Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Cancer Pathway Co-ordinatorTeam within the Cancer Network Care Group of the Humber Health Partnership. Working within clearly defined Group policies the post holder will assist the Cancer Pathway Administration Team in meeting national and local targets .
The main duties of this post are to include administrative support for Multi Disciplinary Teams (MDTs), collecting CWT data, tracking patients through their cancer journey to the point of diagnosis using the Best Practice Timed Pathways reference points, adding appropriate patients to MDT list for discussion, accurate and timely data entry onto Somerset Cancer Registry (SCR) and other Group systems. You will be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
The post holder will be responsible for the collection of all cancer waiting times data requirements. Excellent communication skills at all levels are essential for this role along with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines. Experience of Microsoft Office or a relevant computer qualification is required, and proficiency in Word and Excel is essential. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of data capture processes, and a working knowledge of computerised patient administration systems/patient activity and other in house systems. Familiarity with medical terminology would be a distinct advantage.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for tracking patients and providing up-to-date information as they progress through the cancer care pathway, liaising closely with core services such as Radiology, Pathology and Oncology in order to ensure patients receive their treatments to meet National Cancer Waiting Times Standards. He/she must be highly organised, paying close attention to detail and as the post commands a significant level of responsibility, the postholder will need to be able to both work in conjunction with clinical teams and on their own initiative.
The postholder will also assist the Care Group in maintaining accreditation for cancer services by capturing accurate, complete and timely patient data to support the submission of national cancer waiting times to the Department of Health, and participating in producing reports to demonstrate achievement of performance and quality indicators.
The postholder will be required to work across a variety of tumour sites/screening to ensure all relevant cases are collected within strict deadlines.
The postholder will be required to develop and maintain a good working relationship with all staff and liaise closely with clinicians, nursing staff, Clinical Administrative Support Team and patient administration staff at all levels throughout the Trust. The postholder must have excellent communication skills, be organised and pay close attention to detail.
About us
Humber Health Partnership is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Group we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. These two posts will be located at the Castle Hill Hospital site within the Humber Health Partnership (and specifically Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust).
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Group we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. These two posts will be located at the Castle Hill Hospital site within the Humber Health Partnership (and specifically Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust).
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oGood general educational background
- oAdministration background
Desirable
- oSecretarial background
- oAudio experience
- oEuropean Computer Driving License (ECDL)
- oNVQ Level 2 Administration
- oRSA 3 word processing or equivalent
- oComputer literate
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oExperience of using CaMIS PAS or patient focused databases
- oExperience of attendance at and taking minutes at meetings
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oGood general educational background
- oAdministration background
Desirable
- oSecretarial background
- oAudio experience
- oEuropean Computer Driving License (ECDL)
- oNVQ Level 2 Administration
- oRSA 3 word processing or equivalent
- oComputer literate
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oExperience of using CaMIS PAS or patient focused databases
- oExperience of attendance at and taking minutes at meetings
Desirable
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.
