Job summary
The RAPID programme which stands for 'Rapid Access to Pulmonary Investigations and Diagnosis' is a project launched by the lung cancer team based at Wythenshawe Hospital to dramatically reduce the time taken to complete investigations for patients where there is any suspicion of lung cancer. The team covers lung cancer diagnostics, radiology bookings and the CURE team managing patients with tobacco addiction.
The post holder will coordinate the RAPID clinics and ensure clinics are booked, coordinate patients and ensure all relevant tests are done in a timely manner, and results are ready for the MDT team to view. The post holder will also be responsible for the management of a wider team covering several areas including CT guided biopsies, clinic reception desks, and the cancer pathway navigators.
The successful candidate with have experience of supporting delivery of a service under minimal supervision.
Previous knowledge of working in a relevant hospital based role and/or in a clerical role is essential. An understanding of National NHS waiting time targets would be desirable.
In return we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
This is a fixed term post of 8 months duration.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for the analysis and adjustment of complex patient pathways and able to support and advise2. Ensure that every patient and health care professional that utilises the Wythenshawe Hospital RAPID Hub service has an excellent experience.3. Provide both verbal and appropriate written information to patients about their forthcoming appointments and procedures.4. Team Leader for other members of the RAPID team5. Assist medical staff to triage patients into the service and identify those patients suitable for clinical trials.6. Track patients throughout their journey, against the relevant patient pathways ensuring that patients are managed well within the relevant national target. Take appropriate action/escalate any delays7. Use judgement involving facts and situations when escalating issues to lead clinicians and Trust management.8. Feedback to relevant departments on investigation results, agreed treatment plans, occasional completion of further investigation forms.9. Access and manipulate a number of trust computer systems to track patient's progress, patient's case notes and the current status of diagnostic tests10. Work with MDT co-coordinators to facilitate access to the weekly Regional Lung Cancer Multi-disciplinary Team meetings11. The post holder will require knowledge of many software programmes to create, maintain and manipulate various complex programmes
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience working in a general administration role
- Ability to use complex software packages/manipulate and report information from databases
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year experience of working within the NHS preferably within cancer services, respiratory or thoracic services
- MDT/project management experience
- Experience of cancer targets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience working in a general administration role
- Ability to use complex software packages/manipulate and report information from databases
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year experience of working within the NHS preferably within cancer services, respiratory or thoracic services
- MDT/project management experience
- Experience of cancer targets
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).
