Job summary
Are you enthusiastic and ambitious and looking for an exciting development opportunity? Then this could be the role for you -
We are seeking an MDT/Patient Pathway Co-ordinator to join our Cancer Waiting Times team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Band 4 - Full time permanent position 37.5 hours
Location: Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Wirral/Liverpool
The post holder will attend MDT meetings for their service and an essential part of the role will be the collection and dissemination of data relating to each patients journey from referral to treatment.
The post holder will work alongside the Waiting Times Team to support the coordination, tracking and organisation of patients with suspected and confirmed cancer.
If you are interested in applying for this post please contact Sarah Selby to arrange a job shadowing session
Main duties of the job
The critical elements will be working to deadlines and investigating cancer waiting time pathways. Having an appreciation for the importance of data quality and managing a varied workload is essential.
This role will involve using judgement and analytical skills to assess a range of different potential breach cases and request the actions needed to avoid any breaches.
To build robust working relationships with the Network to ensure that all referred target patients have investigations, appointments and procedures undertaken in a timely manner to allow the patients to receive their treatment within target.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
KindEmpoweredResponsibleInclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard of Education- English/Maths
- NVQ level 4 in administrative or equivalent experience
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
- AMSPAR medical terminology or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of a full range of administrative systems
- Clear understanding of the statutory targets associated with patient pathways
- Knowledge and understanding of medical and oncological terminology as well as anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of data protection legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS and experience in using and delivering modernisation methodology
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
- Proven ability to problem solve and make decisions
- Experience of working under pressure and managing a demanding workload in a performance driven environment
Desirable
- Relevant experience in the NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
- Proven ability to problem solve and make decisions
- Experience of working under pressure and managing a demanding workload in a performance driven environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard of Education- English/Maths
- NVQ level 4 in administrative or equivalent experience
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
- AMSPAR medical terminology or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of a full range of administrative systems
- Clear understanding of the statutory targets associated with patient pathways
- Knowledge and understanding of medical and oncological terminology as well as anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of data protection legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS and experience in using and delivering modernisation methodology
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
- Proven ability to problem solve and make decisions
- Experience of working under pressure and managing a demanding workload in a performance driven environment
Desirable
- Relevant experience in the NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
- Proven ability to problem solve and make decisions
- Experience of working under pressure and managing a demanding workload in a performance driven environment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
