Job summary
We are looking for an
enthusiastic and organised individual to join the Cancer Services team at South
Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust as Cancer MDT / Information Assistant.
The post will be office based
during training with an option of agile / home working or being office based
following this. We are also happy to support flexible working arrangements
where possible to meet individuals needs.
You will be Educated to GSCE
level (3 or more) at Grade 4 (Grade C) including Maths and English (or Adult
Numeracy & Literacy Level 2) or have an NVQ Level 3.
Main duties of the job
This role does not involve direct
patient contact but supports patients on cancer pathways by liaising with admin
and clinical teams to monitor & coordinate timely patient care. The role
also involves the collation of information in the Trusts cancer database to
support effective pathway management and provide data for mandated cancer
returns and monitoring of performance targets.
The post holder will be required
to work both independently and as part of a team, and will need to have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible and pro-active
approach, good attention to detail and be able to work to strict deadlines.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full duties
To
assist MDT coordinators in preparation of meetings, notes collation, data input
relating to investigations, pathology, outcomes and diagnosis as mandated by
Cancer Outcomes Services Dataset, national audits and Cancer Wait Time
requirements.
To collect, and prepare data from hospital information sources, relating
to all aspects of information across cancer pathways for the purpose of:
Performance monitoring nationally and locally
Audit of health outcomes across the cancer network
Clinical Governance
Administration
duties as appropriate to workload within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full duties
To
assist MDT coordinators in preparation of meetings, notes collation, data input
relating to investigations, pathology, outcomes and diagnosis as mandated by
Cancer Outcomes Services Dataset, national audits and Cancer Wait Time
requirements.
To collect, and prepare data from hospital information sources, relating
to all aspects of information across cancer pathways for the purpose of:
Performance monitoring nationally and locally
Audit of health outcomes across the cancer network
Clinical Governance
Administration
duties as appropriate to workload within the department.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- High level of Keyboard skills with attention to accuracy
- Ability to communicate across a number of NHS/organisational disciplines.
- Able to work to deadlines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Willingness to develop skills
- Ability to present work with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
- Flexible approach to working
Desirable
- Record and transcribe meeting minutes as required
Attitude
Essential
- Flexible approach
- Team player
- Well presented
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivated.
Qualifications
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of data systems and experience in data input/keyboard skills.
- Understanding of Audit principles
- Educated to GSCE level (3 or more)
- Adult Numeracy & Literacy Level 2
Desirable
- Knowledge of National Cancer Minimum Dataset
- Understanding of cancer Terminology
- Understanding of NHS coding
- A-level or equivalent
- Knowledge of NHS data systems/Patient Administration Systems
Experience
Essential
- Previous data input experience; dealing with high volume of information input and quality/accuracy control
- Experience of audit
- Experience of clerical work.
- Data base experience
Desirable
- Experience of Patient Administration Systems
- Previous NHS Experience in relation to medical information stores
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- High level of Keyboard skills with attention to accuracy
- Ability to communicate across a number of NHS/organisational disciplines.
- Able to work to deadlines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Willingness to develop skills
- Ability to present work with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
- Flexible approach to working
Desirable
- Record and transcribe meeting minutes as required
Attitude
Essential
- Flexible approach
- Team player
- Well presented
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivated.
Qualifications
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of data systems and experience in data input/keyboard skills.
- Understanding of Audit principles
- Educated to GSCE level (3 or more)
- Adult Numeracy & Literacy Level 2
Desirable
- Knowledge of National Cancer Minimum Dataset
- Understanding of cancer Terminology
- Understanding of NHS coding
- A-level or equivalent
- Knowledge of NHS data systems/Patient Administration Systems
Experience
Essential
- Previous data input experience; dealing with high volume of information input and quality/accuracy control
- Experience of audit
- Experience of clerical work.
- Data base experience
Desirable
- Experience of Patient Administration Systems
- Previous NHS Experience in relation to medical information stores
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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