Job summary
The Assistant Cancer Patient Pathway Co-ordinator role is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in the NHS. The role is suitable for recent school leavers, graduates or undergraduates with good computer literacy. NHS experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. Informal chats about the role are strongly encouraged including an option to meet the team.
Main duties of the job
The role of an Assistant Co-ordinator within the cancer services team is to ensure accurate and timely data collection and escalation against cancer patient pathways. The Assistant Co-ordinators work alongside Cancer Patient Pathway Co-ordinators and liaise with members of the MDT to facilitate effective MDT meetings, accurate recording of data, and ensure appropriate communication between individuals and departments involved in the management of cancer patient pathways. They are expected to cover the other Assistant Patient Pathway Co-ordinators in times of absences, and be a crucial part of the ongoing management of cancer data with ever changing requirements.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please see contact information details below
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please see contact information details below
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE (incl. Maths & English) or NVQ Level III or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Typing - RSA level III or relevant experience
- Computing RSA Level III
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using common software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Experience of hospital PAS systems
- Able to demonstrate good knowledge of cancer care pathways
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE (incl. Maths & English) or NVQ Level III or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Typing - RSA level III or relevant experience
- Computing RSA Level III
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using common software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Experience of hospital PAS systems
- Able to demonstrate good knowledge of cancer care pathways
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written work
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).
