Job summary
We are #OneTeamOneOUH
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the healthcare industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic and compassionate environment? If so, we have exciting opportunities for you!
Our clinical support patient facing administration workforce is vital to our organisation, without them our front-line Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Professional cannot deliver the excellent care to our patients we strive for. As a support to our clinical workforce within the Divisions you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our hospital wards.
Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and comfort of our patients, making you an integral part of their healthcare journey.
Main duties of the job
Centralised Recruitment:
We have adopted a centralised hiring process for administration roles in bands 2-3 and 4-5. This means you apply once and are considered for multiple positions within our organisation, saving time for both candidates and managers while accessing a broader talent pool.
This week are currently recruiting for the following Bands 4 and 5 role across the organisation:
- Patient Pathway Administrator- 37.5 hours per week, Band 4, Permanent, Churchill Hospital
Please note, this vacancy may close early if there are sufficient applications.
When applying please:
- Include as much detail as possible in the application inc. qualifications, roles and responsibilities
- Include a supporting statement and showcase your skills and experience
- Specify if you have a strong desire to work in a certain department or role type
- Let us know if you want full time or part time work
Please note, this vacancy may close early if there are sufficient applications.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Cancer Pathways Team, the post holder will monitor patient pathway progress and support the achievement of the national cancer targets. The post holder will work with all members of the Cancer Tumour Site Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to facilitate the delivery of weekly MDT meetings. Responsibilities include:
- Facilitate data collection for diagnosed and suspected cancer patients and enter the information onto appropriate database(s)
- Monitor and facilitate the progress of patients on cancer diagnostic/treatment pathways
- Provide information to support achievement of the national cancer waiting times targets.
- Prepare and facilitate weekly tumour site MDT meetings
The post holder will act as the focal point for the multidisciplinary team and will be an essential and integral part in the smooth running, administration and organisation of a tumour site specific MDT service. This is a unique administration role that requires flexibility, attention to detail, initiative and excellent communication skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Cancer Pathways Team, the post holder will monitor patient pathway progress and support the achievement of the national cancer targets. The post holder will work with all members of the Cancer Tumour Site Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to facilitate the delivery of weekly MDT meetings. Responsibilities include:
- Facilitate data collection for diagnosed and suspected cancer patients and enter the information onto appropriate database(s)
- Monitor and facilitate the progress of patients on cancer diagnostic/treatment pathways
- Provide information to support achievement of the national cancer waiting times targets.
- Prepare and facilitate weekly tumour site MDT meetings
The post holder will act as the focal point for the multidisciplinary team and will be an essential and integral part in the smooth running, administration and organisation of a tumour site specific MDT service. This is a unique administration role that requires flexibility, attention to detail, initiative and excellent communication skills.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- Good general level of education (e.g. 5 GCSEs grade C or above or equivalent)
- Touch typing/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of medical terminology, preferably in cancer
- Understanding of data protection
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team player but also able to work independently
- Ability to prioritise a heavy workload to meet deadlines
- An aptitude for highly detailed, accurate work
- Good organisational skills
Influencing Skills
Essential
- Personal ability to gain influence within the workplace and motivate other people in order to achieve progress
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide range of health professionals and as part of a team
- To be diplomatic and able to interact with people at all levels, backgrounds
Communication Skills
Essential
- High level of written and spoken English
- Ability to communicate succinctly verbally and in writing
Computer and Data Management
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in the use of computer systems e.g Electronic Patient Records
- Experience in collating clinical datasets
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- Good general level of education (e.g. 5 GCSEs grade C or above or equivalent)
- Touch typing/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of medical terminology, preferably in cancer
- Understanding of data protection
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team player but also able to work independently
- Ability to prioritise a heavy workload to meet deadlines
- An aptitude for highly detailed, accurate work
- Good organisational skills
Influencing Skills
Essential
- Personal ability to gain influence within the workplace and motivate other people in order to achieve progress
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide range of health professionals and as part of a team
- To be diplomatic and able to interact with people at all levels, backgrounds
Communication Skills
Essential
- High level of written and spoken English
- Ability to communicate succinctly verbally and in writing
Computer and Data Management
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in the use of computer systems e.g Electronic Patient Records
- Experience in collating clinical datasets
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).
