Urology Cancer Pathway Co-ordinator, Band 5
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As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Urology Cancer Pathway Co-ordinator, Band 5
This position is an integral part in the re-design and overall improvement of the urological cancer pathways in particular the prostate pathway in line with the national timed pathways.
The post holder will ensure that the pathway is co-ordinated efficiently and effectively, patient pathways are actively tracked to meet cancer waiting times standards in line with the national prostate timed pathway
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job- Contribute to the on-going development of the prostate diagnostic pathways in relation to the drive to implement the national prostate timed pathway
- To co-ordinate the patient urological cancer Prostate pathway for the Trust, and have highly functioning planning and organisational skills
- Be responsible for all administrative tasks involving in managing Prostate patient pathways
- Be responsible for day to day management, organisation and delegation of relevant tasks and roles to others as required in relation to the cancer pathways
- Be responsible for data capture and data entry for Cancer Alliance and internal Cancer Services purposes
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Aptitude Required- Work with DGM (Deputy General Manager) team to ensure appropriate capacity is available for <7day first seen
- Confirming that MRI report is available for clinician at clinic/MDM
- Work closely with the admissions coordinators to establish appropriate dates for diagnostics procedures.
- Liaise with the MDT coordinators – ensuring patients are listed for MDT
- Liaise closely with the uro-oncology nurse specialist team to ensure the patient pathway is timely and appropriate
- To work closely with patient navigators and interdependent teams ie: radiology, pathology, cancer.
- To lead modernisation initiatives within the service line to help achieve continuous improvement in service provision.
- Attend Prostate Local MDT and Specialist MDT where appropriate
- Organise radiology or pathology review via the MDT as required
- Escalate pathology delays that could extent a patient’s pathway.
- Ensure Nurse Specialists and MDT co-ordinators have relevant information to enable discussion at weekly MDT meetings.
- Patients with a new diagnosis should be booked with the relevant teams for discussion of treatment and should be telephoned with an appointment date to ensure they can attend. Document any reasons for declining appointments to assist with Cancer Wait Targets. Initiate detailed tracking of these patients to ensure seamless pathway and adherence to 62 day targets.
- Ensure once patient has received a diagnosis that MDT coordinators are informed for 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard data collection
- Following each assessment visit, liaise closely with the appropriate Team regarding each patient’s individual requirements, such as prior chemotherapy, chase any referral needed to progress this in order to organise their personal treatment pathway.
- Attend weekly PTL reviews with DGM
- Prioritise workload in an effective and organised manner. Be aware of clinical priorities and potential impact on the pathway, in particular with Cancer Wait Times.
- Keep track of all patients within the programme, using a customised spreadsheet, initiating action with regards to organisation of dates for treatment as necessary. Maintain the spreadsheet at all times, allowing accessibility to all within the team.
- Work with cancer services and clinical staff in re-designing the urological cancer and prostate diagnostic pathway to bring in line with national timed pathways.
- Be responsible for the accurate data entry to the South West prostate cancer dashboard
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities about this role and working at Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- Extensive and demonstrable knowledge and experience (to at least RSA level 3 or equivalent) of the full range of administrative systems, software programmes to include all Microsoft applications (word, excel, access, email).
- Evidence of ongoing study relevant to this position
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working without supervision and as part of a team, pro-actively and effectively managing your own workload to meet constricting targets/deadlines
- Previous experience of working within a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of hospital specific administration systems
- Previous involvement with Data collection systems
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of managing Cancer Waiting Times
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria- Knowledge of a variety of data entry systems
- Knowledge of the national cancer strategy
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology or willingness to undertake further study.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and databases
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary.Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel.To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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