James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gynaecology Failsafe Officer

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Job summary

The Gynaecology Cancer Pathway Failsafe Officer is responsible for monitoring and updating patients on the patient tracking list (PTL). The post holder will ensure that the patients under the care of the Gynaecology department are safe and auditable. It is also the post holder's responsibility to ensure that all staff within the department are aware of their failsafe responsibility.

Failsafe is a mechanism, which ensures that the service is accountable for its actions and to ensure that processes are in place so that patients do not come to harm. It is also there to ensure that if something does go wrong within the system, processes are in place to identify what is going wrong and to ensure that there is a safe outcome.

The Failsafe Officer will provide the interface between clinicians, supporting staff and patients to support the Gynaecology team to develop and maintain risk stratification as per the Harm Review policy for management of the patient pathways and follow up requirements. The post is required to support the Business Support Manager to oversee the day to day management plans for Gynaecology Cancer and high risk pathway patients through liaison with clinicians for:

o Investigations

o Treatment plan

o Review and assessments

o Ongoing treatments

o Follow up

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this post are detailed within the attached job description / person specification.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-6848129

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and main responsibilities of the successful candidate are described within the attached supporting documentation of this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and main responsibilities of the successful candidate are described within the attached supporting documentation of this post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs grade D or above including mathematics and English or equivalent e.g. level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications.

Desirable

OCR Level 3 keyboard skills (or equivalent).
NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin or other relevant subject.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Operational knowledge of NHS IT systems.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the National Cancer Standards and the 18-week Referral to Treatment standards.
Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent keyboard skills with the ability to accurately input data.
Ability to problem solve and critically analyse data.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate with the wider multi-disciplinary team at all levels.
Accurate document presentation and attention to detail.
Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.

Behavioural Qualities

Essential

Awareness of the importance of professional behaviour at all times.
Articulate and confident.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Analytical and questioning.
Punctal and reliable.
Courteous and respectful.
Kind and helpful.
Responsible communications.
Effective and professional.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs grade D or above including mathematics and English or equivalent e.g. level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications.

Desirable

OCR Level 3 keyboard skills (or equivalent).
NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin or other relevant subject.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Operational knowledge of NHS IT systems.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the National Cancer Standards and the 18-week Referral to Treatment standards.
Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent keyboard skills with the ability to accurately input data.
Ability to problem solve and critically analyse data.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate with the wider multi-disciplinary team at all levels.
Accurate document presentation and attention to detail.
Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.

Behavioural Qualities

Essential

Awareness of the importance of professional behaviour at all times.
Articulate and confident.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Analytical and questioning.
Punctal and reliable.
Courteous and respectful.
Kind and helpful.
Responsible communications.
Effective and professional.

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)