Job summary
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cancer Services for a MDT Coordinator & Tracking Team Lead to work 37.5 hours over 5 days (Monday Friday). We are looking for a dynamic individual who is well organised and has the ability to adapt to an ever changing environment.Within this role you would be expected to take on the responsibility of the day to day line management of the Cancer MDT Coordinators and Trackers and help to develop SOPs and training guides for each tumour site. You will be responsible for the delivery of training and implementation of any changes within the current and wider teams. When required you will need to deputise for the Cancer Manager.To be shortlisted applicants should be able to demonstrate on their application how they meet the essential knowledge and experience set out in the person specification.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for ensuring systems and processes are in place to meet the local and nationaltargets. CWT (Cancer Waiting Times) data and targets, COSD (Cancer Outcomes and ServicesDataset) and National and local audits.Support projects in the development and implementation of the service and facilitating the change process whilst encouraging others.Responsible for the day to day line management of team of MDT Coordinators & Cancer Trackers.Responsible for Co-ordinating and maintaining the training programme for new and existing staff as well as supporting the education of staff in other areas of the Trust as required.Work with key stakeholders to maintain and develop effective patient pathways in line withTrust and National requirements and development.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work with staff from all professions and levels within the Trust
- Enthusiastic and motivated team player.
- Demonstrates high levels of initiative.
- Ability to cope with the responsibility of meeting high level performance targets which have potential financial/decommissioning penalties for the Trust.
- Ability to maintain effectiveness and remain calm when under pressure, to cope with unexpected demands.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge / experience.
- Minimum of English and Maths at C level or above or equivalent.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages Advanced Excel.
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS environment.
Experience
Essential
- Standard Operating procedure development and implementation.
- Managing staff and developing teams.
- Knowledge/Experience of change management.
- Working closely with senior managers and internal and external stakeholders.
- Implementing trust policies and procedures.
- Experience in delivering training.
Desirable
- Experience of managing Administration teams in a health care setting
- Experience of working to national targets for the management of patient care on cancer pathways
- Working knowledge of one or more hospital computer systems
- Collating, analysing and presenting data
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work with staff from all professions and levels within the Trust
- Enthusiastic and motivated team player.
- Demonstrates high levels of initiative.
- Ability to cope with the responsibility of meeting high level performance targets which have potential financial/decommissioning penalties for the Trust.
- Ability to maintain effectiveness and remain calm when under pressure, to cope with unexpected demands.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge / experience.
- Minimum of English and Maths at C level or above or equivalent.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages Advanced Excel.
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS environment.
Experience
Essential
- Standard Operating procedure development and implementation.
- Managing staff and developing teams.
- Knowledge/Experience of change management.
- Working closely with senior managers and internal and external stakeholders.
- Implementing trust policies and procedures.
- Experience in delivering training.
Desirable
- Experience of managing Administration teams in a health care setting
- Experience of working to national targets for the management of patient care on cancer pathways
- Working knowledge of one or more hospital computer systems
- Collating, analysing and presenting data
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
