MDT/ Patient Pathway Co-ordinator
Job summary
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure.
Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Are you enthusiastic and ambitious and looking for an exciting development opportunity? Then this could be the role for you - We are seeking an MDT/Patient Pathway Co-ordinator to join our Cancer Waiting Times team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Band 4 - Full time permanent position 37.5 hours Location: Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Wirral/Liverpool The post holder will attend MDT meetings for their service and an essential part of the role will be the collection and dissemination of data relating to each patients journey from referral to treatment.
The post holder will work alongside the Waiting Times Team to support the coordination, tracking and organisation of patients with suspected and confirmed cancer.
Main duties of the job
The critical elements will be working to deadlines and investigating cancer waiting time pathways. Having an appreciation for the importance of data quality and managing a varied workload is essential. This role will involve using judgement and analytical skills to assess a range of different potential breach cases and request the actions needed to avoid any breaches.
To build robust working relationships with the Network to ensure that all referred target patients have investigations, appointments and procedures undertaken in a timely manner to allow the patients to receive their treatment within target. Organise and co-ordinate MDT meetings for different SRG's. Ensuring all information is available for review and that thorough outcomes are documented in live time.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do. Our values represent who we are and what we believe in.
They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. We are - Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusiv e
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Good standard of education NVQ level 4 in administrative or equivalent experience Word processing/ Excel skills GCSE Maths & English at Grade C or above Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
Knowledge of a full range of administrative systems Clear understanding of the statutory targets associated with patient pathways Knowledge and understanding of medical and oncological terminology as well as anatomy and physiology Knowledge of data protection legislation
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS and experience in using and delivering modernisation methodology
Experience · Essential
Proven ability to problem solve and make decisions Experience of working under pressure and managing a demanding workload in a performance driven environment
Desirable
Relevant experience in the NHS or equivalent healthcare setting Proven ability to problem solve and make decisions Experience of working under pressure and managing a demanding workload in a performance driven environment
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.
