pharmacists, medical secretaries etc The post holder will assist the PCN member practices to evaluate their screening uptake and work to engage with health inclusion groups (i.e. our most marginalised patients and those underrepresented) and to reduce health inequalities. This will include working alongside practices to enhance processes to track and follow-up screening of non-responders, calling patients and identifying themes to understand reasons for non-attendance/engagement. Be responsible for direct clinical data inputting onto the EMIS system for patient contacts. Provide digital team with the information needed to build EMIS searches and protocols to support practices with screening information and tools to improve uptake and reduce inequalities. Work with the PCN Management team to explore opportunities to reduce health disparities for accessing screening services to align with the PCNs Health Inclusion Strategy. Provide the PCN with support (not delivery) to host peer-to-peer learning events that look at data and trends in diagnosis and screening across the network. Including appropriate contributors from other organisations. Source appropriate resources, training, and system examples from appropriate organisations such as the Cancer Alliance, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan, and other local authority partners. Be a point of contact for PCN member practices to assist them in developing and implementing their cancer screening improvement action plans Build relationships with community assets and develop a service directory of support for screening and pre-diagnosis for the patients within our PCN, and a Library of PCN data packs and other resources to support the delivery of information available to patients in a wide variety of formats to meet the needs of all patient groups, including those with learning disabilities, and those people for whom English is not a first language. Review practice coding for report building and templates to ensure consistency across the PCN and accuracy of data. Identify coding anomalies and liaise with Ardens (template and reports used by all member practices). Keeping up to date with National/Local Cancer Strategies. To be accountable for ensuring that all clinical records, including work diary, are maintained in accordance with the practices records management and Information Governance policies. To be accountable for ensuring personal compliance with all PCN / SFHLs policies and procedures including safeguarding children and adults and health and safety, alerting the line manager of any issues or concerns in relation to delivery of the service. To attend monthly PCN meetings and work with Cancer Lead GP to produce performance and quality improvement reports for the PCN Quarterly meeting and as and when required. Supporting ad hoc project work in relation to Cancer screening as agreed by Cancer Lead GP and supported by the wider PCN management team. Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Ability to operate independently in a coordination role Effective in the management of workload and working under own initiative Problem solver in the workplace Reliable and willing to work for the best interests of patients and navigate them through the early part of the cancer diagnostic pathway Ability to provide empathy and understanding Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of good practice in developing care plans Knowledge of community health and social care systems Awareness/understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with both patients and colleagues from a wide variety of healthcare professions and diverse groups Able to build network links with external organisations as an ambassador for the Primary Care Network Ability to provide, receive and analyse information of a clinical and statistical nature, to support the development of key workstreams to improve screening coverage and facilitate timely cancer diagnosis. Desirable Familiarity with EMIS clinical software Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE or A Level standard in English and Maths Desirable City & Guilds Health Trainer (7562) or Educated to NVQ Level 3 in health care or equivalent qualification in a relevant field Experience Essential Experience in coordination or project roles Experience in complex administrative procedures Competent in the use of Office applications Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of working collaboratively in order to maintain effective working relationships with various healthcare professionals within the PCN, wider Multi- Disciplinary Team members, hospital organisations and colleagues in the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance. Desirable Experience in Cancer services/pathways Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Ability to operate independently in a coordination role Effective in the management of workload and working under own initiative Problem solver in the workplace Reliable and willing to work for the best interests of patients and navigate them through the early part of the cancer diagnostic pathway Ability to provide empathy and understanding Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of good practice in developing care plans Knowledge of community health and social care systems Awareness/understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with both patients and colleagues from a wide variety of healthcare professions and diverse groups Able to build network links with external organisations as an ambassador for the Primary Care Network Ability to provide, receive and analyse information of a clinical and statistical nature, to support the development of key workstreams to improve screening coverage and facilitate timely cancer diagnosis. Desirable Familiarity with EMIS clinical software Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE or A Level standard in English and Maths Desirable City & Guilds Health Trainer (7562) or Educated to NVQ Level 3 in health care or equivalent qualification in a relevant field Experience Essential Experience in coordination or project roles Experience in complex administrative procedures Competent in the use of Office applications Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of working collaboratively in order to maintain effective working relationships with various healthcare professionals within the PCN, wider Multi- Disciplinary Team members, hospital organisations and colleagues in the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance. Desirable Experience in Cancer services/pathways 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 Southport and Formby Health (GP Federation) Address Southport & Formby Health Ltd Wight Moss Way Southport Merseyside PR8 4HQ Employer's website https://www.southportandformbyhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)