Job summary
We currently have a unique opening for a Patient Pathway Facilitator who is seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge within the Cancer department.
A keen team player, you will play a key role leading the MDT Teams to assist with the delivery of a high-quality weekly MDT.
The role will be based in Watford however cross cover may be required. The hours are 37.5 a week.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Main duties of the job
Our ideal candidate will have some Admin experience, NHS preferable but not essential.
You will need to have strong organizational skills, be capable of working to deadlines and have a high degree of accuracy.
Knowledge of hospital-based systems desirable however not essential.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for tracking all cancer referrals from referral through to treatment, monitoring wait times and making escalations to clinical teams to ensure compliance with national Cancer Waiting Time targets are met.
You will be responsible for the daily tracking and validation of Patients.
You will need to assist in the preparation of MDT meetings as well as providing cover in the absence of the MDT coordinator, processing & validating outcomes.
You will be liaising closely with other tertiary sites and obtaining and recording significant data requirements.
You will be expected to assist with weekly meetings with both the clinical teams and CNS outside of the MDT itself.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for tracking all cancer referrals from referral through to treatment, monitoring wait times and making escalations to clinical teams to ensure compliance with national Cancer Waiting Time targets are met.
You will be responsible for the daily tracking and validation of Patients.
You will need to assist in the preparation of MDT meetings as well as providing cover in the absence of the MDT coordinator, processing & validating outcomes.
You will be liaising closely with other tertiary sites and obtaining and recording significant data requirements.
You will be expected to assist with weekly meetings with both the clinical teams and CNS outside of the MDT itself.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level or equivalent standard of education.
- Basic IT literacy.
Desirable
- Using own initiative within guidelines.
- Communication at all levels.
- Organising own workload
Knowledge
Essential
- Working in a team and to tight deadlines
- Dealing with difficult situations.
- Working knowledge of Cerner or other
- Working with Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Knowledge of cancer
- Knowledge of the National Cancer Standards.
- Knowledge of medical terminology relating to cancer
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Infoflex.
- Knowledge of Cancer Audits.
- Knowledge of COSD
- Knowledge of Cancer Services NHS Plan
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative role
- Experience of working in a team.
- Proven Experience in working to tight deadlines
- Understanding of the concept of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Infoflex
- Experience of working in the cancer team
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level or equivalent standard of education.
- Basic IT literacy.
Desirable
- Using own initiative within guidelines.
- Communication at all levels.
- Organising own workload
Knowledge
Essential
- Working in a team and to tight deadlines
- Dealing with difficult situations.
- Working knowledge of Cerner or other
- Working with Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Knowledge of cancer
- Knowledge of the National Cancer Standards.
- Knowledge of medical terminology relating to cancer
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Infoflex.
- Knowledge of Cancer Audits.
- Knowledge of COSD
- Knowledge of Cancer Services NHS Plan
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative role
- Experience of working in a team.
- Proven Experience in working to tight deadlines
- Understanding of the concept of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Infoflex
- Experience of working in the cancer team
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).
