1195 - Clerical Officer - MDT/Urgent Suspected Cancer Desk

Job summary

This role is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices who are currently studying for NVQ Level 2/3, apprentices should note that the salary would be Agenda for Change Annex 21 trainee rate (75%max of band) until they have completed their apprenticeship.

Interview Date: TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerical Officer to join our Cancer Services team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust. The post holder will work to provide clerical and data collection support to the MDT Co-ordinators and work with the Urgent Suspected Cancer Help Desk Officers to ensure that all referrals received into the Trust with a potential diagnosis of cancer are scheduled for an appointment within two weeks of referral. You will also work with the cancer services team to ensure the fast tracking of all patients with suspected cancer achieve all cancer related government targets to ensure we provide first-class care and treatment for our cancer patients. Your role is vital in maintaining the high standards of care at Barnsley Hospital.

This role is key to supporting cancer patients journey, supporting the Trust compliance with the 28 day standards. You will need to be confident, have great communication skills and have the ability to proactively challenge and chase patient appointments.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the team informally for information:

Bernadette Marr, MDT Team Leader - Bernadettemarr@nhs.net

Rebecca Cook, Lead Cancer Manager - Rebecca.Cook10@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to provide clerical and data collection support to the MDT Co-ordinators and work alongside the Urgent Suspected Cancer Held Desk Officers to ensure that all referrals received into the Trust with a potential diagnosis of cancer are scheduled for an appointment within two weeks of referral including:

- Assist the MDT Co-ordinators to prepare and circulate lists of patients for discussion at MDT using information provided by the MDT Leads / Clinical Nurse Specialists and other members of the team.

- Track confirmed cases of cancer in relation to the National Cancer Targets following MDT meetings, alerting the MDT Co-ordinator to delays in patient pathways which could result in waiting time breaches.

- Input relevant data from the MDT meetings onto the database.

- Calculate waiting time adjustments by stopping the clock and ensure these are included when the data is uploaded onto the national database.

- Process referrals into Cancer Services.

- Monitor all referrals to ensure patient attendance and record outcomes.

There will be an element of performing various administrative duties to support the MDT and ensure the smooth operation of cancer services. The nature and extent of support will be agreed by the MDT Lead, Lead Cancer Manager and the MDT Co-ordinator.

Work with the Cancer Information Analyst to prepare complex statistics and data as required.

Direct support the Lung Health Checks Programme.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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