Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident, enthusiastic, and motivated
individual to work within the Cancer Services Department in County Durham &
Darlington Acute NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is 30 hours x 2 and
will be based at either Darlington Memorial Hospital or University Hospital of
North Durham.
Our
team currently operated under Agile working agreements which is a mix of
on-site and remote working from their home base and once fully trained it is
expected that the post holder will also adopt this working pattern.
contacts -
Victoria Ralph, Cancer Pathway Navigator - 07443335930
Claire
Bowler,Cancer
Pathway Navigator -077385466442
Main duties of the job
You
will track patients referred with suspected cancer and record data within a
dedicated system, using other trust systems to find relevant information. You
will also and provide comprehensive administrative support for Cancer
Site-Specific Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) meetings, collating lists of
patients to be discussed and collecting information required for the meetings.
You will need to work to tight deadlines so that MDT members are notified in
advance and can prepare for their role in the meeting.
This is a developmental
role and you will be expected, after a period of training, to cover MDT
meetings which involves recording a summary of discussions at the meeting,
projected live to MDT members.
Our
department currently works in an agile way, and you would be expected to be on
site full-time during a period of training and then be on site at least 2 days
per week.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Cancer Pathway Support Officer will be an integral part of a small Cancer
Pathway team supporting the Cancer Pathway Coordinator to ensure high level MDT
provision, including collation of relvant clinical information for meetings,
inputting data direct from MDT meetings, distribution of MDT documentation to
primary and secondary care as necessary. This role is developmental with the
aim of the post holder being responsible for an allocated MDT Meeting once
fully trained. The Cancer Pathway
Support Officer will record summaries of discussions at MDT meetings, projected
live to MDT members
You
will work alongside our Cancer Pathway Coordinators to ensure effective
co-ordination of pathways for patients with suspected or diagnosed cancer and
that information is recorded accurately for Cancer Waiting Time targets. Although you will have no direct contact with
patients and their families you will work closely with the appropriate teams to
ensure that their journey is seamless and will make a valuable contribution to
the improvement of both quality and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Cancer Pathway Support Officer will be an integral part of a small Cancer
Pathway team supporting the Cancer Pathway Coordinator to ensure high level MDT
provision, including collation of relvant clinical information for meetings,
inputting data direct from MDT meetings, distribution of MDT documentation to
primary and secondary care as necessary. This role is developmental with the
aim of the post holder being responsible for an allocated MDT Meeting once
fully trained. The Cancer Pathway
Support Officer will record summaries of discussions at MDT meetings, projected
live to MDT members
You
will work alongside our Cancer Pathway Coordinators to ensure effective
co-ordination of pathways for patients with suspected or diagnosed cancer and
that information is recorded accurately for Cancer Waiting Time targets. Although you will have no direct contact with
patients and their families you will work closely with the appropriate teams to
ensure that their journey is seamless and will make a valuable contribution to
the improvement of both quality and experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics grades A-C or equivalent qualification, e.g., Level 2 functional skills either as separate subjects or part of NVQ.
- Secretarial / Administrative training and / or experience
- NVQ 3 / 4 in business administration or equivalent experience/qualification
Desirable
- NVQ 3 / 4 in business administration or equivalent experience/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative / secretarial role.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to input data for significant periods of time using a VDU.
- Ability to transport laptops using appropriate equipment.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks whilst managing frequent interruptions.
- Ability to cope with exposure to details regarding patients that may be distressing.
- Ability and willingness to travel across the trust sites as required.
- Positive attitude towards change.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take accurate notes and summarise actions appropriately at meetings.
- Ability to work effectively with a low level of direct supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of several teams.
- Awareness for the need for confidentiality at all times.
- Computer literacy ability to use a wide variety of systems.
- Demonstrate ability to work to specific deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation with regards to sharing patient and staff data and protecting confidentiality.
- Awareness of the Cancer Waiting Times targets and their application to the management of patient pathways.
- Ability to contribute to the improvement of patient pathways. Experience/training in NHS hospital systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics grades A-C or equivalent qualification, e.g., Level 2 functional skills either as separate subjects or part of NVQ.
- Secretarial / Administrative training and / or experience
- NVQ 3 / 4 in business administration or equivalent experience/qualification
Desirable
- NVQ 3 / 4 in business administration or equivalent experience/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative / secretarial role.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to input data for significant periods of time using a VDU.
- Ability to transport laptops using appropriate equipment.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks whilst managing frequent interruptions.
- Ability to cope with exposure to details regarding patients that may be distressing.
- Ability and willingness to travel across the trust sites as required.
- Positive attitude towards change.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take accurate notes and summarise actions appropriately at meetings.
- Ability to work effectively with a low level of direct supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of several teams.
- Awareness for the need for confidentiality at all times.
- Computer literacy ability to use a wide variety of systems.
- Demonstrate ability to work to specific deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation with regards to sharing patient and staff data and protecting confidentiality.
- Awareness of the Cancer Waiting Times targets and their application to the management of patient pathways.
- Ability to contribute to the improvement of patient pathways. Experience/training in NHS hospital systems
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
