Job summary
The appointed Network Pathway Coordinator will liaise between mainstreaming services in cancer MDTs and specialist services to ensure that all mainstreamed LS diagnoses are managed consistently. The co-ordinator will participate in internal audit and research and provide support:
Local cancer MDTs via Lynch champions within MDTs
Mainstreaming pathways
Family history services
Primary care clinicians
North Thames cancer alliances
The role is suitable for an individual with good IT skills who is passionate about improving services for this previously under-identified group. The post holder would provide regional level co-ordination for the network and support the embedding of transformative Lynch testing pathways through the colorectal and endometrial cancer MDTs within the North Thames region. Although beneficial, no prior knowledge of genomics is required for this role and all appropriate induction, training and ongoing support will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Monitor and support development of nationally agreed network key performance indicators, namely;
o Mainstreaming
Number cancer MDTs in region: X/Y
Support available for training yes/no
o Multiprofessional participation
MDTs: Frequency and numbers referred
Specialist clinics
o Website development
You will establish the new North Thames Lynch Syndrome regional services register and the associated services that this will allow. You may contribute to changes to the way this strategy is developed related to your experience of setting up the register.
You will implement changes when appropriate. This will involve planning and organisation of activities and or programmes which might require the formulation and adjustment of plans for the Lynch syndrome register and expert network. This will include reinforcement of links between cancer services and the Genomic laboratory Hub.
You will liaise with MDT Coordinators, Lynch syndrome champions, and cancer alliances across the North Thames region to support care pathways for patients. The Lynch Syndrome expert network pathway coordinator will support the establishment and running of the North Thames Lynch Syndrome Register and activities of the expert network.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full role duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full role duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level
Desirable
- oIT qualification, e.g. NSCL computer driving licence or equivalent oAn HNC/SVQIII in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration or equivalent experience course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oTo have a good knowledge of national cancer waiting time targets oMinimum of 3 years' experience of complex and changing environment (health sector preferable) oExcellent knowledge and experience of computer packages, including work, excel, access, and PowerPoint, are also required, especially confident in using email and the internet. oDatabase experience. oKnowledge of hospital clinical and administrative procedures and practices, both routine and non-routine. oKnowledge and experience of service improvement tools and techniques oEvidence of report writing and presenting skills
Desirable
- oSkilled in the use of Hospital Systems (HIS, RIS & ORSOS, Somerset cancer registry) oExperience communicating with patients oExperience in PPI
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of report writing and presenting skills oExcellent interpersonal skills and flexible working practice oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work autonomously and set priorities and be confident in decision making oExcellent organisational skills and attention to detail oAdvanced keyboard skills with accurate data entry oAbility to work as part of a team, across professional boundaries and use own initiative oThe skills to have flexibility and confidence to work independently, unsupervised and on own initiative in departments and clinics across the North Thames LS Network hospital sites oAbility to conduct own projects oThe skills to ensure the suitability and practicality of new computerised systems, evaluate them at the management's discretion and check whether these meet the needs of collation and collection of minimum datasets. oAbility to critically analyse data oAbility to carry out audit & research. oSound analytical skills oGood organisational skills and be an excellent communicator (both verbally and written) with the ability to liaise with various specialist teams, clinical coders, medical records, staff, pathologists, and radiologists, across the North Thames. oWilling to champion collaborative working in designing and delivering change oAppreciation of the sensitivity of highly confidential issues, both clinical and organisational oExcellent problem-solving Skills oThe ability to accurately retrieve data from electronic and paper sources and validate against other sources. oStrong leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and engage individuals and teams
Desirable
- oExperience in using databases and specialist software e.g. FileMaker, Progeny and PhenoTips oAble to co-ordinate own projects
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level
Desirable
- oIT qualification, e.g. NSCL computer driving licence or equivalent oAn HNC/SVQIII in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration or equivalent experience course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oTo have a good knowledge of national cancer waiting time targets oMinimum of 3 years' experience of complex and changing environment (health sector preferable) oExcellent knowledge and experience of computer packages, including work, excel, access, and PowerPoint, are also required, especially confident in using email and the internet. oDatabase experience. oKnowledge of hospital clinical and administrative procedures and practices, both routine and non-routine. oKnowledge and experience of service improvement tools and techniques oEvidence of report writing and presenting skills
Desirable
- oSkilled in the use of Hospital Systems (HIS, RIS & ORSOS, Somerset cancer registry) oExperience communicating with patients oExperience in PPI
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of report writing and presenting skills oExcellent interpersonal skills and flexible working practice oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work autonomously and set priorities and be confident in decision making oExcellent organisational skills and attention to detail oAdvanced keyboard skills with accurate data entry oAbility to work as part of a team, across professional boundaries and use own initiative oThe skills to have flexibility and confidence to work independently, unsupervised and on own initiative in departments and clinics across the North Thames LS Network hospital sites oAbility to conduct own projects oThe skills to ensure the suitability and practicality of new computerised systems, evaluate them at the management's discretion and check whether these meet the needs of collation and collection of minimum datasets. oAbility to critically analyse data oAbility to carry out audit & research. oSound analytical skills oGood organisational skills and be an excellent communicator (both verbally and written) with the ability to liaise with various specialist teams, clinical coders, medical records, staff, pathologists, and radiologists, across the North Thames. oWilling to champion collaborative working in designing and delivering change oAppreciation of the sensitivity of highly confidential issues, both clinical and organisational oExcellent problem-solving Skills oThe ability to accurately retrieve data from electronic and paper sources and validate against other sources. oStrong leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and engage individuals and teams
Desirable
- oExperience in using databases and specialist software e.g. FileMaker, Progeny and PhenoTips oAble to co-ordinate own projects
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.
