Job summary
Homerton Healthcare are seeking a confident and proactive Service Manager to oversee the day to day running of our Cancer Administration Service.
The Cancer Administration team at Homerton are a well respected team who are passionate about ensuring cancer patients are treated in a timely manner. We achieve this through effective booking and patient tracking processes. Our team also coordinate all cancer MDT meetings at the Trust.
We are excited about ongoing pathway improvements at Homerton such as the introduction of new straight to test pathways. There are opportunities for the Service Manager to be involved in several different improvement projects, working alongside the divisional teams.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of team management and working with clinicians. They will also be experienced in analysing and communicating data. Knowledge of the National Cancer Waiting Times Rules and Targets is also essential.
We welcome contact from potential applicants to discuss the role.
Main duties of the job
To support the provision and strategic development of cancer services at the Homerton Hospital in line with the NHS Long term Plan and Cancer Reform Strategy. To support the Trust achieving its cancer waiting times targets and National and Local Cancer Standards across all divisions.
To support the Cancer Team; ensuring that the work of the team and the delivery of cancer services are integrated into the business of the hospital.
To manage the day to day running of the Cancer Administration Team, including the Cancer Referrals Office and MDT Coordinator Team. Ensuring patients are booked and tracked in line with National Cancer Guidance.
To manage weekly, monthly and quarterly data submissions including but not limited to SACT, COSD and Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) data.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree level or demonstratable ability to work at degree level
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good persuasive skills and ability to influence others
- Numerate and financially aware
- Confident with the use of word, excel and power point
- Service improvement skills
- Ability to use own judgement and initiative, and prioritise workload
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to chair/lead meetings
Desirable
- Able to use modelling tools and conduct statistical analysis
- Strategic thinker
Experience
Essential
- Substantive management experience within an acute healthcare setting
- Managing change in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of reporting of service performance
Desirable
- Project and change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality isues
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of operational management
- Knowledge of planning and commisioning guidelines
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Trust Values
- Team player
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree level or demonstratable ability to work at degree level
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good persuasive skills and ability to influence others
- Numerate and financially aware
- Confident with the use of word, excel and power point
- Service improvement skills
- Ability to use own judgement and initiative, and prioritise workload
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to chair/lead meetings
Desirable
- Able to use modelling tools and conduct statistical analysis
- Strategic thinker
Experience
Essential
- Substantive management experience within an acute healthcare setting
- Managing change in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of reporting of service performance
Desirable
- Project and change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality isues
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of operational management
- Knowledge of planning and commisioning guidelines
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Trust Values
- Team player
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).
