Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the Breast Surgical team as a Breast Clinic Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who is well organised, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. The applicant must have a genuine interest in Breast Cancer, be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care, putting patients at the heart of everything you do. The applicant must be energetic, positive and hardworking , and have an ability to work at pace, to multitask and to prioritise your work.
Main duties of the job
The Breast Clinic Coordinator will form an integral part of the Breast multidisciplinary team. The applicant must draw on experience and skills to effectively communicate with patients, and clinicians and peers to support the efficient running and streamlining of Breast clinics.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE/GCE level
- High standard of IT skills
- Level 3 NVQ.
- Evidence of continued role development
Desirable
- IT qualifications
- Formal qualification in keyboard skills
- Data management skills
- Undertaken Macmillan learning & development courses
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital/ NHS/public sector setting
- Experience of a variety of IT systems e.g. Word/Excel/infoflex/EPR/hospital administration systems
- Experience of work requiring a methodical and organised approach
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions & terminology.
Desirable
- Experience of Coordinating a patient workload
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the requirements of the pathway coordinator
- Able to deal with busy workload
- Knowledge of confidentiality
- Ability to pass on skills to others
- Decision making - working autonomously and knowing when to refer to others
- Awareness of cultural and individual differences among the patients, carers and colleagues
- Time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE/GCE level
- High standard of IT skills
- Level 3 NVQ.
- Evidence of continued role development
Desirable
- IT qualifications
- Formal qualification in keyboard skills
- Data management skills
- Undertaken Macmillan learning & development courses
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital/ NHS/public sector setting
- Experience of a variety of IT systems e.g. Word/Excel/infoflex/EPR/hospital administration systems
- Experience of work requiring a methodical and organised approach
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions & terminology.
Desirable
- Experience of Coordinating a patient workload
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the requirements of the pathway coordinator
- Able to deal with busy workload
- Knowledge of confidentiality
- Ability to pass on skills to others
- Decision making - working autonomously and knowing when to refer to others
- Awareness of cultural and individual differences among the patients, carers and colleagues
- Time management skills
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.
