Job summary
1. Assist with the collation of key dates in the cancer patient's pathway forsubmission to the national Cancer Waiting Times system, as defined in theNHS Cancer Plan.2. Monitor that appropriate actions are taken to ensure cancer patient's pathwaymeet national cancer standards.3. Working with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) coordinators in the collectionand analysis of audit and COSD data, used to assess service developmentneeds and service improvement processes.
Main duties of the job
Are you a bright, enthusiastic, experienced administrator with the ability to work as part of a team? If so, we would love to hear from you.
An enthusiastic and proactive individual is invited to join the Royal Free Hospital as an MDT Tracker for the busy cancer multidisciplinary team.
This post is based on the Royal Free Hampstead site.
You will support weekly multidisciplinary team meetings ensuring cancer patients are actively tracked through their care pathway, and adhering to national cancer standards.
You will work very closely with the MDT team leaders and the operational managers to ensure effective information flow and will assist with ensuring that patients are treated without delay.
You must have the ability to communicate with all the members of a busy clinical team and be able to balance the demands of an interesting and challenging role.
You will be expected to input data on patient records system and database system and therefore excellent data entry skills are required.
You will support the Team Leader in providing cover when a member of the MDT team is away on annual leave, training or sickness.
If we receive a large amount of applications, this vacancy may close prior to the advertised date, so early application is recommended.
For further details/informal visits contact: Name Miss Ann Lake - Assistant Service Manager - Cancer Performance Email address ann.lake6@nhs.net
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or further education
- Understanding the concept of the MultiDisciplinary Team
Desirable
- Touch typing
- AMSPAR /Medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of national NHS policy and targets
- Proof of continuous learning and development
- Experience of a patient administration system
Desirable
- Familiar with using a Cancer database system
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent Verbal, written and numerical skills
- Proficient typing and data entry skills
- Excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and other systems
- Report writing and presentation of data
- Ability to work effectively within a large team of people or independently as required
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs to the service
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to take on challenges, be accountable for one's own work and escalate problems quickly and appropriately
Desirable
- Minute/note taking skills
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or further education
- Understanding the concept of the MultiDisciplinary Team
Desirable
- Touch typing
- AMSPAR /Medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of national NHS policy and targets
- Proof of continuous learning and development
- Experience of a patient administration system
Desirable
- Familiar with using a Cancer database system
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent Verbal, written and numerical skills
- Proficient typing and data entry skills
- Excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and other systems
- Report writing and presentation of data
- Ability to work effectively within a large team of people or independently as required
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs to the service
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to take on challenges, be accountable for one's own work and escalate problems quickly and appropriately
Desirable
- Minute/note taking 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.
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).
