Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the surgery care group management team for 12 months in a new role as Access Manager, validating and managing our cancer pathways. This is the ideal role for an enthusiastic, focussed individual, with an eye for detail who is looking to develop their pathway knowledge and apply this to service development.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will work closely with the associate operations manager in validating surgical cancer pathways, monitoring reports relating to national cancer targets and attending meetings regarding cancer performance.
The role will also work closely with the care group management team and clinical teams in identifying and implementing ways in which we can improve the clinical pathways for our patients from diagnosis to treatment, while working towards achieving the national targets.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person, passionate about improving pathways for patients from referral to treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will work closely with the associate operations manager in validating surgical cancer pathways, monitoring reports relating to national cancer targets and attending meetings regarding cancer performance.
The role will also work closely with the care group management team and clinical teams in identifying and implementing ways in which we can improve the clinical pathways for our patients from diagnosis to treatment, while working towards achieving the national targets.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person, passionate about improving pathways for patients from referral to treatment.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience or training
- Proven skill in utilisation of data analysis IT systems and Microsoft office packages
Desirable
- Experience of developing programmes/systems that monitor and improve efficiency or safety in a healthcare environment
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of project/programme management
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Significant operational and service management experience within a Health setting
- Experience of dealing with non routine and complex problems, chasing progress and ensuring appropriate resource management
- Working in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of working directly with colleagues, commissioners, patients and their families in responding to complaints or queries related to access to services
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate evidence of effective financial management
- Experience of developing user/carer involvement
- Experience of complex change management
- Skills/experience of working with senior clinicians
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience or training
- Proven skill in utilisation of data analysis IT systems and Microsoft office packages
Desirable
- Experience of developing programmes/systems that monitor and improve efficiency or safety in a healthcare environment
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of project/programme management
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Significant operational and service management experience within a Health setting
- Experience of dealing with non routine and complex problems, chasing progress and ensuring appropriate resource management
- Working in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of working directly with colleagues, commissioners, patients and their families in responding to complaints or queries related to access to services
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate evidence of effective financial management
- Experience of developing user/carer involvement
- Experience of complex change management
- Skills/experience of working with senior clinicians
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
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).
