Job summary
The post is a result of the collaborative cancer patients improvement programme aimed to provide people with cancer with an excellent experience of care and commitment to support cancer care as the trust top quality priorities.King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has two Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) sites working closely together, Denmark Hill and PRUH Chartwell CDU.
We work collaboratively across the South East as part of South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA). We are also part of King's Health Partners and have close links with Guy's Cancer Academy and King's College London.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will join our growing dynamic team. You should be confident person who enjoys challenges. The candidate will be working closely and supporting our senior chemotherapy navigator to schedule patient's treatment to ensure smooth and effective service within Chemotherapy Day Unit.
Main duties of the job
Key objectives for the service are to:
- Coordinate the administrative process of patient pathway in the unit
- Ensure that all documentation is completed prior to patient's appointment
- Highlighting any potential delays in the patient's pathway and the senior chemotherapy navigator to mitigate these problems
- Cover the receptionist and senior chemotherapy navigator in their absence.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure investigations and diagnostics are booked prior to i.e. blood tests, COVID tests, ECG, ECHOs and PICC line insertions.
- Co-ordinate patient documentation, including investigation results, prior to and during their attendance at the CDU.
- Ensure the appropriate patients are discussed at the weekly clinical on treat meeting.
- Ensure action plans for patient care are produced with agreed reviews.
- Conduct a monthly forward look review meeting with medical colleagues to ensure that all availability is accurate, and any changes are acted upon.
- Attend weekly on treat meetings.
- To oversee cancellation/short notice system for patients to maximise utilisation of capacity within the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure investigations and diagnostics are booked prior to i.e. blood tests, COVID tests, ECG, ECHOs and PICC line insertions.
- Co-ordinate patient documentation, including investigation results, prior to and during their attendance at the CDU.
- Ensure the appropriate patients are discussed at the weekly clinical on treat meeting.
- Ensure action plans for patient care are produced with agreed reviews.
- Conduct a monthly forward look review meeting with medical colleagues to ensure that all availability is accurate, and any changes are acted upon.
- Attend weekly on treat meetings.
- To oversee cancellation/short notice system for patients to maximise utilisation of capacity within the unit.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Previous administration experience in Healthcare
- Experience of managing online diaries and diary management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with an effective and courteous telephone manner
- Advanced computer literacy, ability to use MSWord and develop spreadsheets using excel
- Communication skills- able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions.
Desirable
- Knowledge or previous experience of PiMs/EPR/Mosaiq
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Previous administration experience in Healthcare
- Experience of managing online diaries and diary management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with an effective and courteous telephone manner
- Advanced computer literacy, ability to use MSWord and develop spreadsheets using excel
- Communication skills- able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions.
Desirable
- Knowledge or previous experience of PiMs/EPR/Mosaiq
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
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).
